The key to success with Acropora & what I dose (hint: they are not related) | SPS Reef Aquarium

In this video I answer the question, "What I dose in my SPS dominated reef tanks?" I also talk about why I don't think it's really all that important.

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10 Tips for Long-Term Acropora Success video:

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My nutrient video:

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[opethmike]

Abe, I am only 2 years into reefing, but I am successfully keeping acropora in two different tanks. A large part of that is due to listening and learning from folks such as yourself. I stick to the basics - water changes, 2 part, good light and flow. That's all.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[arizonahascactus]

Again, another video with some of the smartest insight on the interwebs on this subject. MACNA should be begging you be a regular keynote speaker at their conventions.

[waynesreef]

Out of all the YouTube guys for reefs you are the best and easiest to watch. Keep
It up man!

[abitsalty]

Great points!! The reef suppliers out there will recommend you into a fully realized algae bloom in no time flat if you let them!!

[Reefkpr]

Words well spoken my friend. Even got me thinking of a couple of things. Keep the vids

[saltaquatic]

Exactly! I don't dose in my smaller tank and only get away with water changes and feeding, but as I said I've got a smaller sps dominated tank!

[franks]

As always, love your video’s. Only being in this for two years now, your opinion makes me think about what I am doing. Thanks for being a teacher that way!

[OldBullRanch]

Whats up shipmate! Checked your coral page out after I found your tubepage, dont know why I have never seen it before.
So happy to finally see an old school reefer on here not blowing it up with bullshit. Been keeping successful tanks with a liverock sump and a skimmer since '94....no dosing no chaeto no calcium reactor, running t5's and leds

[reptilewizz]

I literally just found you today and I’m 4 videos in and holy crap my mind is blown!! Thank you so much for this insight. You’re videos are amazing.

[richardjordan]

Simply the best reefer vids out there Abe.
You are the reefing Buddha always appreciate your knowledge. 👍

[TheBioReef]

Totally agree that taking care of the basics will get you a nice looking tank! Nice vid Abe

[aquamartaquariums-abudhabi]

Brilliant video and I wish everyone I know in this hobby...watches this video. Perfectly stated.

[athomeontwo]

If you haven’t done it, I would be curious to see a video on what your fundamentals are. I’m with you 100% on learning how to manage a tank without today’s convenience gear. My quick fundamentals are water-natural sea water/0tds rodi, stocking levels- most tanks I see are dramatically overstocked somehow this aspect of husbandry was lost in the 90s, and over feeding- if you have appropriate stocking levels, hand feeding rather than crazy broadcast feeding is very possible and is rewarding when you can see directly who is getting what and how much.. I’ll even add one last fundamental and it could serve a new hobbyist well in the first couple years, the internet is the worst thing to ever happen to the hobby, if you absolutely must be in some sort of forum just use it to socialize and entertain yourself... you are the one standing in front of your tank, have some confidence and rely on your own experience.

[ArrickthaRed]

This video is so true. I been reefing 21 years and I was able to keep corals then and now. Most of the basics are the same. The only one of the basics that is different is the use of live rock. All the additives just make us feel better about what we are doing.

[danosnanos]

A pleasure to watch as always. Now you've got me waiting and wanting for YOUR basic of reefkeeping video!

[ourfamily]

You are very inspiring and made reefing so simple and share knowledge.. not like other big reefers who think themselves to be genius and never answer back for questions. I follow your method and i am successful

[salty_systems]

Pretty close to what i've found over the years and as you've said different Tanks May run Differently (e.g. i dose much less iodine since it's being consumed less) 😊 thanks for the Video i hope this prevents tank crashes caused by Marketing of some brands

[Mikek]

Thank you.. I needed to hear this. I've spent so much money 🤦🏿‍♂️

[ricardolou]

I always wonder, how did we have wonderful reefs in the past without these supplements?

Are they really necessary?

The world has changed, but the basic principles never!
Congratulations skin video.

[tylerclontz]

That was an absolutely great video. Thank you for letting me see your side of this. I greatly respect your opinion in reefing! Thank you, Abe. Sincerely, Tyler.