Coral Keeping Guide: From Beginner to Advanced 珊瑚養殖全攻略：從新手到進階玩家

這個系列針對在家養殖硬骨珊瑚（SPS / LPS）及軟體珊瑚的玩家，從入門到進階，涵蓋珊瑚挑選、餵養、照護、問題排查以及高階技巧。每篇都提供實用知識與玩家經驗，幫助你打造穩定、美麗的珊瑚缸。

1️⃣ Beginner-Friendly Corals
新手入門珊瑚

Some corals are naturally tougher, more forgiving, and perfect for beginners to build confidence:
Zoanthids (Zoas): Colorful, fast-growing, very adaptable.
Mushroom Corals (Discosoma, Ricordea): Soft, low light/flow tolerant.
Green Star Polyps (GSP): Bright green, fast-spreading.
Toadstool Leather Coral: Graceful movement, high tolerance.
Xenia: Pulsing, lively, but grows fast — give it space.
Tip: Keep water stable, increase light gradually, and prioritize steady growth over fast change.

新手珊瑚生命力強、容易適應環境：
鈕扣珊瑚（Zoanthids / Zoas）
蘑菇珊瑚（Discosoma、Ricordea）
綠星珊瑚（GSP）
皮革珊瑚（Toadstool Leather）
脈衝珊瑚（Xenia）
保持水質穩定，光照慢慢增加，穩定成長比快速變化更重要。


2️⃣ Sustainable Coral Keeping
可持續的珊瑚養殖

Practice sustainable coral keeping by sourcing from aquacultured specimens, not wild reefs. Avoid over-harvesting, focus on closed-loop nutrient systems, and recycle water responsibly. This preserves natural reefs while improving your tank’s health and stability.

選擇人工養殖珊瑚，避免採自野生礁石。重視水質循環、減少浪費，不只保護自然珊瑚，也讓你的缸更穩定。

3️⃣ Best Practices for New Coral Additions
新珊瑚入缸最佳做法

Quarantine new corals to prevent pests.
Acclimate slowly to temperature, light, and water chemistry.
Place carefully considering flow and light needs.

隔離新珊瑚避免病蟲入缸
慢慢適應光照、溫度與水質
正確放置考慮水流與光照需求

4️⃣ Coral Reproduction and Growth
珊瑚繁殖與生長

Understanding coral reproduction helps you expand your tank naturally. SPS grow via fragmentation; LPS can propagate from branches or tissue. Encourage growth with stable water parameters, moderate feeding, and proper lighting.

SPS 可透過分枝繁殖，LPS 可從組織或枝條生長。穩定水質、適度餵食與正確光照可促進健康生長。

5️⃣ Creating a Balanced Reef Ecosystem
打造平衡的珊瑚生態系

Balance is key. Corals, fish, bacteria, and algae all interact. Stability, biodiversity, proper flow, and maintenance create a self-sustaining system. Aim for nutrient balance rather than zero nitrates/phosphates.

珊瑚、魚、細菌與藻類互相影響。穩定、多樣化水流與規律維護，能形成自給自足的小型海洋。養分需「剛好」而非零值。

6️⃣ Advanced Coral Care Techniques
進階珊瑚照護技巧

Precision and observation matter more than equipment. Focus on micro-level parameter stability, PAR-based lighting, dynamic flow, and careful observation. Adjust one variable at a time for optimal growth and color.

進階養法重在精準觀察。保持微層級水質穩定、光照與水流適合各珊瑚類型。每次只調整一項變數，才能達到最佳生長與色彩。

7️⃣ Troubleshooting Coral Issues
珊瑚問題排查指南

Most issues relate to water quality, lighting, or flow. Check salinity, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, nitrate, and phosphate. Inspect for pests. Observe coral behavior before making changes — polyp extension and color reveal their needs.

問題多來自水質、光照或水流。檢查鹽度、鹼度、鈣、鎂、硝酸鹽與磷酸鹽。檢查有無害蟲，觀察觸手伸展與顏色，再決定調整措施。

8️⃣ Feeding and Nutrition
珊瑚的餵養與營養

Feed corals with plankton, coral foods, or frozen/live prey depending on type. Target feeding after lights out improves efficiency. Nutrition also comes from maintaining proper nitrates and phosphates — not all growth comes from food.

SPS 多靠光合作用，LPS/軟珊瑚能捕食浮游生物或專用珊瑚粉。關燈後定點餵食效果更好。微量養分平衡也是營養來源，不是全靠餵食。

9️⃣ Water Flow and Lighting
水流與光照

SPS need strong, turbulent flow; LPS moderate; soft corals gentle rhythmic flow. Light intensity and spectrum affect growth and color — gradually ramp lights to mimic sunrise/sunset. Flow and light must complement each other for optimal health.

SPS 喜歡強而隨機的水流，LPS 中等，軟珊瑚柔和有節奏。光照強度與光譜影響生長與顏色，光線漸進開關模擬日出日落。水流與光照需互補，讓珊瑚健康成長。