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d2mini · 08/01/2013, 10:49 AM

Mixed reef here. Zoas, LPS, SPS, Sponges, Gorgonians... no leathers or other softies though. My only issue is balancing the flow. Enough for sps but not too much for the lps.

Mudbeaver · 08/01/2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

Mixed reef here. Zoas, LPS, SPS, Sponges, Gorgonians... no leathers or other softies though. My only issue is balancing the flow. Enough for sps but not too much for the lps.

Thats my reason for buying a controler and a powerhead with variable speed as well in case i don't like what the controller is doing or the wave box. Besides a good storms is welcome once and while so every day i'll have tide simulations to clear up any dead spots, and a low flow time for some time as well then a normal flow for the rest of the day. It should please all the resident when and where ever they are. I rather buy my options now ; than see my coral vanish and loose the money that way.

luisgo · 08/01/2013, 01:39 PM

This is my mixed reef. SPS, LPS, soft, rics, zoas, etc....

d2mini · 08/01/2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudbeaver

Thats my reason for buying a controler and a powerhead with variable speed as well in case i don't like what the controller is doing or the wave box. Besides a good storms is welcome once and while so every day i'll have tide simulations to clear up any dead spots, and a low flow time for some time as well then a normal flow for the rest of the day. It should please all the resident when and where ever they are. I rather buy my options now ; than see my coral vanish and loose the money that way.

Yes, i have two vortech mp60's and two mp40's controlled via my Profilux running a few different programs throughout the day. But it's still tough because sps love A LOT of flow and lps not so much. So it's still hard to get either to REALLY thrive. It's give and take and compromises. I'm ok with that though... you have to be with a mixed tank.

Mudbeaver · 08/01/2013, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by luisgo

This is my mixed reef. SPS, LPS, soft, rics, zoas, etc....

Wow great tank man .....A+

Mudbeaver · 08/01/2013, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

Yes, i have two vortech mp60's and two mp40's controlled via my Profilux running a few different programs throughout the day. But it's still tough because sps love A LOT of flow and lps not so much. So it's still hard to get either to REALLY thrive. It's give and take and compromises. I'm ok with that though... you have to be with a mixed tank.

My mix tank will be more LPS and macro-algae than with sps. I'll have some sps but at very strategic place where their's lots of flow and the Macro like strong current too most of them anyway. So the LPS will have lots of room as well. I just hope i can still make my stalactite like the last time and make my stool go up again from upside down to standing up, that was cool.

Reef Frog · 08/01/2013, 03:43 PM

Has anybody had long term success mixing SPNPS corals (small polyp non photosynthetic) with light loving SPS and/or LPS? I always imagined that the dissolved organics and planktonic foods needed to keep these NPS alive could foul the water fast & bring on a mean algae outbreak, especially considering the strong lighting these systems require.

Examples might be NPS Gorgonians, Florida Yellow Finger Gorg, Sea Fans, whips, Carnation coral, Sea Pens etc.

Also, what about non coral filter feeders that require high levels of suspended food like feather dusters, coco worms, Christmas tree worms etc? Anyone had success over the years mixing stony corals with NPS animals like this? Maybe this is not practical or advisable as many of these animals are found at very different depths in the wild.

Mudbeaver · 08/01/2013, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Reef Frog

Has anybody had long term success mixing SPNPS corals (small polyp non photosynthetic) with light loving SPS and/or LPS? I always imagined that the dissolved organics and planktonic foods needed to keep these NPS alive could foul the water fast & bring on a mean algae outbreak, especially considering the strong lighting these systems require.

Examples might be NPS Gorgonians, Florida Yellow Finger Gorg, Sea Fans, whips, Carnation coral, Sea Pens etc.

Also, what about non coral filter feeders that require high levels of suspended food like feather dusters, coco worms, Christmas tree worms etc? Anyone had success over the years mixing stony corals with NPS animals like this? Maybe this is not practical or advisable as many of these animals are found at very different depths in the wild.

Now their's a mix tank lol. You'd need a dedicated spot feeder i say lol. I don't know.

Reef Frog · 08/01/2013, 04:17 PM

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Now their's a mix tank lol. You'd need a dedicated spot feeder i say lol. I don't know

You're right Mbeaver! A tank like this, even if possible over the long term, would take enormous effort, some pretty good technology or both.

Dexters Reef · 08/01/2013, 06:52 PM

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Thanks i like it a lot putting it into my vid collection i like to watch vid to inspire me sometime when i want ti visualise my future tank and where i want to place things in it , cool .

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it! Check out my other 2 videos if you want to see the tank as it progressed. Hope you enjoy

HumbleFish · 08/02/2013, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Reef Frog

Also, what about non coral filter feeders that require high levels of suspended food like feather dusters, coco worms, Christmas tree worms etc? Anyone had success over the years mixing stony corals with NPS animals like this? Maybe this is not practical or advisable as many of these animals are found at very different depths in the wild.

I had a Xmas tree rock for years in my mixed reef. See pic below. I had to move it to a smaller mixed reef because an angel was picking on it.

Mudbeaver · 08/02/2013, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by HumbleFish

I had a Xmas tree rock for years in my mixed reef. See pic below. I had to move it to a smaller mixed reef because an angel was picking on it.

