Fundamentals of Acropora Coral Care | SPS

[@TheIneption]

I watched this video three times now and everytime I'm in doubt and one of deviate from the fundamentals I go back to this video and I watch it again just to reassure myself that I'm doing everything correctly

[@ReefDork]

Fantastic video Abe - absolutely loved it👍

[@shabbir78]

Hands down the best channel on youtube that gives genuine and practical advise on how to keep/maintain a reef tank.

[@tropicalcorals568]

Yes, the best quality youtube chanel. I am just amazed with the info, the quality images. I am spanish, my english level is worst than my Acroporas, but i try to understand all the information because i know all can do with this chanel is learn and learn and learn... I have waitting one month or more for this video and now i want more! Thanks and please, keep this high quality!!!!

[@dusk1947]

The thing which surprises me most about your video's: how often KZbin recommends re-watching them, and how happy I am to re-watch video's like this one, or "An overlooked, insidious cause of failure", or "Truth about high end Acropora & buying advice"... Your content are the only reefing video's I find I'm able to happily sit through 2, 3, 4 times. And it's because you do a great job capturing simple lessons which serve as both a motivation and reminder.

[@CoralEuphoria]

🙂

[@Mindboggle100]

RARE is the person who genuinely wishes to help others... Tirona, you are such a person! :-)

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[@joshklossner6610]

The thing I notice in all your videos is polyp movement. More so, the exact back and forth movement. Incredible.

[@maverickreefer3255]

Brilliant!!! As always! Thank you....you are without doubt my favourite KZbinr/channel.

[@Fish_Ventura]

I come back here to review the basics, thank you for the great content

[@Reefkpr1]

Well done as usual. Loved the video!!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@d4nn13s]

Couldn't agree more Abe! Well said. I currently have a small 20g Fiji peninsula acropora dominant, all I do is maintain stability with 2 part, ATO, temp., and water changes. My light covers the entire reef along with proper flow coverage. Acros are super happy and colorful 😊

[@d88vid]

what a great video. Great advice. basics are enough to get fantastic results. congrats

[@thingsibuild7534]

Only person I've watched that simplifies whats needed. Easy to understand. Thank you

[@lincolntowns1480]

I used to do really dumb stuff. I’d spend a ton of money on coral and then immediately start dosing things I didn’t need and would kill everything within a week. I did this more times than I want to admit. Keep it simple and test!

[@metsdynastyx]

Thank you for producing this content. It is extremely helpful.

[@chrisemata18]

Wow amazing video! Keep it up! Earned my sub! ✌🏼👌🤘💯

[@vascojardim6703]

You are definitely becoming one of my favorite Reefing channels. Unbiased, unadulterated opinions based on experience and results. 👏. I would have one question: what would be your favorite8 bulb T5 combo? Thanks!

[@tomassola9789]

You are an absolute genius! Most informative reef channel ever

[@joshwakeland4054]

Thanks Abe That's your best inspiration video yet.

[@ausreefguy5362]

Wow excellent information everything here was all upstairs for me, but it took me 3+ years of reading, learning etc etc. This puts it all out in front of you, this would be a great video for beginners as well as keen sps keepers alike. Well done mate, earned my sub.

[@salvatorepalazzolo3065]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 unbelievable, honestly. I would pay for this series video. Professional and easy to watch. I’ve literally watched each one multiple times leading up to my success with sps. And catch my self going back to them if I run into an issue to see if you covered it in one of prior videos. Thank you Abe!

[@davecollins494]

Just came across this video, Excellant presentation and Super information, Thanks.

[@sdavey10]

Awesome video, thank you for doing the research on our behalf. Going forward, I'm now going to change 1 of my blue T5 tubes (in a hybrid fixture) for daylight tubes.

[@vpreef]

You make the best reef videos on KZbin, thankyou 👍

[@RogueAquariums]

Very nicely done video Abe. Awesome 👏

[@daviswodo2249]

Hands down the best sps care video I have watched. Thank u so much!

[@StrugeLabs]

great wealth of knowledge. ty!

