sps and lps

whap · 02/16/2006, 06:17 AM

Hi guy's is it ok to keep lps and sps in the same frag tank or should they be kept seperate because of chemical warfare.Just wondering what would be better 2 tanks sharing the same sump or is it ok to keep together thanks in advance,mike

donfishy76 · 02/17/2006, 09:39 AM

no, they should be fine; I dont believe there would be any chems released, that is only from softies

the LPS corals have sweeper tentacles that engage the enemy, and as for SPS, they just grow fast, so they can overgrow or get away from whatever coral is bothering them

my .02

graphixx22 · 02/17/2006, 09:55 AM

you should be allright if you give them room. if you get them too close you will see some alleopathy (chemical warfare). some LPS can get some long sweepers that can pack a punch. just give them room to grow and you should be allright.

whap · 02/17/2006, 01:38 PM

I appreciate your responses,thanks mike

bluemanta · 02/25/2006, 04:49 AM

hardly any sps releases toxins in the tank. even for lps, i can't think if any currently. if you keep leathers, do be wary, that they do release toxins (sarcophytons) like devil's hand, fingers, and some colts. in order for them to "annihilate" your tank, you needs lots of them in your tank, so i' won't be so worried. but running carbon is always a good practice, or ozone will be a good choice too.

02/16/2006, 06:17 AM	#1
whap Moved On Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 70	sps and lps Hi guy's is it ok to keep lps and sps in the same frag tank or should they be kept seperate because of chemical warfare.Just wondering what would be better 2 tanks sharing the same sump or is it ok to keep together thanks in advance,mike

02/17/2006, 09:55 AM	#3
graphixx22 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Idaho Posts: 611	you should be allright if you give them room. if you get them too close you will see some alleopathy (chemical warfare). some LPS can get some long sweepers that can pack a punch. just give them room to grow and you should be allright. __________________ you know you found that special someone when you hear those three words..........DRINKS ON ME Current Tank Info: 130 gallon, 50 gallon, 200 total gallon frag farm, all running 250 w 14k MH with VHO actinics

02/17/2006, 09:39 AM	#2
donfishy76 Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 667	no, they should be fine; I dont believe there would be any chems released, that is only from softies the LPS corals have sweeper tentacles that engage the enemy, and as for SPS, they just grow fast, so they can overgrow or get away from whatever coral is bothering them my .02

02/17/2006, 01:38 PM	#4
whap Moved On Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 70	I appreciate your responses,thanks mike

02/25/2006, 04:49 AM	#5
bluemanta Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 148	hardly any sps releases toxins in the tank. even for lps, i can't think if any currently. if you keep leathers, do be wary, that they do release toxins (sarcophytons) like devil's hand, fingers, and some colts. in order for them to "annihilate" your tank, you needs lots of them in your tank, so i' won't be so worried. but running carbon is always a good practice, or ozone will be a good choice too.