Coral Care Guides

🪸 Master Coral Care

Whether you're new to reef keeping or looking to expand your coral collection, our comprehensive guides will help you create the perfect environment for healthy, thriving corals.

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Lighting

PAR levels and spectrum

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Flow

Water movement patterns

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Chemistry

Water parameters

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Feeding

Nutrition and supplements

🪸 SPS Corals (Small Polyp Stony)

Popular SPS Species

AcroporaAdvanced
MontiporaIntermediate
PocilloporaBeginner
SeriatoporaIntermediate

Care Requirements

💡 Lighting

High intensity (PAR 250-400), 10-12 hours daily. LED or T5 recommended.

🌊 Flow

Strong random flow, avoid direct blasting. Use wavemakers for natural movement.

🧪 Water Quality

Stable alkalinity (8-9 dKH), calcium (420-450), magnesium (1300-1350).

🍽️ Feeding

Light feeding with amino acids, trace elements. Avoid overfeeding.

🪸 LPS Corals (Large Polyp Stony)

Popular LPS Species

Torch CoralIntermediate
Hammer CoralIntermediate
Brain CoralBeginner
FrogspawnIntermediate

Care Requirements

💡 Lighting

Moderate intensity (PAR 100-200), 8-10 hours daily. Avoid direct blasting.

🌊 Flow

Gentle to moderate flow. LPS don't like strong currents.

🧪 Water Quality

Stable parameters, moderate nutrients OK. Less demanding than SPS.

🍽️ Feeding

Target feed with mysis, brine shrimp, coral foods. Feed 2-3 times weekly.

🪸 Soft Corals & Zoanthids

Popular Soft Coral Species

ZoanthidsBeginner
Mushroom CoralsBeginner
Leather CoralsBeginner
GorgoniansIntermediate

Care Requirements

💡 Lighting

Low to moderate intensity (PAR 60-120), 8-10 hours daily. Very forgiving.

🌊 Flow

Gentle flow, avoid direct current. Some swaying is good.

🧪 Water Quality

Tolerant of various conditions. Less demanding than stony corals.

🍽️ Feeding

Light feeding with phytoplankton, amino acids. Most get nutrition from light.

🧪 Water Chemistry Guide

Essential Parameters

Temperature76-78°F (24-26°C)
Salinity1.025-1.026
pH8.1-8.4
Alkalinity8-9 dKH
Calcium420-450 ppm
Magnesium1300-1350 ppm

Testing Schedule

Daily

  • • Temperature
  • • Visual inspection

Weekly

  • • Salinity
  • • pH
  • • Nitrate
  • • Phosphate

Bi-weekly

  • • Alkalinity
  • • Calcium
  • • Magnesium

Monthly

  • • Complete water test
  • • Equipment maintenance

📞 Need Coral Care Help?

General Support

Email: support@tidalreef.com.au

Phone: (02) 9876 5432

Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM AEST

Coral Specialist

Email: corals@tidalreef.com.au

Phone: (02) 9876 5433

Expert coral advice

Emergency Help

Emergency: 0400 123 456

Live Chat: Available 24/7

Urgent coral issues