coral diversity

countrykat · 08/23/2012, 10:27 AM

Can LPS and Soft be maintained in the same tank? I read that the softs can be toxic to the stonies but that was all it said My tank is LPS but I would like to get a green toadstool, kenya tree, yellow and cabbage. I have a 4' 4 bulb flourecense light over a75 gallon. The lps are growing like crazy but I don't want to hurt either type by adding them if it's not a good mix.

Fish Biscuit · 08/23/2012, 10:49 AM

I know zoas & palys when they are upset let out a chemical reaction. Maybe someone else with more experience can chime in. Check out the corals you're looking for on LA & compare them to what you have to see if they're compatible. I would say if the corals are peaceful you should be fine but definitely give everyone enough space.

countrykat · 08/23/2012, 01:07 PM

I found the compatibility chart but it was for fish only. Anyone keep these 2 types of coral together?

cloak · 08/23/2012, 05:23 PM

I've kept LPS corals along with softies in the same tank for many years without any problems. As far as chemical warfare goes, it's nothing that regular water changes and carbon can't take care of.

Dexters Reef · 08/23/2012, 06:43 PM

I keep LPS and softies, try it out and if you see one showing signs of stress, move it a little farther or out of being downstream of current

Sandia97 · 08/23/2012, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dexters Reef

I keep LPS and softies, try it out and if you see one showing signs of stress, move it a little farther or out of being downstream of current

A Dexter fan! :-D

countrykat · 08/23/2012, 07:09 PM

Thanks for the replies. I ordered a yellow, cabbage, and green toadstool.

chrisfont23 · 08/23/2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by countrykat

Can LPS and Soft be maintained in the same tank? I read that the softs can be toxic to the stonies but that was all it said My tank is LPS but I would like to get a green toadstool, kenya tree, yellow and cabbage. I have a 4' 4 bulb flourecense light over a75 gallon. The lps are growing like crazy but I don't want to hurt either type by adding them if it's not a good mix.

Sure can...

Mussin · 08/23/2012, 09:30 PM

You just have to watch how close you put everything. Alot of LPS have long stinging tenticles that come out at night.

Jeremy

coreenm · 08/30/2012, 04:03 PM

It's more a matter of making sure the tank environment is compatible to all the corals you have. Some corals require strong lighting and others need low levels of light. Some need strong current flow and others like it more peaceful. Whether LPS, SPS, or soft corals/polyps, it's more important that their environmental needs are compatible than whether they are "compatible with each other."

08/23/2012, 10:27 AM	#1
countrykat Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 303	coral diversity Can LPS and Soft be maintained in the same tank? I read that the softs can be toxic to the stonies but that was all it said My tank is LPS but I would like to get a green toadstool, kenya tree, yellow and cabbage. I have a 4' 4 bulb flourecense light over a75 gallon. The lps are growing like crazy but I don't want to hurt either type by adding them if it's not a good mix.

08/23/2012, 10:49 AM	#2
Fish Biscuit Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,164	I know zoas & palys when they are upset let out a chemical reaction. Maybe someone else with more experience can chime in. Check out the corals you're looking for on LA & compare them to what you have to see if they're compatible. I would say if the corals are peaceful you should be fine but definitely give everyone enough space. __________________ Michele I enjoy vodka entirely too much to share with the fish. Current Tank Info: 65 rimless with Eshopps R200 sump, current inhabitants randall goby, helfrichi, possum wrasse, barnacle blenny, mandarin, pistol, peppermint, & fire shrimp, snails, hermits, & LPS

08/23/2012, 06:43 PM	#5
Dexters Reef Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 730	I keep LPS and softies, try it out and if you see one showing signs of stress, move it a little farther or out of being downstream of current __________________ 75G RR, Trigger Systems Ruby 30S sump, 2x250 MH and 4x54W T5HO, Octopus Diablo XS160, 4" DSB, 2 x MP40wES, 85 lbs LR, 2 x BRS Dosing Pumps, Finnex 300w titanium heater, Surf2 Algae Turf Scrubber

08/23/2012, 01:07 PM	#3
countrykat Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 303	I found the compatibility chart but it was for fish only. Anyone keep these 2 types of coral together?

08/23/2012, 05:23 PM	#4
cloak Moved On Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 14,854	I've kept LPS corals along with softies in the same tank for many years without any problems. As far as chemical warfare goes, it's nothing that regular water changes and carbon can't take care of.

08/23/2012, 07:09 PM	#7
countrykat Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 303	Thanks for the replies. I ordered a yellow, cabbage, and green toadstool.

08/23/2012, 09:30 PM	#9
Mussin Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lima,Ohio Posts: 728	You just have to watch how close you put everything. Alot of LPS have long stinging tenticles that come out at night. Jeremy

08/30/2012, 04:03 PM	#10
coreenm Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Grand Island, NY Posts: 72	It's more a matter of making sure the tank environment is compatible to all the corals you have. Some corals require strong lighting and others need low levels of light. Some need strong current flow and others like it more peaceful. Whether LPS, SPS, or soft corals/polyps, it's more important that their environmental needs are compatible than whether they are "compatible with each other."