[@atfinthehouse8631]

Have to say it again, you are one of the best! Thoughtful, intelligent, clarity of presentation. Backed up by humble experience and the willingness to share.

[@fishwizard7481]

The guy you told to stop chastising people deleted your comments. Then he went live on Instagram talking very badly about you

[@atfinthehouse8631]

Hey thanks. I’m not Instagram or anything else and I really don’t care what he says. If he is doing that he really has issues. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@atfinthehouse8631]

Pretty sad. Just hope the guy doesn’t have a stroke or heart attack. None of us need that. Maybe he needs help. Not sure why you put this on my comments on Coral Euphorias great channel. I feel badly for that other guy.

[@davidwaters7345]

You make some of the all time best videos on honest good, simple ,information thank you for all of youre videos they have helped me more then I can say 👍👍👍

[@EinfachGutInvestieren]

outstanding knowledge with an incredible presentation, it doesn't get better than this

[@InappropriateReefer]

Thank you for putting this out! 🙏

[@dominicaubrey4588]

100% agree with all of this. And I appreciate you showing that a variety of methods work as long as you adhere to the fundamentals. All too often people think what they put in the tank can make up for poor implementation of the fundamentals. I run Zeovit and I have found that people get carried away with additives and miss locking down the basics. I also agree on your take on nutrients. Thank you fir reiterating it. Guess tuning your skimmer and doing water changes isn’t as exciting as dosing the latest and greatest blue, purple or black bottles. None of it works well if the fundamentals are not set

[@mrtehm]

I kept SPS tanks with great success in the early 2000s and am just getting back into reefing. I am happy to see experienced reefers like yourself are around to remind people to keep it simple and not to chase every new magic supplement. This is a fantastic video Abe. Really covers how stable basics make for thriving acros, good work!

[@richardjordan8373]

The Reefing Buddha does it again. Excellent my master 😉

[@mooredmb32]

Seriously, You have helped me so much. My go-to source for getting the info needed to have a successful reef. Thank YOU!!!

[@justinthibodeaux1460]

Fantastic video!!! The hard work you put into this will for sure help many less experienced reefers. BRAVO!

[@IkanHiasLaut]

Hi Abe.. I have 2 questions that make me still confused.. regarding the right current for my tank... 1. How to calculate how many gph is right for the return pump for a tank 2. How to calculate the right amount of current (gph) for a wave maker for a tank Thank you Abe.. I saw all your videos.. now on to the fundamental video on keeping acropora.. tq so much 🙏🏼

[@CoralEuphoria]

I don't think there is a clear answer to this but I plan to do a video on my tanks in detail and this will be one topic.

[@IkanHiasLaut]

@@CoralEuphoria I'm very happy to hear it.. I will always wait for this video..

[@ef4622]

Wow, so simply put, bleeds with experience. Thank you for sharing. Your videos are immaculately made.

[@eldiablo6413]

The best tank is the 20 Gallon quarantine tank. It is dirty and all natural. I think I will go with a hybrid light up on my next tank. Thank you so much for the videos keep them coming

[@TheTrevor40]

Mic drop. Thank you for the wealth of information. Posting the N and PO4 values from all those past tank of the months was very helpful. I found myself falling into the trap of wanting high levels showing up on the test kits. That was a mistake. Your videos validate my years of experience as well.. Thank you, sir!

[@C888888881]

Awesome video..very simple and educational....go gabe...😂👏👏👏

[@chez1257]

Great video Abe. I always look forward to your videos. Thank you!

[@mseepman1]

Just an awesome channel that provides me so much info in my attempts to create a nice acro tank. You are an inspiration!

[@jonlengel3341]

I really appreciate your videos! You have first hand knowledge and practice great stewardship with your tanks.

[@TheReeferYT]

Well thought out and put together Abe. Love your videos. 🥰

[@jestronixhanderson9898]

Fixed one issue today :) new T5 power module is a go ! Lighting with leds is something after 10 years I couldn’t solve. Every time I look back to halide and T5 i see success. Great video !

[@brianbates688]

Your content is amazing

[@brianbates688]

Aye, as soon as my tank is Acro ready, Ima hit you up and get a frag pack. In south Florida.

