Frogspawn in Evo 13.5

rantipole · May 29, 2017

I'm running a Fluval Evo 13.5 tank it as is, plus a FluvalSea mini protein skimmer. Do any of you think that I can add a frogspawn coral without adding any additional equipment?

Current stock:
2 ocellaris clowns
1 Rainford's goby
1 Sinularia large frag
1 green polyp leather frag
1 Palau long-tentacled leather frag
1 frag plug of zoas

A Xenia frag is on the way.

TIA,
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SashimiTurtle · May 29, 2017

With LPS or SPS corals, you'll need to test and dose for calcium, alkalinity and magnesium.

Efranco · May 29, 2017

if you decide on the frogspawn just try and give it as much room as possible...its pretty aggresive and will sting

Mikedawg · May 29, 2017

I think the bigger issue might be if you have enough room in a small tank to place your frogspawn away from other corals. As you probably know, it has long sweeper tentacles, some sites suggest up to 6", and it is definitely an aggressive animal. I have two Evos and think the light and stock flow would be sufficient if you can cordon it off from other corals.

That said, I keep a small torch in one of my tanks and a big hammer in the other.

rantipole · May 29, 2017

Thanks for the replies. I'm already thinking about where to put it so it doesn't sting other corals.

Robin Haselden said:
With LPS or SPS corals, you'll need to test and dose for calcium, alkalinity and magnesium.

I test for those already, except for the Mg. I can start doing that. I'm adding a Ca and alk supplement already and that has some Mg. If the test shows it getting low, I'll add additional Mg. Thank you.

Cheers,
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EW_Fish · May 30, 2017

I have hammer coral about 6 heads in my IM 10g. I also have another hammer coral that is two heads.. My rainbow acan had leaned over into the coral and I ended up losing two heads of acan. Its not impossible to have frogspawn in a nano but they take up a lot of reality.

SashimiTurtle · May 30, 2017

As far as taking over the tank... when it gets too big, frag it and see if a LFS will give you store credit for a few heads.

Roy 9121 · May 30, 2017

I think a small piece would be good, but your going to be pruning it a lot. They grow quickly. You can sell the frags pretty easily though.

ReefCub · Jun 9, 2017

I have a frogspawn in mine. I just threw him on a magnetic rock in the back and it loves it. Medium flow and light. Its pretty big but having it up in the corner is perfect. Maybe 2.5-3" in diameter.

rantipole · Jun 9, 2017

Maybe I'll get one of those magnetic rocks at ReefaPalooza.

Cheers,
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WarEaglesReef · Jun 10, 2017

I've got a frogspawn in my Evo, and so far it has not caused any issues. It plays nice with the hammer it's next to, and I've got it away from others that it could potentially sting. It grew fine under the stock lighting, and continues to do well under my upgraded light, so I'd say the equipment you have is sufficient enough. It might outgrow your tank and need to be fragged, but that's not a negative (at least not in my mind).

Also, suuuuuper jealous you're going to Reefapalooza. Christmas in June!

Jake58 · Jun 20, 2017

ReefCub said:
I have a frogspawn in mine. I just threw him on a magnetic rock in the back and it loves it. Medium flow and light. Its pretty big but having it up in the corner is perfect. Maybe 2.5-3" in diameter.

What did you do to you pump? What kind of upgrade? Hows it working for you.

Jake58 · Jun 20, 2017

Mikedawg said:
I think the bigger issue might be if you have enough room in a small tank to place your frogspawn away from other corals. As you probably know, it has long sweeper tentacles, some sites suggest up to 6", and it is definitely an aggressive animal. I have two Evos and think the light and stock flow would be sufficient if you can cordon it off from other corals.

That said, I keep a small torch in one of my tanks and a big hammer in the other.

You think the stock flow is good enough? Without adding any circulation pumps??? I've found that if I remove mine my water perimeters start to go south.. is there something wrong with my tank you think? Cause I don't want it in my tank. But it's keeping everything good.

Jake58 · Jun 20, 2017

WarEagle88 said:
I've got a frogspawn in my Evo, and so far it has not caused any issues. It plays nice with the hammer it's next to, and I've got it away from others that it could potentially sting. It grew fine under the stock lighting, and continues to do well under my upgraded light, so I'd say the equipment you have is sufficient enough. It might outgrow your tank and need to be fragged, but that's not a negative (at least not in my mind).

Also, suuuuuper jealous you're going to Reefapalooza. Christmas in June!

Been thinking of getting a hammer, but have not added any corals to my tank yet. What do you have to say about the hammer?

MDV39 · Jun 20, 2017

i have a frogspawn in my biocube that's doing great, i don't dose anything or have and extra equipment aside from a powerhead but i do weekly water changes

WarEaglesReef · Jun 21, 2017

Jake58 said:
Been thinking of getting a hammer, but have not added any corals to my tank yet. What do you have to say about the hammer?

Love my hammer! (all the euphyllias are my favorite really since they add such nice movement to the tank) I've got an orange one with gold tips and it's been doing great. Been in my tank for about a month and a half and it's split from one elongated head into two distinct round ones with two tiny new budding heads starting underneath. Haven't noticed it being aggressive towards any of its nearby mates. I feed it Reef Roids about once every week or so along with the other corals and that keeps it growing, but not so much that it'll take over my tank. *knocks on wood*
I did have a standard green/purple hammer die on me, so I know they can be a bit finicky...but this gold one has done fabulously in my tank.