Acclimation Protocol Recommendations
Always handle the coral by the frag plug to avoid damaging the coral.
1. Open bag/cup and pour water into a separate container.
2. Place frags into the container.
3. Add just enough water from your aquarium to submerge the coral.
4. Wait 10 minutes for the coral to adjust to water chemistry and temperature. Gently baste the coral with a turkey baster to remove any detritus. Any DOA corals should be reported at this time; please email us at sales@ajsaquariums.com with a clear digital photo of the damaged coral.
5. Place coral low in the tank or on a side frag rack to allow the coral time to adjust to lighting after transport.
6. Waiting 24 hours before dipping corals, especially SPS corals, will help them tolerate the dip and recover faster after transport. This will greatly reduce the risk of RTN (rapid tissue necrosis) caused by additional stress.
Our corals grow out under Radion G4 Pros and G5 Blues.
Aquarium Parameters
| Parameter | Target Range |
|---|---|
| Salinity | 1.026 or 35ppt |
| Alkalinity | 8–9 dKH |
| Calcium | 480 ppm |
| Phosphate (PO4) | 0.10–0.25 ppm |
| Nitrate (NO3) | 10–20 ppm |
| Temperature | 77–81°F |
Flow
- SPS: Medium – High
- LPS / Softies: Low – Medium
Tank Placement
- Acros: Higher in tank
- SPS / LPS: Mid-range
- Softies: Lower / Bottom of the tank