A look at the systems, gear, and process behind Blue Light District Coral Co.
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Blue Light District Coral Co. is being built in a Central Texas garage, but the goal is not to simply “keep more tanks.” Our grow-out space is designed around stable water chemistry, measured lighting, controlled flow, careful observation, and healed aquacultured frags.
The Grow-Out System
The Grow-Out System
Our garage system is built around dedicated shallow frag tanks connected to a shared sump. The goal is to give different coral groups the conditions they prefer while keeping the overall system stable and easy to monitor.
SPS Grow-Out
SPS Grow-Out
Higher light, stronger flow, and stable chemistry for Acropora, birdsnest, anacropora, and other small-polyp stony corals.
LPS Grow-Out
LPS Grow-Out
Moderate light and controlled flow for chalices, favias, euphyllia, acans, leptos, and other fleshy stony corals.
Zoas & Softies
Zoas & Softies
A dedicated area for zoanthids, palys, mushrooms, and other soft coral lines with room to grow and settle.
What We Use
What We Use
We are not chasing gear for the sake of gear. The equipment in the garage is chosen to help us maintain stable, repeatable conditions and keep coral health at the center of the process.
Tanks
Three shallow frag tanks allow us to separate coral groups by lighting, flow, and growth needs.
Sump & Filtration
A large shared sump provides extra water volume, space for biological media, mechanical filtration, carbon, heaters, and protein skimming.
Lighting
NICREW HyperReef Gen 2 lighting gives us adjustable intensity and spectrum across the different grow-out zones. We use light settings and PAR measurements to help place corals appropriately.
Flow
Gyre-style flow pumps and adjustable returns allow us to tune each tank for the coral group it holds.
Heating & Stability
Redundant temperature control, a large sump volume, and garage climate control help reduce swings and keep the system stable.
Emergency Prep
Battery-backed air pumps and basic backup procedures help protect livestock during power interruptions.
Our Process
Our Process
A coral frag is not ready just because it is glued to a plug. Our process focuses on giving coral time to heal, settle, and show stability before being offered locally.
Receive & Inspect
New coral is inspected, documented, and placed where it can be observed before entering regular grow-out.
Dip & Observe
Coral is dipped and monitored as part of our pest-management process. We encourage all reef keepers to use their own quarantine and dipping procedures as well.
Heal & Grow
Frags are allowed time to attach, heal, and show visible stability before being listed as available.
Track & Document
Track & Document
We track coral names, source, growth, fragging dates, healing status, lighting, placement, and availability.
Parameters We Watch
Parameters We Watch
Reef tanks succeed through consistency. We regularly monitor the major water parameters that affect coral health and growth.
Temperature
Salinity
Alkalinity
Calcium
Magnesium
Nitrate
Phosphate
pH
PAR/light intensity
Our goal is not to chase perfect numbers every day. Our goal is to maintain stable ranges, notice trends early, and avoid sudden swings.
Build Updates
Build Updates
Grow-out system: In progress
Lighting: Installed and being tested
Plumbing: Installed and leak tested
Sump and filtration: In progress
Cycling: Beginning soon
Coral availability: Coming later
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