The tank that Stings - New tank idea

chicagophil · 02/01/2011, 01:11 PM

So i often see corals in my tank (softy & LPS) getting stung by my frogspawns. I am thinking of starting a Mr aqua 12Gal long tank dedicated to Frogs, Hammers, and Torch corals. I figure a double t5 should take care of the lighting.
An cool collection of these stinging corals.

Does this seem like a cool tank idea? Those corals dont bother eachother in close proximity, right?

Which fish would be suitable for a tank like this.

Thanks,

SkullV · 02/01/2011, 01:17 PM

I don't know about the corals stinging each other but I know that all three of the types of corals you listed can and often will host clownfish.

skunkmere · 02/01/2011, 03:19 PM

cool idea. will nems sting or be stung by those corals?

-=Efrain=- · 02/01/2011, 05:07 PM

I would say if the torch touches any thing it will kill it.. But cool idea..

Chondro 5 · 02/03/2011, 10:45 AM

Yup, my torch will sting nearby frogspawn.

salt0727 · 02/03/2011, 02:08 PM

very cool idea

Misenplace101 · 02/03/2011, 02:43 PM

I'm looking at the exact tank for my desk. What are your plans for lights and filtration?

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etomasko · 02/03/2011, 02:52 PM

torch will light up anything in reach of its stingers...fyi wrecked my candy cane and frogspawn...

Helter Skilter · 02/03/2011, 08:36 PM

My Hammer and Frogspawn touch each other without issues. My clowns host in them. I wouldn't try it with a torch though.

nixer · 02/03/2011, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Helter Skilter

My Hammer and Frogspawn touch each other without issues. My clowns host in them. I wouldn't try it with a torch though.

my hammer and frogspawn also touch all the time. i moved them the first time i saw it, but nothing happened so i put them back. sometimes it seems like they really go out of their way to touch.

Fitz308 · 02/03/2011, 09:39 PM

I have some nasty ugly green zoo/paly that I will gladly donate to your tank of stingers.

I think it should be named, "The beer google zoo."

Fitz.

th.one · 02/03/2011, 11:03 PM

Was thinking about doing a euphyllia only tank myself. So much color in that genus. I'd love to see it. My torch was next to the frogspawn for a while and I never had a problem.

02/01/2011, 01:11 PM	#1
chicagophil Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago-NW side- Jefferson Park Posts: 680	The tank that Stings - New tank idea So i often see corals in my tank (softy & LPS) getting stung by my frogspawns. I am thinking of starting a Mr aqua 12Gal long tank dedicated to Frogs, Hammers, and Torch corals. I figure a double t5 should take care of the lighting. An cool collection of these stinging corals. Does this seem like a cool tank idea? Those corals dont bother eachother in close proximity, right? Which fish would be suitable for a tank like this. Thanks,

02/01/2011, 05:07 PM	#4
-=Efrain=- Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,895	I would say if the torch touches any thing it will kill it.. But cool idea.. __________________ Reefing! Complicated enough to tickle my brain but not complex enough to give me a headache. ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•´¯`•.¸.•´¯`•...¸><((((º> •´¯`•.¸. , . .•´¯`•.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 125 GL, Mixed Reef, Yellow, Hippo, Sailfin, Powder Blue, Kole Tangs, 2 Onyx Clowns, 4 Firefish, Midas Blenny, Malenarus & Yellow Coris Wrasse 3 250W MH 14K DE, 250Lbs LR, 150 Lbs LS, 2 Korilias 4s, 45g Sump/Fug, Carbon Reactor, Cal Reactor, Skimmer

02/03/2011, 08:36 PM	#9
Helter Skilter OT Community Organizer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lake in the Hills, IL Posts: 2,357	My Hammer and Frogspawn touch each other without issues. My clowns host in them. I wouldn't try it with a torch though. __________________ “I don't get nearly enough credit in life for the things I manage not to say.” ― Meg Rosoff Current Tank Info: 20 gallon cube with some coral and stuff

02/03/2011, 09:39 PM	#11
Fitz308 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Dundee Posts: 298	I have some nasty ugly green zoo/paly that I will gladly donate to your tank of stingers. I think it should be named, "The beer google zoo." Fitz. __________________ God Bless those on the pointy end! Little things matter at a distance Current Tank Info: 90 gal Tech lps/sps/fish

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02/01/2011, 01:17 PM	#2
SkullV They Got My Number Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 6,898	I don't know about the corals stinging each other but I know that all three of the types of corals you listed can and often will host clownfish.

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etomasko Moved On Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dunedin, FL Posts: 62	torch will light up anything in reach of its stingers...fyi wrecked my candy cane and frogspawn...

02/03/2011, 11:03 PM	#12
th.one Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mundelein, IL Posts: 68	Was thinking about doing a euphyllia only tank myself. So much color in that genus. I'd love to see it. My torch was next to the frogspawn for a while and I never had a problem.