what LPS is good with soft corals

tgriffin · 04/16/2009, 08:37 AM

I am in the process of stocking my 60 gal corner (24x24x30). I am planning on having some zoos, mushrooms, pom pom xenia, GBTA. I was hoping to get some info from you guys with more experience than me on which LPS would do good in my tank. I am wanting to stay away from anything that would sting other corals. I'd like to have as much color as possible. I am running a 250 HQI w/14k Ushio bulb as well as a 65 watt PC actinic.

Any good recommendations would be much appreciated

thanks

tgriffin

Sisterlimonpot · 04/16/2009, 08:49 AM

I like the frogspawn, favia and candycanes myself. you give them enough space to grow you wont have any problems.

tipmoff · 04/16/2009, 09:34 AM

+1 with the corals above. I have the same in my tank without any problems. The frogpawn could sting but typically not IMO.

thegrun · 04/16/2009, 09:46 AM

+2 on the above corals, easy to grow and maintain. Frogspawn can sting some corals and it tends to grow fast, so be careful what you put it next to. I have some polyps that are literally growing right next to one of my frogspawns and are in direct contact with it without issues, but some corals are sensitive to them.

Whys · 04/16/2009, 10:40 AM

I really like frogspawn. It was the first coral I bought for my tank. At this very moment, it is big, fluffy, and happy. Can grow pretty fast under the right circumstances.

Sisterlimonpot, thank you for mentioning favia. That just might be the next coral I buy. You go girl!

tgriffin · 04/16/2009, 11:37 AM

i know this is a dumb question, but when you guys say give them enough room, how much is enough

Whys · 04/16/2009, 11:42 AM

Necessary distance from stingers and toxic "spit".

Whys · 04/16/2009, 11:44 AM

No dumb questions here (with rare exception (there's always an exception)), just captive helpless lifeforms, and tank inhabitant too.

reefscape15 · 04/17/2009, 09:22 AM

+3 on all corals mentioned above. Also, Lobophyllia (open brain) are one of my favorites. Acans are extremely awesome LPS that can really bring some bright color to your tank, but i'd be careful of that BTA. I'd place the BTA in first and give it a while to find where it wants to be in regards to lighting and flow. They will move all over your tank until they find a spot they like, and they usually stay there. Sometimes though, they stay in one spot for a while, then move around again. Just keep a close eye on it because it will have a very strong sting that your corals will not like.

WOW i almost missed it~! Here's the link to the "Corner Tank Thread" on RC.

Hope to hear from you on there soon!

reefscape15 · 04/17/2009, 09:24 AM

OOPS!!!! Thats a pic i posted earlier of my old 20gal. Here's the link for Corner Tanks:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1592474

04/16/2009, 08:37 AM	#1
tgriffin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 357	what LPS is good with soft corals I am in the process of stocking my 60 gal corner (24x24x30). I am planning on having some zoos, mushrooms, pom pom xenia, GBTA. I was hoping to get some info from you guys with more experience than me on which LPS would do good in my tank. I am wanting to stay away from anything that would sting other corals. I'd like to have as much color as possible. I am running a 250 HQI w/14k Ushio bulb as well as a 65 watt PC actinic. Any good recommendations would be much appreciated thanks tgriffin

04/16/2009, 08:49 AM	#2
Sisterlimonpot R.C. Fraternity President Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Litchfeild Park AZ Posts: 11,490 Blog Entries: 2	I like the frogspawn, favia and candycanes myself. you give them enough space to grow you wont have any problems. __________________ Jimmy MASVC President Dishes are done man! Current Tank Info: 300 in progress

04/16/2009, 09:34 AM	#3
tipmoff Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 430	+1 with the corals above. I have the same in my tank without any problems. The frogpawn could sting but typically not IMO. __________________ "When I was a boy the Dead Sea was only sick. ." Member T.B.R.C. Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon Mixed Reef

04/17/2009, 09:22 AM	#9
reefscape15 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elmira Heights, NY Posts: 2,812	+3 on all corals mentioned above. Also, Lobophyllia (open brain) are one of my favorites. Acans are extremely awesome LPS that can really bring some bright color to your tank, but i'd be careful of that BTA. I'd place the BTA in first and give it a while to find where it wants to be in regards to lighting and flow. They will move all over your tank until they find a spot they like, and they usually stay there. Sometimes though, they stay in one spot for a while, then move around again. Just keep a close eye on it because it will have a very strong sting that your corals will not like. WOW i almost missed it~! Here's the link to the "Corner Tank Thread" on RC. Hope to hear from you on there soon! __________________ A new beginning........... JIM Current Tank Info: 5g standard softie/zoa tank, just starting a 20H

04/17/2009, 09:24 AM	#10
reefscape15 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elmira Heights, NY Posts: 2,812	OOPS!!!! Thats a pic i posted earlier of my old 20gal. Here's the link for Corner Tanks: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1592474 __________________ A new beginning........... JIM Current Tank Info: 5g standard softie/zoa tank, just starting a 20H

04/16/2009, 09:46 AM	#4
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	+2 on the above corals, easy to grow and maintain. Frogspawn can sting some corals and it tends to grow fast, so be careful what you put it next to. I have some polyps that are literally growing right next to one of my frogspawns and are in direct contact with it without issues, but some corals are sensitive to them.

04/16/2009, 10:40 AM	#5
Whys Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,263	I really like frogspawn. It was the first coral I bought for my tank. At this very moment, it is big, fluffy, and happy. Can grow pretty fast under the right circumstances. Sisterlimonpot, thank you for mentioning favia. That just might be the next coral I buy. You go girl!

04/16/2009, 11:37 AM	#6
tgriffin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 357	i know this is a dumb question, but when you guys say give them enough room, how much is enough

04/16/2009, 11:42 AM	#7
Whys Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,263	Necessary distance from stingers and toxic "spit".

04/16/2009, 11:44 AM	#8
Whys Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,263	No dumb questions here (with rare exception (there's always an exception)), just captive helpless lifeforms, and tank inhabitant too.