The Weight Gain Of Corals In Aquariums
Calcification rates on coral reefs can reach up to 12 kg (26.5 lbs) CaCO 3 /m 2 /year for high energy reef areas with almost total coral cover (Kinsey, 1985). Estimations for closed systems have ranged from 0.5 to 6.5 kg (1.1 to 14.3 lbs) of CaCO 3 /m 2 /year (Carlson, 1999). Aquaculture of … Read more