Leather coral question

[Zoa_Fanatic]

Ok so I am not new to reefing. I’ve been doing this like 8 years. I am however new to leather corals. I’ve got a line on a great little toadstool leather frag I’m picking up Thursday. My question is do these dudes sting other corals? And what about the toxin they release into the water? Do I need to run carbon? I’ve got zoa, candy canes, blasto wellsi, and a hammer coral. Will a leather hurt any of that? I’m running a biocube 32 led.

 

[malacoda]

My Tyree neon green toadstool doesn't bother anything. It's near acans, palys, SPS and hasn't damaged or 'fought' with any of them. I had it in my 24g for ~3 years then moved it to my 65g when I took the 24g down. I've had to cut it back several times in both tanks. When I do, I run GAC in my sump to be safe ... but have never seen any hint of negative reaction from any fish, shrimp, corals or other livestock.

That said, I have not kept other types of leathers ... so, they may present a different story.

 

[sfin52]

They can if things get to close. They fight by chemical warfare not stinging. Give them plenty of room and you will be fine

 

[Zoa_Fanatic]

My Tyree neon green toadstool doesn't bother anything. It's near acans, palys, SPS and hasn't damaged or 'fought' with any of them. I had it in my 24g for ~3 years then moved it to my 65g when I took the 24g down. I've had to cut it back several times in both tanks. When I do, I run GAC in my sump to be safe ... but have never seen any hint of negative reaction from any fish, shrimp, corals or other livestock.

That said, I have not kept other types of leathers ... so, they may present a different story.

That’s literally exactly the same type of leather I’m going to get. Glad to know it doesn’t bother anyone.

 

[CanuckReefer]

My Tyree neon green toadstool doesn't bother anything. It's near acans, palys, SPS and hasn't damaged or 'fought' with any of them. I had it in my 24g for ~3 years then moved it to my 65g when I took the 24g down. I've had to cut it back several times in both tanks. When I do, I run GAC in my sump to be safe ... but have never seen any hint of negative reaction from any fish, shrimp, corals or other livestock.

That said, I have not kept other types of leathers ... so, they may present a different story.

Nice specimen there.