[@NerdistAquarist]

Nice work, my favorite video so far. I can tell you put a lot of work in this one

[@erwanderycke3337]

Love your channel!

[@xM3THOD1x]

Awesome vid as usual, Yo!

[@MrShishi]

Beautiful presentation Bro!

[@kokobean7476]

great video! 👍🏽👍🏽 i can tell you put a lot into them :)

[@thediscuslounge5152]

Great video. Love the videography always impressed with the image quality. I appreciate your hard work on the research. Thank-you for sharing your quarantine tank.

[@shawnsfishtanks4515]

Like always, a great video. I have been reefing for 10 years and I am still learning. After many different set ups for lighting and filtration. I have taken your approach in many aspects, including lighting. This tank has had the most success. My only problem is vermetid snails . I am setting up a small quarantine tank to start the cycling to get them all out and restart the the main display.

[@santamonicahelpassistant418]

This video was quite educational on acro, thanks! - Isabel

[@holgerkoob9339]

Well done Video. You are my favorate reefer. Congratiolatios from Germany.

[@davelenjan19]

very well explained👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 new subcriber here and new to reefing too. thanks for all the info about keeping corals especially acropora👌🏻

[@9StickNate]

Another awesome video! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@williamcheunglau1085]

Great video....excellent youtube chanel...Brilliant reefer!!!!!!!!

[@brianbates688]

Such a good video.

[@KnarBurger]

What is that yellow acro on the right at 5:15? Can’t say I have ever seen that one before

[@CoralEuphoria]

It's my ice age granulosa jr

[@bogieramirez7368]

Been waiting for new video...And this was just what I needed.

[@TheIneption]

Simply outstanding sir! I see how much thought you've put into this video and the execution is simply worth the effort I'm sure a lot of hobbiest including seasoned professionals will find great value in this video

[@richardarroyo598]

I think you should do a mini series on the 20l QT I would love to follow and see those frags color up in that very basic system. Also this is the best channel!

[@neilmansi3718]

More videos please Abe - videos on anything. Love your videos just so informative

[@denismetcalfe8266]

You are amazing sir! Thank you for your informative vidéos. Merci.

[@antdiscovery9748]

What a useful video!!

[@jluusaltwateraquarium8320]

Thanks for sharing fantastic video dude.... I just updated my new tank 150 gallon... Because I love Acroporas corals get more in too it...

[@petesreef1891]

Thanks Abe great stuff again 👍👍👍

[@robertfisher2844]

Great video some lovely corals

[@LuisGonzalez-lb3vw]

Nice work once again Abe. Solid.

[@justanotherfaceinthecrowd]

Always good content mate.. your tanks looking 👌

[@georgevalenzuela2489]

Great video!

[@simonbouchard8427]

Omg finally was just rewatch the old video 😂👍👍

[@inland_reef]

Random question but what did you use to drill the hole in the 15 gallon sump for your float valve ato? Thanks.

[@jetli3352]

Thank you. Love the informative video. Please help For the 6500 warm white light you are referring to which Led light product can substitute. Brand and setting(spectrums,%,par etc) want t5 result with led 6500 white

[@dangrooves]

Great video. Thanks for creating.

[@tiagosetas8131]

Great video man, you are a pro.. You have 4 bulbs blueplus onde your quarantine tank? Regards

[@dustincrosby]

Miss your videos and updates. Any way you could share that coral quarantine article that was on your site?

[@sunnygoold9449]

So good mate! Will need to watch this a few times but the thing I love about this is that I think a lot of new reefers get confused about what they should do and we rarely hear a summary about what the best acro keepers use as their foundation (I realise this is also known as fundamentals). There's a lot of people on KZbin saying how to achieve a great tank - and the basics of those - but there's a lot of confusing stuff - especially on lighting and nutrient levels. There are great channels (like Keith's and yours) but I'm sure reefers like me find other channels first and get skewed information. Lately I think Mike Paletta has given really good information on several channels about what the best reefers are doing (but it's more advanced) - At an intermediate acro level there is the 2 Yoshi interviews by First Time Reefer TV - although that is only an example of 1. This is going beyond what I would say is anecdotal - there's actually some data in this video. It's structured and it goes back in time. Then it's delivered in a way a beginner acro keeper should be able to understand. So every new reefer that wants to keep acros should watch this video and I hope use these fundamentals as their baseline - well done!

