Can a Frogspawn and a Hammer mix?

55semireef · 06/18/2006, 10:48 PM

Can a softy- frogspawn coral mix with an lps-hammer coral? Will there be chemicle warfare?

55semireef · 06/18/2006, 10:52 PM

Oh, btw, I already have a hammer coral. Here it is:

keckles · 06/18/2006, 10:54 PM

Both corals are LPS, actually from the same genus; Euphyllia.

They will be fine in the same tank, sometimes even with direct contact. But, you can keep them from touching if you want to be safe.

55semireef · 06/18/2006, 11:05 PM

I thoght frogspawn was a softy? I guess I am wrong? Wow.

keckles · 06/18/2006, 11:07 PM

Frogspawn is usually a common name for Euphyllia paradivisa which is a stony coral. Hammer is usually Euphyllia parancora, sometimes Euphyllia ancora. Both are stony corals, from the order Scleractinia, and are very closely related.

HippieSmell · 06/19/2006, 12:02 AM

I think they can touch each other, in fact I think they can hybidize.

zemuron114 · 06/19/2006, 12:27 AM

mine are touching. I have 2 hammers and 2 different frogspawns touching for a about 6 months now. No damage at all.

keckles · 06/19/2006, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by HippieSmell
I think they can touch each other, in fact I think they can hybidize.

Yes, they can very often make direct contact with no ill effects. Hybridization is not done with contact, though.

Asuran · 06/19/2006, 09:14 AM

yes, i have my hammer and frogspawn touching no ill effects either

55Reef · 06/19/2006, 09:16 AM

I agree. My Frogspawn and Hammer are right next to eachother.
No Problems.

HippieSmell · 06/19/2006, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by keckles
Yes, they can very often make direct contact with no ill effects. Hybridization is not done with contact, though.

You mean they don't just melt into each other?

55semireef · 06/19/2006, 09:59 AM

Yeah I would like to get a frogspawn. Really cool coral. I guess they both require the same requirements and are about the same price. I got my hammer for $32.50.

keckles · 06/19/2006, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by HippieSmell
You mean they don't just melt into each other?

You see, when a frogspawn and hammer really really love each other, and they want to express that love...

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06/18/2006, 10:48 PM	#1
55semireef Moved On Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 5,322	Can a Frogspawn and a Hammer mix? Can a softy- frogspawn coral mix with an lps-hammer coral? Will there be chemicle warfare?

06/18/2006, 10:54 PM	#3
keckles Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,213	Both corals are LPS, actually from the same genus; Euphyllia. They will be fine in the same tank, sometimes even with direct contact. But, you can keep them from touching if you want to be safe. __________________ -Jared

06/18/2006, 11:07 PM	#5
keckles Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,213	Frogspawn is usually a common name for Euphyllia paradivisa which is a stony coral. Hammer is usually Euphyllia parancora, sometimes Euphyllia ancora. Both are stony corals, from the order Scleractinia, and are very closely related. __________________ -Jared

06/19/2006, 12:02 AM	#6
HippieSmell Occupy Reef Central Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Orbiting Posts: 4,141	I think they can touch each other, in fact I think they can hybidize. __________________ Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like bananas. Current Tank Info: 78"x36"x27" acrylic, 6 Orphek Atlantik V3+ Compacts, MRC Orca Pro II w/washdown, CalcFeeder Pro AC3, Emperor Aquatics 80w UV, 80/20 aluminum stand, Vortech MP60's, Theiling Rollermat, GHL Profilux 3.1T EX, Kessil H380

06/18/2006, 10:52 PM	#2
55semireef Moved On Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 5,322	Oh, btw, I already have a hammer coral. Here it is:

06/18/2006, 11:05 PM	#4
55semireef Moved On Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 5,322	I thoght frogspawn was a softy? I guess I am wrong? Wow.

06/19/2006, 12:27 AM	#7
zemuron114 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pilgrim State (Mass) Posts: 4,039	mine are touching. I have 2 hammers and 2 different frogspawns touching for a about 6 months now. No damage at all.

06/19/2006, 09:14 AM	#9
Asuran Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scarborough Posts: 504	yes, i have my hammer and frogspawn touching no ill effects either __________________ 180gallon reef, 70gallon sump 110gallon reef, 50 gallon sump (former tank) 70gallon FOWLR, 30 gallon sump

06/19/2006, 09:16 AM	#10
55Reef Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 779	I agree. My Frogspawn and Hammer are right next to eachother. No Problems.

06/19/2006, 09:59 AM	#12
55semireef Moved On Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 5,322	Yeah I would like to get a frogspawn. Really cool coral. I guess they both require the same requirements and are about the same price. I got my hammer for $32.50.