Is it an either/ or type thing?

In Deep Water · 05/04/2007, 01:55 PM

I see alot of people with tanks dominated by particular types of corals. For instance, having a tank filled with SPS ie Acropora/Montipora. Some people stock mostly LPS or even just a bunch of softies. Is this due to preference or is it just that difficult to keep many diff types of corals. With the lighting, flow, and feeding needs being specific to each coral. By different corals I of course mean LPS, SPS, Softies, and polyps.

Travis L. Stevens · 05/04/2007, 01:59 PM

Mainly preference, but there is difficulty in trying to successfully house a wide array of corals.

Crusty Old Shellback · 05/04/2007, 02:00 PM

I think it's more prefrence. I have a little of each in my 72 G and have mainly Monti cap's with a few LPS in my 400.

Peter Eichler · 05/04/2007, 02:01 PM

It's not as cut and dry as being either or but there can be problems mixing corals. For instance, chemical warfare it possible when keeping softies with stoney corals. Then of course there are the varying environments corals can thrive in that make mixing difficult at times..

silverwolf72 · 05/04/2007, 02:05 PM

it's more of a competition thing. So generally each type only like to tolerate it's own kind. 2 none aggressive types may be together or an aggressive maybe able to be separated from the non aggressive type.

MTB · 05/04/2007, 02:15 PM

For me it's preference. I like all the different colors of zoos and rics so that is all I am doing. You do get chemical warfare when trying a lot of different corals. Especially once they grow out and near each other.

frederickk · 05/05/2007, 06:54 AM

I would say it is preference. But keep in mind that you won't use the same lightning and flow for LPS than for some SPS.

That means more money to spend and sometimes it can make an impact on your choice.

05/04/2007, 01:55 PM	#1
In Deep Water Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 288	Is it an either/ or type thing? I see alot of people with tanks dominated by particular types of corals. For instance, having a tank filled with SPS ie Acropora/Montipora. Some people stock mostly LPS or even just a bunch of softies. Is this due to preference or is it just that difficult to keep many diff types of corals. With the lighting, flow, and feeding needs being specific to each coral. By different corals I of course mean LPS, SPS, Softies, and polyps.

05/04/2007, 01:59 PM	#2
Travis L. Stevens Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Perry, OK Posts: 13,946	Mainly preference, but there is difficulty in trying to successfully house a wide array of corals. __________________ Travis Stevens Current Tank Info: Restarting 28g Bowfront

05/04/2007, 02:00 PM	#3
Crusty Old Shellback MASVC OG Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Home of the FREE, Thanks to the BRAVE! Posts: 5,089	I think it's more prefrence. I have a little of each in my 72 G and have mainly Monti cap's with a few LPS in my 400. __________________ Have you THANKED a Veteran lately for the freedoms you take for granted each day? Best quote ever! "This is a hobby for God sakes and so many people get so uptite. A "hobby" so it should be fun and not a cause to worry or go broke." Paul B Current Tank Info: Tankless for a while. RIP my 8+ yr old pair of Naso tangs, 4 + yr old Moorish Idol

05/04/2007, 02:01 PM	#4
Peter Eichler Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 6,081	It's not as cut and dry as being either or but there can be problems mixing corals. For instance, chemical warfare it possible when keeping softies with stoney corals. Then of course there are the varying environments corals can thrive in that make mixing difficult at times.. __________________ April 2015 TOTM

05/04/2007, 02:15 PM	#6
MTB Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Illannoy Posts: 1,365	For me it's preference. I like all the different colors of zoos and rics so that is all I am doing. You do get chemical warfare when trying a lot of different corals. Especially once they grow out and near each other. __________________ Got Frags? Current Tank Info: 40 breeder. Kessil lights. Reef octopus skimmer. Vortec mp40 x2.

05/04/2007, 02:05 PM	#5
silverwolf72 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lake Forrest CA Posts: 1,732	it's more of a competition thing. So generally each type only like to tolerate it's own kind. 2 none aggressive types may be together or an aggressive maybe able to be separated from the non aggressive type.

05/05/2007, 06:54 AM	#7
frederickk Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,712	I would say it is preference. But keep in mind that you won't use the same lightning and flow for LPS than for some SPS. That means more money to spend and sometimes it can make an impact on your choice.