[@ppsthlm]

Invaluable video. Thank you so much.🙏🏻

[@hishamebrahim524]

Hi.. brother. Like to ask u that what is your advice for increasing phosphate? Mine always 0 after cheato growth & gfo & 1000!deltec skimmer. 500L tank.. almost 19 fish. 10 snils etc.. stopped gfo last 2 days & today cut some cheato too .. hope get some phosphate. NO3 ALMOST 3 TO 4..thanks in advance

[@nurse.reef.repeatandsomuch1758]

Watched this 4 times already. Always interesting to watch. Learned all the fundamentals, But I would love to know when I can start adding acro?

[@mradams5455]

What salt do you use? Do you like Red Sea Blue bucket I have mixed reef

[@cyprusreefers6030]

As always, i really enjoy your video. You are one of my favorable, very few youtube reefers. I would really like to see your acropora species one by one with their scientific (and marketing bs names) accompanied by pro tips from your experience. Take care and again thank you for a wonderful video!

[@jameshobbs5073]

Great video as always!! What colour temp is your lighting when you take those amazing shots?

[@michaeleaddy7568]

I love your videos man!

[@TattooedDancer91]

NIce video! The thing about pastel acroporas being stressed stuck with me. In my mind, those acroporas grown in 40+ nitrates are stressed and I compare it with obesity. The acros are not supposed to (supposed as in what are they evolved in and to) have such dense zooxanthellae populations. Just look at dive videos or coral mariculture and coral collection. Those corals are pastel. The clearest example in my mind is Strawberry Shortcake. So many have SS that are basically dark blue and purple rather than light green and red. Growth tips are supposed to be white people! So yeah, the KZ tank is crazily cool!

[@lynnreefnerd]

Abe, I finally got my coral QT set up and rewatching your videos. Sorry if I missed the information, but how long do you observe the frags before putting it in your system?

[@CoralEuphoria]

Hi Lynn. I usually aim for at least 2 months. Theoretically it should be long enough for an AEFW life cycle. If a baby worm seeks through, you might not see it or notice bite marks if the QT is too fast.

[@lynnreefnerd]

@@CoralEuphoria thank you!

[@juanc6536]

Hi Abe. My acropores look great, but my polyps were colored and eventually turn white. Any recommendation? I have stable parameters. Thank you

[@jaraantonio]

What size plugs are yours? Need to know how long is the ping and diameter on the plugs

[@boomcar911]

Ah love the video.. tell me how to set my radions up lol, which program and length.

[@kwongyewliew8388]

What is the best way algea control

[@absolutecarrot4191]

Great video, just got an acro for my 20 gallon.

[@affordable_reefing4794]

Great video, super helpful. Please share with us, which salt mix are using? Thanks

[@jjj14]

If you follow him, he uses red sea Coral pro.

[@marcelrodriguez2067]

From what BRS has tested kessils have the best spectrum for growing corals out of all the LED lights. Only downside is the shadowing issue which is why i added reefbrites as supplement.

[@StubbyAcro]

Do you have no fish in your 20 gallon long tank? With that skimmer and a refugium I can’t imagine they doesn’t strip out the nutrients completely. Do you feed the tank?

[@CoralEuphoria]

I have fish in there now. Before I used to do water changes with the main display water.

[@JeanEstevez]

Can i keep sps on a 60 gallon ? Im moving from a 20 gallon to try sps

[@BraddaMarlon]

So you think sps do better with supplemental yellow leds?

[@nurse.reef.repeatandsomuch1758]

Abe, as lighting and flow with stable parameters are crucial, will feeding is too? Do we need to feed the corals? Would love your feedback.

[@CoralEuphoria]

Its not needed for aquaculture SPS

[@nurse.reef.repeatandsomuch1758]

@@CoralEuphoria thank you for the quick reply!