1200+ Gallon SPS System - Top Shelf Aquatics

[Top Shelf Aquatics]

A little video we put together of our SPS System for those of you that have not had the chance to see it in person.

Feel free to ask any questions below!
 

1200+ SPS Aquaculture System

 

 

[Christopher Marks]

So many colonies, this reef is stunning! 😲

 

Are these all the ones that you harvest new frags from?

[Top Shelf Aquatics]

1 minute ago, Christopher Marks said:

So many colonies, this reef is stunning! 😲

 

Are these all the ones that you harvest new frags from?

Thank you! 😊

 

We harvest frags from all of these mother colonies. When a colony reaches a certain size we will frag a large section to make a second or even third back up mother colony. 

[A Little Blue]

Amazing!

Q:

What are Alk/Ca/Mg levels on this tank? Also, are you feeding your corals and use fatty/amino acid?

 

[Top Shelf Aquatics]

3 minutes ago, A Little Blue said:

Amazing!

Q:

What are Alk/Ca/Mg levels on this tank? Also, are you feeding your corals and use fatty/amino acid?

 

Our parameters are Ca:425-450   Alk: 8-8.5  Mag: 1300-1350.

[A Little Blue]

10 minutes ago, Top Shelf Aquatics said:

Our parameters are Ca:425-450   Alk: 8-8.5  Mag: 1300-1350.

Cool. And next logical question for potential costumer would be: will the Alk level difference (say 1-1.5 points) between your frag tank and customer’s tank matter? Would Alk shock/difference be an issue, if yes, what acclimation steps would you recommend to your customers or, the difference in Alk is too small to stress about? 

[Daniel91]

Wow, absolutely amazing.

 

I would love to see a fragging/placement video.

[Top Shelf Aquatics]

3 hours ago, Daniel91 said:

Wow, absolutely amazing.

 

I would love to see a fragging/placement video.

After completion of the new farm, we plan to produce more videos. The fragging and/placement video is on the list. 

[Top Shelf Aquatics]

4 hours ago, A Little Blue said:

Cool. And next logical question for potential costumer would be: will the Alk level difference (say 1-1.5 points) between your frag tank and customer’s tank matter? Would Alk shock/difference be an issue, if yes, what acclimation steps would you recommend to your customers or, the difference in Alk is too small to stress about? 

You shouldn't have to worry about an alk shock with a difference of 1-1.5. Acclimate the coral with a slow drip line from the main display. That will negate any potential issues with the alk. 

[A Little Blue]

2 minutes ago, Top Shelf Aquatics said:

You shouldn't have to worry about an alk shock with a difference of 1-1.5. Acclimate the coral with a slow drip line from the main display. That will negate any potential issues with the alk. 

Thanks 👍

[HarryPotter]

5 hours ago, Christopher Marks said:

So many colonies, this reef is stunning! 😲

 

Are these all the ones that you harvest new frags from?

 

I don’t know if you noticed, but all the colonies can be picked up! They have them on little holders with a stem, so easily removable to rearrange stuff or drag. Super cool.