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Unread 04/16/2009, 08:37 AM   #1
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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

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Unread 04/16/2009, 08:49 AM   #2
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I like the frogspawn, favia and candycanes myself. you give them enough space to grow you wont have any problems.


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Unread 04/16/2009, 09:34 AM   #3
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+1 with the corals above. I have the same in my tank without any problems. The frogpawn could sting but typically not IMO.


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Unread 04/16/2009, 09:46 AM   #4
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+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.


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Unread 04/16/2009, 10:40 AM   #5
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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!


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Unread 04/16/2009, 11:37 AM   #6
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i know this is a dumb question, but when you guys say give them enough room, how much is enough


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Unread 04/16/2009, 11:42 AM   #7
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Necessary distance from stingers and toxic "spit".


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Unread 04/16/2009, 11:44 AM   #8
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No dumb questions here (with rare exception (there's always an exception)), just captive helpless lifeforms, and tank inhabitant too.


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Unread 04/17/2009, 09:22 AM   #9
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+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!


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Unread 04/17/2009, 09:24 AM   #10
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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


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