Limit to adding corals

slowlips · 07/12/2009, 06:34 PM

I am new to reef.Is there is any tank size limit for adding corals like fish.Number of fish depends on the tank capacity is the same thing true for corals?

luther1200 · 07/12/2009, 06:40 PM

Not really, but they will compete for space and potentially sting each other.

eros · 07/12/2009, 06:45 PM

I don't think corals add to the bioload the way fish do. I would definitely limit additions to a newly cycled tank but I think in a mature system the main limiting factors would be space and cost.

Logzor · 07/12/2009, 07:14 PM

With corals the main issue is the change in alkalinity and calcium demand. Then, of course, space issues.

Toddrtrex · 07/12/2009, 08:42 PM

One good thing about SPS corals, they are easy to frag when they get too big, wish I could do that to some of my fish.

gooyferret · 07/12/2009, 11:23 PM

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Originally posted by Toddrtrex
One good thing about SPS corals, they are easy to frag when they get too big, wish I could do that to some of my fish.

Frag the fish and hope the fish frags grow! Thats where the money is at....

downhillbiker · 07/13/2009, 12:29 AM

Ya, I have a Tyree Alien Eye Kole Tang that I've been fraggin' up. That is a money maker, doesn't grow to fast though.

To OP: no there is no limit other than space, and supplying chemistry needed to grow.

snorvich · 07/13/2009, 05:23 AM

well, downhillbiker, I would love to get a frag of the Tyree Alien Eye Kole Tang. I have a limited edition black onyx clown to trade for it.

Ohiomom · 07/13/2009, 09:02 AM

What about alleopathy..sp? at some point would think that would come into play especially if softies are mixed in..

07/12/2009, 06:34 PM	#1
slowlips Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New York Posts: 7	Limit to adding corals I am new to reef.Is there is any tank size limit for adding corals like fish.Number of fish depends on the tank capacity is the same thing true for corals? __________________ 75g Mbuna 55g Peacocks 30g Reef Current Tank Info: 150g african cichlid tank, 48g saltwater

07/12/2009, 06:40 PM	#2
luther1200 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ, shore Posts: 4,376	Not really, but they will compete for space and potentially sting each other. __________________ Matt, 65G reef tank Current Tank Info: 65g reef, mix of sps, lps, few softies. Hoping to upgrade within the year.

07/12/2009, 08:42 PM	#5
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	One good thing about SPS corals, they are easy to frag when they get too big, wish I could do that to some of my fish. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

07/13/2009, 12:29 AM	#7
downhillbiker Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 2,831	Ya, I have a Tyree Alien Eye Kole Tang that I've been fraggin' up. That is a money maker, doesn't grow to fast though. To OP: no there is no limit other than space, and supplying chemistry needed to grow. __________________ The friendliest GIANT you'll ever meet. Current Tank Info: 200g Marineland Deep Dimension (Lumenmax Reflectors/Dual PFO 400w/Radium 20K) and 2xFrag Tanks (One TEK T5 fixture and one MH, Galaxy/Phoenix) on same system w/100g sump w/6"x100g DSB, AquaC EV-1000 Skimmer, Reeflo Barracuda return pump

07/13/2009, 05:23 AM	#8
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	well, downhillbiker, I would love to get a frag of the Tyree Alien Eye Kole Tang. I have a limited edition black onyx clown to trade for it. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

07/12/2009, 06:45 PM	#3
eros Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 878	I don't think corals add to the bioload the way fish do. I would definitely limit additions to a newly cycled tank but I think in a mature system the main limiting factors would be space and cost.

07/12/2009, 07:14 PM	#4
Logzor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kenwood, Ohio Posts: 4,073	With corals the main issue is the change in alkalinity and calcium demand. Then, of course, space issues.

07/13/2009, 09:02 AM	#9
Ohiomom Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,586	What about alleopathy..sp? at some point would think that would come into play especially if softies are mixed in.. __________________ .....Sandra “Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections.” Current Tank Info: 75 galllon reef, T5HO love em!