Fundamentals of Acropora Coral Care | SPS

Here I discuss the foundation to which spectaular results can be achieved in the SPS reef tank.
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[@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

[@shabbir78]

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

[@ReefDork]

Fantastic video Abe - absolutely loved it👍

[@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]

🙂

[@maverickreefer3255]

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

[@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!!!!

[@Fish_Ventura]

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

[@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 😊

[@joshklossner6610]

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

[@Mindboggle100]

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

[@alaricmarvin6332]

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[@edgarcastiel321]

@Alaric Marvin Instablaster :)

[@alaricmarvin6332]

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[@edgarcastiel321]

@Alaric Marvin no problem =)

[@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!

[@thingsibuild7534]

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

[@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.

[@d88vid]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@mooredmb32]

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

[@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!

[@tomassola9789]

You are an absolute genius! Most informative reef channel ever

[@ef4622]

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

[@justinthibodeaux1460]

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

[@chrisemata18]

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

[@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 !

[@daviswodo2249]

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

[@Reefkpr1]

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

[@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 👍👍👍

[@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

[@metsdynastyx]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@davecollins494]

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

[@mseepman1]

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

[@joshwakeland4054]

Thanks Abe That's your best inspiration video yet.

[@richardjordan8373]

The Reefing Buddha does it again. Excellent my master 😉

[@StrugeLabs]

great wealth of knowledge. ty!

[@RogueAquariums]

Very nicely done video Abe. Awesome 👏

[@jonlengel3341]

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

[@chez1257]

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

[@EinfachGutInvestieren]

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

[@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

[@C888888881]

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

[@vpreef]

You make the best reef videos on KZbin, thankyou 👍

[@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.

[@TheReeferYT]

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

[@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

[@InappropriateReefer]

Thank you for putting this out! 🙏

[@NerdistAquarist]

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

[@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!

[@davelenjan19]

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

[@santamonicahelpassistant418]

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

[@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.

[@neilmansi3718]

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

[@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!

[@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..

[@MrShishi]

Beautiful presentation Bro!

[@kokobean7476]

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

[@holgerkoob9339]

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

[@9StickNate]

Another awesome video! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@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...

[@denismetcalfe8266]

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

[@williamcheunglau1085]

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

[@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!

[@robertfisher2844]

Great video some lovely corals

[@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.

[@erwanderycke3337]

Love your channel!

[@petesreef1891]

Thanks Abe great stuff again 👍👍👍

[@justanotherfaceinthecrowd]

Always good content mate.. your tanks looking 👌

[@brianbates688]

Such a good video.

[@georgevalenzuela2489]

Great video!

[@LuisGonzalez-lb3vw]

Nice work once again Abe. Solid.

[@xM3THOD1x]

Awesome vid as usual, Yo!

[@dangrooves]

Great video. Thanks for creating.

[@ppsthlm]

Invaluable video. Thank you so much.🙏🏻

[@antdiscovery9748]

What a useful video!!

[@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!

[@bogieramirez7368]

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

[@simonbouchard8427]

Omg finally was just rewatch the old video 😂👍👍

[@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?

[@absolutecarrot4191]

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

[@SingaporeReefAquaculture]

Beautiful video

[@Ellery-USA]

Great video Abe!

[@diacanthusreef3609]

Too many pyramids, Abe Illuminati confirmed 😉 Great video full of top-notch videography per the usual, keep it up!

[@ntran74]

You have vermetid snails and still a beautiful tank! You give me hope!

[@michaeleaddy7568]

I love your videos man!

[@GuruNick]

Awesome vid! thanks

[@BrackelmannAtsche]

Great video again!

[@mikejohnson9923]

Dope video

[@jameshobbs5073]

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

[@tiagosetas8131]

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

[@pocillipora]

I miss my reef tank, I’ve been out of the hobby for about 15 yrs now. On my 90 Gallon I was using two Iwasaki metal halides, and six t5s. The SPS would spawn every year at night, the water would get milky white with eggs floating all over. Was pretty cool to see, I’d never heard of other reefers having a spawn in their tank.

[@jwhall3]

Another great video! Thanks for posting it.

[@cyprianlipski3724]

Great content 👌👍

[@Reeftoolbox]

Thanks! Needed this.

[@dustincrosby]

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

[@CescaTheDarkHorse]

Nice video enjoyed watching. :)

[@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.

[@carlosalvarezgarcia912]

Hi, i have been watching your videos for a long time and I really love them, specially the one dedicated to the actual growth rate of acroporas. I heard yu mentioning several times the incrusting phase of acropora growth. All mines are currently on this phase. Based on your experience, is this always the regular behaviour for acros? I mean, is this a good thing to see with the new frags?

[@boomcar911]

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

[@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!