Limit on Corals?

[Ebbott]

So there is always the discussion on fish per gallon or tank size, but what about with corals?

They are most likely going to grow faster and add to the bio-load, but are they much of a concern as fish?

 

[SPR1968]

In theory you should leave space around them so they can grow into it, but the hobby is very addictive irrespective of tank size so it can be difficult sometimes to stick to this. I’ve tried! Lol

Corals don’t really add to the bioload as such, that’s the fish.

You can design it however you want, as full as you want, but if you go for a lot of corals at some point you will need to start pruning them

 

[Rmckoy]

I don’t believe they contribute to bio load
But the more stony corals ( lps , sps ) they will eventually consume alk , cal etc .

when stocking with frags , keep in mind how big it potentially grow and leave appropriate space between frags

 

[Rmckoy]

I believe we all make the same mistake ( buying and placing too many frags too close together .

 

[Ebbott]

This is good to know! I have been really keeping my tank fish free.

I currently has GSP and pulsing xenia that are thriving and expanding nicely (I do have them on islands).

I'm actually a huge fan of all the soft corals, so the tank will most likely be nothing but!

 

[Ebbott]

I believe we all make the same mistake ( buying and placing too many frags too close together .

So far, I have kept myself in check.

 

[Rmckoy]

This is good to know! I have been really keeping my tank fish free.

I currently has GSP and pulsing xenia that are thriving and expanding nicely (I do have them on islands).

I'm actually a huge fan of all the soft corals, so the tank will most likely be nothing but!

You will have little to nothing to worry about in terms of consumption

 

[Rmckoy]

Xenia . Gsp , grow very fast and will take over

 

[Ebbott]

Xenia . Gsp , grow very fast and will take over

yep. its actually part of my plan, I want them to take over!

They are two of my favorite corals, I want them to take over those islands. Might even add on of those magnetic wall rocks to give them more space to take over.

 

[LegendaryCG]

So there is always the discussion on fish per gallon or tank size, but what about with corals?

They are most likely going to grow faster and add to the bio-load, but are they much of a concern as fish?

Coral have the opposite effect on a tank. They consume wastes and the zoothaxanalle helps filter the water. Coral do best in the presence of fish.

 

[Ebbott]

Coral have the opposite effect on a tank. They consume wastes and the zoothaxanalle helps filter the water. Coral do best in the presence of fish.

So does this mean I can put more than 2-3 fish in my tank the more coral i have?

 

[LegendaryCG]

Not really you are still limited by space but they help purify the water.