The "must-haves" for every coral keeper?

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by mandyplo

Brand/product names are preferred (as opposed to just a general chemical or nutrient)

gfo is one id never do corals without....if you want to keep coral phosphates are not your friend

[mandyplo]

Originally Posted by reefwars

gfo is one id never do corals without....if you want to keep coral phosphates are not your friend

Whats a gfo? And also what is an ro?

What are the food types/brands that everyone uses that work well for them?

And what do you guys do to keep your corals colorful and vibrant?

[monocus]

r/o-reverse osmosis gfo-granular ferris oxide(phosphate remover) i feed my coral phytoplankton(tetraselmius,nanochloropus,isocrysis ),rotifers,brine shrimp(which i grow in reactors)fish poop(which my fish produce)and any food my fish don't catch in time(and they can't steal from the corals which i make from fresh and frozen seafood,norri etc)

[Cal_stir]

CoralRX and a large white plastic bowl to dip corals in.

[DiverDude]

Rum. Lots and lots of rum.

I've discovered that the patience I lack is made up for with boooze !

[Coralgurl]

reef safe fish!

[Earthgirl]

Supportive spouse
One that understands the time and money spent in it
Not to "harass" when hands are in tank, elbow up in water...

[Leah]

Originally Posted by Earthgirl

Supportive spouse
One that understands the time and money spent in it
Not to "harass" when hands are in tank, elbow up in water...

Yes a Reef Safe Spouse...very important. Good luck with that one.

[mandyplo]

Originally Posted by Earthgirl

Supportive spouse
One that understands the time and money spent in it
Not to "harass" when hands are in tank, elbow up in water...

Hmm funny you say that... If I do recall my boyfriend was the one who said "Mandy I really want a salt water tank..." And here I am, with my arms elbow deep in the water, getting this project up and running & doing all the work! Lazy lil wiener he is. And the tank isn't even at my house its at his! NOT FAIR!