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Joem 08-01-2009 03:45 PM

Stinging for space
 
Will all corals equipped with stinging sweepers or chemical weaponry use it on neighboring corals? I'm a bit of a newb, but Im trying to plan out my tank in such a way that the inhabitants will coexist. Is this futile? Would it be better off just choosing the corals I prefer and setting up frags with ample distance between them?

Myka 08-03-2009 06:09 PM

Yes, most LPS and SPS corals will sting. Some softies do as well. Also be aware that many softies use chemical warfare, which they release into the water. So if you have many different types of softies you will need to run carbon to try to help absorb some of the toxins released. Best to put some distance between most corals.

fkshiu 08-03-2009 11:37 PM

Stinging is inevitable with LPS/softies. It's not easy spacing them out especially as they grow because some LPS can reach up to 6" with the stingers. Recently, I've come to the conclusion that at some point you have to let Darwin take over.


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