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Advice? Slimer Growth

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by corey.nolta, Jan 9, 2016.

  1. Jan 9, 2016 #1
    corey.nolta Waterloo

    corey.nolta

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    Purchased a slimer frag about three months and was looking to get some feedback on the growth as I don't have many SPS corals and am uncertain on whether it's growing well, ok, or not so great given the three month time span. It hasn't done much vertical growing, but has definitely gotten thicker. PE sucks in the first picture as I believe it was taken the very first day it went into my tank.
    Left side was taken 10/9, right side taken today (1/9). So exactly three month time frame.
    So how is it? Obviously there has been significant growth, but how does that growth rate for being three months worth?
    Thanks guys and gals!

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  2. Jan 9, 2016 #2
    Fence13 Des Moines

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    well one you have great polyp extension. Sometimes they move slowly and then the next thing you know it's growing quickly. Are your Ca, Alk, and Mg levels stable?
     
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  3. Jan 9, 2016 #3
    FishBrain New London

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    I would say it looks like it's overall health has improved drastically séance you have had it. Sps generally encrust and put down a strong base before they show much vertical growth.
     
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  4. Jan 10, 2016 #4
    Waterrat41 Des moines

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    Beautiful, Looks healthy and happy!
    As far as growth, Remember, A watched pot......
     
  5. Jan 10, 2016 #5
    jeremy Davenport, IA

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    Like everyone said. Looking good. Good color good polop extension. And looks to be encrusting nicely.

    Nice looking frag. Looks like it settled in very nicely.
     
  6. Jan 10, 2016 #6
    jeremy Davenport, IA

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    Patients and tank stability, especially alkalinity are important when keeping SPS. It's an addiction. 1 SPS turns into 20. Atlas it did for me lol.
     
  7. Jan 11, 2016 #7
    Eric West Des Moines, IA

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    I've always experienced what Bill is describing. Once they encrust and settle in you'll see growth. Looks good!

    -Eric
     

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