mixed tank - sps lps softies - bad idea?

FishTruck · 10/21/2009, 05:56 AM

I have inherited a finger leather coral. I also have a large toadstool.

Eventually, I want to have a decent amount of SPS in my system (300 gallon display).

How much of a liability are these softies, based on toxin and mucous production, to SPS? Is good circulation and carbon enough that I dont need to worry about it (with enough space around them), or should I maybe pass them along to another reefer?

Thanks!

username in use · 10/21/2009, 06:16 AM

I have them all together in with acros and montis and whatnot in my 40 breeder with no problems. The key is placement and if it comes to it, youll need to trim back some stuff when it gets really big. But yes, carbon is always a good idea, and keep the leathers downstream from the sps so they dont get blown into them.

VitalApparatus · 10/21/2009, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by username in use

But yes, carbon is always a good idea,

Do you mean maybe an HOB carbon filter in the sump? thanks

username in use · 10/21/2009, 07:03 AM

I just keep a media bag full of carbon between two baffles in my sump and switch it out every month.

FishTruck · 10/21/2009, 03:39 PM

Thanks. I will give it a go!

10/21/2009, 05:56 AM	#1
FishTruck Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 805	mixed tank - sps lps softies - bad idea? I have inherited a finger leather coral. I also have a large toadstool. Eventually, I want to have a decent amount of SPS in my system (300 gallon display). How much of a liability are these softies, based on toxin and mucous production, to SPS? Is good circulation and carbon enough that I dont need to worry about it (with enough space around them), or should I maybe pass them along to another reefer? Thanks! __________________ Department of Redundancy Department. Current Tank Info: Established 2009 - 300 gal acrylic mostly sps, radion LEDs

10/21/2009, 06:16 AM	#2
username in use Sciencing Daily Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,560	I have them all together in with acros and montis and whatnot in my 40 breeder with no problems. The key is placement and if it comes to it, youll need to trim back some stuff when it gets really big. But yes, carbon is always a good idea, and keep the leathers downstream from the sps so they dont get blown into them. __________________ Joshua "With fronds like these, who needs anemones?" - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: multiple nano's sprinkled around the house

10/21/2009, 07:03 AM	#4
username in use Sciencing Daily Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,560	I just keep a media bag full of carbon between two baffles in my sump and switch it out every month. __________________ Joshua "With fronds like these, who needs anemones?" - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: multiple nano's sprinkled around the house

10/21/2009, 03:39 PM	#5
FishTruck Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 805	Thanks. I will give it a go! __________________ Department of Redundancy Department. Current Tank Info: Established 2009 - 300 gal acrylic mostly sps, radion LEDs