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icsd71 · Reef-Geek

I have been wanting to get some SPS corals and have not for this particular reason. I have heard from a lot of folks that you cannot mix SPS/LPS in a tank do to the chemical warfare they cause. Does anyone have any info on this? Does anyone have both in a tank and can share what they do to have them co-exist in the same environment?

billrob71 · Will work for CLAMS

Its only chemical war fair if there close. Depends on what kind of LPS some are worse then others. I have a REAL nast LOBO puts it's stomach out and kills any pally near it.

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

if you have 500 LPS corals, and 1 SPS, you may see the effects of chemical warfare

really, it happens in every tank, but we all keep such a variety of corals none are affected to a point that they die.

I say, give it a shot - just try to do it one coral at a time

and make sure they dont touch, that results in another kinda warfare

chris&barb · Lost

Our tanks have always been mixed with sps, lps and softies. As long as nothing can touch you should be fine. Also running a little carbon will remove and chems they add to the water. I say go for it.

icsd71 · Reef-Geek

Ok. Sounds good. I will try some soon. Thanks.

Saltcreep · Big-Geek

I have a mix, and they touch...i haven't noticed anything except the lps always win!

cdangel0 · Geek Story Teller

The real reason people "say" you can't do LPS and SPS in the same tank is because of water parameters. LPS prefer dirtier water, and do well with some nitrates in the tank, whereas SPS like pristinely clean water and don't want any nitrates in the tank.

Many of us, myself included, have successfully kept a mixed reef for many years. Carbon to keep chemical warfare down to a minimum, distance for the same reason (and to add growing room), and good attention to water quality and making sure it's at a happy medium for both will do you well.

icsd71 · Reef-Geek

Thanks. i will be careful and slow with this. My water quality is good so i should be ok.

[1 (permalink)] Posted by icsd71 09-01-2011, 01:47 PM	Reef-Geek
Compatibility I have been wanting to get some SPS corals and have not for this particular reason. I have heard from a lot of folks that you cannot mix SPS/LPS in a tank do to the chemical warfare they cause. Does anyone have any info on this? Does anyone have both in a tank and can share what they do to have them co-exist in the same environment?	Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bethany,IL Posts: 465 Gameroom cash: $150315 Rep Power: 16
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[2 (permalink)] Posted by billrob71 09-01-2011, 02:19 PM	Will work for CLAMS
Its only chemical war fair if there close. Depends on what kind of LPS some are worse then others. I have a REAL nast LOBO puts it's stomach out and kills any pally near it. __________________ Why is the rum always gone	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 6,413 Gameroom cash: $1737675 Rep Power: 94
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[3 (permalink)] Posted by estanoche 09-01-2011, 03:39 PM	I <3 the LEFT COAST!
if you have 500 LPS corals, and 1 SPS, you may see the effects of chemical warfare really, it happens in every tank, but we all keep such a variety of corals none are affected to a point that they die. I say, give it a shot - just try to do it one coral at a time and make sure they dont touch, that results in another kinda warfare __________________ SAY NO TO FISH STICKS!! Put screened and vented lids on your tanks! My 80 Gal. Reef Tank Build: So this is where all my money goes My 25 Gal. QT/Angler Cube: A place for my money to QT/grow out Member/VP of Spokane Coeur d Alene Reef Society Friend me up on FB too!	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,799 Gameroom cash: $1235065 Rep Power: 116
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[4 (permalink)] Posted by chris&barb 09-01-2011, 04:37 PM	Lost
Our tanks have always been mixed with sps, lps and softies. As long as nothing can touch you should be fine. Also running a little carbon will remove and chems they add to the water. I say go for it.	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Posts: 12,272 Gameroom cash: $3501040 Rep Power: 100
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[5 (permalink)] Posted by icsd71 09-02-2011, 07:19 AM	Reef-Geek
Ok. Sounds good. I will try some soon. Thanks.	Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bethany,IL Posts: 465 Gameroom cash: $150315 Rep Power: 16
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[6 (permalink)] Posted by Saltcreep 09-02-2011, 08:57 AM	Big-Geek
I have a mix, and they touch...i haven't noticed anything except the lps always win!	Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: newark de Posts: 1,641 Gameroom cash: $535375 Rep Power: 62
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[7 (permalink)] Posted by cdangel0 09-02-2011, 09:07 AM	Geek Story Teller
The real reason people "say" you can't do LPS and SPS in the same tank is because of water parameters. LPS prefer dirtier water, and do well with some nitrates in the tank, whereas SPS like pristinely clean water and don't want any nitrates in the tank. Many of us, myself included, have successfully kept a mixed reef for many years. Carbon to keep chemical warfare down to a minimum, distance for the same reason (and to add growing room), and good attention to water quality and making sure it's at a happy medium for both will do you well.	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,241 Gameroom cash: $668787 Rep Power: 72
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[8 (permalink)] Posted by icsd71 09-02-2011, 02:20 PM	Reef-Geek
Thanks. i will be careful and slow with this. My water quality is good so i should be ok.	Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bethany,IL Posts: 465 Gameroom cash: $150315 Rep Power: 16
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