Artificial reef and corals?

[daniella3d]

It's a pain to maintain but maybe since they only have artificial corals they can use products for controlling algae that are not detrimental to fish but are going to kill the algae. I know such product exist but not sure about using those in a reef with live corals.

The main problem is the build up of algae or coraline.

To clean the artificial sponges, I sometimes have to dip them in bleach. I have also notice that they tend to lose their bright color with time and be more dull. Especially the blue.

Also if anyone is going to buy some artificial sponges, it is a good practice to let them dip in water for a few days since I have notice that it can affect the skimmer for a few days. To be safe I dip them for a week now to remove what ever chimical or oil that could be left on it. It never affected the corals or fish but I don't take any chance.

Originally Posted by paddyob

I am at the end of this forum... what was it about anyways?

This got seriously hi-jacked.


Myka.... I am interested in hearing if you found anything out from the staff about how they clean the artificial corals.


I personally think it would be a hassle to maintain... however, after the massive loss of coral I experienced this year.... it is growing on me.


They usually look so fake though.