Very nice, ya angel are a problem with reef sometimes.

raybyrne67 · 08/02/2013, 08:46 PM

My 1yr established and 4months with corals 20L.

Mudbeaver · 08/03/2013, 05:52 AM

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My 1yr established and 4months with corals 20L.

Thats good... you've taken your first steps into a large new world. I bet most of you don't remember who said that to whom....

Snook65 · 08/03/2013, 01:09 PM

Luisgo, beautiful tank!

glennf · 10/30/2013, 05:10 PM

This is my mixed reef wit SPS,LPS, Soft and now introducing NPS

http://youtu.be/Tt4SxJhIGqs

Devaji108 · 10/30/2013, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by glennf

This is my mixed reef wit SPS,LPS, Soft and now introducing NPS

http://youtu.be/Tt4SxJhIGqs

just amazing....love it love it and love it! now that is a mixed reef!!!!

how long have you have the NPS in there? I think more and more ppl are seeing the beauty of therm. i plan to add them to my new build.

biggles · 10/30/2013, 06:47 PM

Now that's what i call a mixed reef glennf, your reef is a stunning example of what can be achieved with the right mix of corals - just awesome mate.

xrayjeeper83 · 10/30/2013, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by glennf

This is my mixed reef wit SPS,LPS, Soft and now introducing NPS

http://youtu.be/Tt4SxJhIGqs

Jaw dropping

Mudbeaver · 10/30/2013, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by glennf

This is my mixed reef wit SPS,LPS, Soft and now introducing NPS

http://youtu.be/Tt4SxJhIGqs

Yes thanks for sharing this, hope people will appreciate , i'm sure very difficult to maintain at times.

NastyZ · 10/30/2013, 07:25 PM

Mixed reef here as well sps mostly Lps zoas and a RBTA

glennf · 11/03/2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Devaji108

just amazing....love it love it and love it! now that is a mixed reef!!!!

how long have you have the NPS in there? I think more and more ppl are seeing the beauty of therm. i plan to add them to my new build.

The nps are newly introduced as a new project of mine.

Here i started with the first one.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...php?p=21988415

glennf · 11/03/2013, 07:27 PM

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Now that's what i call a mixed reef glennf, your reef is a stunning example of what can be achieved with the right mix of corals - just awesome mate.

Thanks biggles !

glennf · 11/03/2013, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by xrayjeeper83

Jaw dropping

Thanks!

glennf · 11/03/2013, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudbeaver

Yes thanks for sharing this, hope people will appreciate , i'm sure very difficult to maintain at times.

All made possible using my DSR method.

View Poll Results: Which cathegory do you fit in
Mixed sps and Lps, soft	65	75.58%
Mixed Lps,soft, Macro-Algae	9	10.47%
Mixed Sps,Macro-algae,	3	3.49%
Mixed soft,Macro-algae	1	1.16%
Other?	8	9.30%
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08/01/2013, 10:49 AM	#26
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Mixed reef here. Zoas, LPS, SPS, Sponges, Gorgonians... no leathers or other softies though. My only issue is balancing the flow. Enough for sps but not too much for the lps. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

08/01/2013, 01:39 PM	#28
luisgo Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 628	This is my mixed reef. SPS, LPS, soft, rics, zoas, etc.... __________________ Tank of the Month Reefkeeping Magazine 11/2008 Current Tank Info: Reef 125 gal, Aquapod 12gal, 55 planted

08/02/2013, 08:46 PM	#38
raybyrne67 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 353	My 1yr established and 4months with corals 20L. __________________ Ray, Current Tank Info: 75G, Salinity 1.025, Temp 80.5, Ca 430, Alk 9, Mg 1260, mixed reef, Radion XR30w Gen 2 x2, MP10w ES x2,Vertex 130, Eheim 1260 return, Apex, Tunze ATO

08/01/2013, 03:43 PM	#32
Reef Frog Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,121	Has anybody had long term success mixing SPNPS corals (small polyp non photosynthetic) with light loving SPS and/or LPS? I always imagined that the dissolved organics and planktonic foods needed to keep these NPS alive could foul the water fast & bring on a mean algae outbreak, especially considering the strong lighting these systems require. Examples might be NPS Gorgonians, Florida Yellow Finger Gorg, Sea Fans, whips, Carnation coral, Sea Pens etc. Also, what about non coral filter feeders that require high levels of suspended food like feather dusters, coco worms, Christmas tree worms etc? Anyone had success over the years mixing stony corals with NPS animals like this? Maybe this is not practical or advisable as many of these animals are found at very different depths in the wild.

08/03/2013, 01:09 PM	#40
Snook65 Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 289	Luisgo, beautiful tank!

10/30/2013, 05:10 PM	#41
glennf Registered Member. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,290	This is my mixed reef wit SPS,LPS, Soft and now introducing NPS http://youtu.be/Tt4SxJhIGqs

10/30/2013, 06:47 PM	#43
biggles Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 3,907	Now that's what i call a mixed reef glennf, your reef is a stunning example of what can be achieved with the right mix of corals - just awesome mate.

10/30/2013, 07:25 PM	#46
NastyZ Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atascadero ca Posts: 664	Mixed reef here as well sps mostly Lps zoas and a RBTA