Mixing corals?

wickjr · 01-28-2006, 01:13 PM

I'm not ready to add any yet, but looking ahead. I know corals attack each other both through toxins and stinging cells. Aside from providing adequate space between individuals, are there any corals that should absolutely not be kept in the same tank together? I am eventually looking to begin with something like polyps, mushrooms, but like the colt corals as well, which from what I read is a good beginner coral. Also, is it okay to mix soft, LPS, SPS corals in the same tank?

cheeks69 · 01-28-2006, 02:43 PM

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is it okay to mix soft, LPS, SPS corals in the same tank?

I have LPS SPS softies including leathers Polyps and have had several Anemones. IME placement is the key ! And you must take into consideration that your Corals will grow and you must give them some room.
This is an example of what happens when you don't take this into consideration.

09-16-2004 The Frogspawn was small so I put some rics and mushrooms a few inches away and below FS. Since then it has severaly damaged some Mushrooms and Ricordias.

11-24-2005

Jerome · 01-28-2006, 06:29 PM

When considering which corals to put in your tank a recent trend or maybe not so recent is a "natural display" i.e. corals that would be found in the same range of a reef and depth that would naturally occur together. My next tank I plan on being much more complusive about coral selection and placement in that I have genuses that would occur in the same setting in a specific region of the world such as the south pacific.

docklink · 01-28-2006, 07:18 PM

Robert, Nice photo sequence. Thanks for sharing!

Little Luey · 01-31-2006, 08:41 AM

That is a nice frogspawn.
I really like a mixed look myself, a little bit of everything if possible. At this time I only have a 20gal so I am limited on space but as soon as I can...

Travis · 01-31-2006, 09:25 AM

If you're mixing softies with LPS/SPS, it's a good idea to run activated carbon periodically, to help remove the toxins from the water.

And, as mentioned, placement will be key.

Mushrooms don't really mix well with anything long-term... they'll overgrow just about anything in their way.

T

Craig Manoukian · 01-31-2006, 09:56 AM

Softies, using the toxins Travis mentioned as chemical warfare, shouls be placed down flow from LPS/SPS corals.

In general we overcrowd our tanks and don't leave enough room for growth. I've seen frogspwans and euphyllias, anchoe corals, as big as basketballs. Not very many tanks can accomodate that size of coral.

This hobby presents great opportunities for fragging/propogation/aquaculture which can releave some of the pressure on the natural reefs.

01-28-2006, 01:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
wickjr Ricordea Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Amelia, Ohio Posts: 183 View Gallery Karma Komment	Mixing corals? I'm not ready to add any yet, but looking ahead. I know corals attack each other both through toxins and stinging cells. Aside from providing adequate space between individuals, are there any corals that should absolutely not be kept in the same tank together? I am eventually looking to begin with something like polyps, mushrooms, but like the colt corals as well, which from what I read is a good beginner coral. Also, is it okay to mix soft, LPS, SPS corals in the same tank? __________________ GO IRISH!!!_________________________________________ -46 gallon bowfront AGA, 80 pounds LR, 40 pounds live sand, Corallife superskimmer, 234 watt T-5 HO: 2 Ocellaris Clowns, Neon Green Nepthea, Blue Ricordia, Zoanthids, Mushrooms, Turbo, Astrea, Strombus, Nerite Snails, Scarlet, Blue leg and Zebra Hermits

01-28-2006, 06:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jerome Serpent Star Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SF bay area Posts: 221 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Mixing corals? When considering which corals to put in your tank a recent trend or maybe not so recent is a "natural display" i.e. corals that would be found in the same range of a reef and depth that would naturally occur together. My next tank I plan on being much more complusive about coral selection and placement in that I have genuses that would occur in the same setting in a specific region of the world such as the south pacific. __________________ The world only goes round by misunderstanding.

01-28-2006, 07:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
docklink Tubeworm Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 36 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Mixing corals? Robert, Nice photo sequence. Thanks for sharing! __________________ 50 gal RR, 20 gal DIY sump & refuge, TBS LR package,2 RBTA, percula clowns, firefish, flame angel, bicolor blenny, zoa's, ric's, LPS, "the mantis"

01-31-2006, 08:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
Little Luey Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 432 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Mixing corals? That is a nice frogspawn. I really like a mixed look myself, a little bit of everything if possible. At this time I only have a 20gal so I am limited on space but as soon as I can... __________________ Little Luey 20Gal, 30 lbs. Live rock. 1 yellow goby 1 firefish 1 rainsford goby 5 turbo snails 1 feather duster 1 devil's hand leather 1 sea grass colony 2 Zoantoids colonies

01-31-2006, 09:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,729 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Mixing corals? If you're mixing softies with LPS/SPS, it's a good idea to run activated carbon periodically, to help remove the toxins from the water. And, as mentioned, placement will be key. Mushrooms don't really mix well with anything long-term... they'll overgrow just about anything in their way. T __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

01-31-2006, 09:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,405 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Mixing corals? Softies, using the toxins Travis mentioned as chemical warfare, shouls be placed down flow from LPS/SPS corals. In general we overcrowd our tanks and don't leave enough room for growth. I've seen frogspwans and euphyllias, anchoe corals, as big as basketballs. Not very many tanks can accomodate that size of coral. This hobby presents great opportunities for fragging/propogation/aquaculture which can releave some of the pressure on the natural reefs. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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