Adding SPS's.....

[gobytron]

I had a massive toadstool in my 95.
was tank edge to tank edge, so about 18" and there were never any ill effects suffered by my sps.
I have a sump, but do not run carbon.

There was a very negative effect on my euphyllia after one aquascape left them relatively proximal.

Wiped them all out actually, nearly 100 heads all together over several specimens.

After seeing toadstool toxicity firsthand, I decided to move it to another tank but only because I want some more aussie frogspawn and hammers..


*Side note* - EVERYONE who ever looked at my tank and wasn't familiar with the ins and outs of aquaria would not bat an eye at my yellow assessor or tri color sps but they ALL sure were impressed by my toadstool...

Probably the reason it lasted as long as it did in my system.

[Leah]

Thanks everyone! I think I will try, never thought I would but the more I see some of these guy's tanks it makes me appreciate their amazing beauty.

[Snappy]

Originally Posted by gobytron

*Side note* - EVERYONE who ever looked at my tank and wasn't familiar with the ins and outs of aquaria would not bat an eye at my yellow assessor or tri color sps but they ALL sure were impressed by my toadstool...

Probably the reason it lasted as long as it did in my system.

I have had a few people see my reef and after a pause of them not knowing what to say I hear "oh cool, you have a hermit crab!"

[Kona]

What would be the purpose of running carbon filtration in ur tank? What would it be filtering out. And how would someone have that plumbed into a refugium sump? I have a tank full of zoa's and softies, and have a heck of a time trying to keep sps's alive in this setup. Any info would very helpful.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Kona

What would be the purpose of running carbon filtration in ur tank? What would it be filtering out. .

Allelochemicals, released by the leathers to inhibit growth of competitive species.

[gobytron]

slowed growth...
Not necessarily a detrimental affliction but certainly worth considering.
I only recently removed my toadstool about 2 months ago, I guess i can look forward to some accelerated growth.

[Leah]

Thanks Aquattro

So maybe I should get rid of the leather first?

Snappy;

I think if I saw your tank in person the last thing I would notice would be a hermit

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Leah

Thanks Aquattro

So maybe I should get rid of the leather first?

I've never kept softies, but many people report that carbon deals with the chemicals.

[gobytron]

get rid of it or run carbon...
Carbon is pretty cheap, just make sure you get a brand that your lfs recommends for reefs...not all carbon is created equal..

You could put some in a hob filter or if you're skimmer has a place for some media...

Might be a little more tricky in a sumpless tank..
Though Im pretty sure you could rig a phosban reactor up as a hob type deal and put carbon in it.

Also, you could just keep it and accept that the growth of your other corals might be subdued, again, I had one for a long time and I still had growth in my other corals, so it didn't slow me up tot he point that I was asking wtf and my toad was HUGE...

I'll be watching now though for a difference.

[lastlight]

Originally Posted by Leah

Snappy;

I think if I saw your tank in person the last thing I would notice would be a hermit

Confirmed. It'd be a growing wetness down the side of your leg =)