Mixing Leathers and LPS

[rperrice]

Are there any dangers in mixing leathers and LPS in the same reef tank? I'm planning on having mostly LPS but I would like to get an umbrella coral. I'm thinking mostly chemical warfare. I read that running carbon or chemipure helps take coral toxins out of the water.

 

[KathyC]

It is said leathers will release small amounts of toxins into the tank to keep other corals from growing too near to them.

Always a good idea to run carbon in your tank anyway to adsorb any nasties in the water and it keep sthe water nice & clear as well.

You should have no issue with leathers & LPS in the same tank.

 

[anthony27]

run carbon and also change it out every week. I know ppl are going to say omg that is a little extream but better to be safe then sorry

 

[Master Shake]

it is just fine to mix leathers and lps even sps in the same tank. Carbon is pretty much a requirement for a reef tank replace once a month and your golden

 

[jcurry]

My old tank was soft corals and LPS. You shouldn"t have any problems. using smaller amounts of carbon and changing it more frequently is probably a good idea.

 

[rperrice]

Thanks everyone.

 

[waynotcars]

Carbon is pretty inexpensive. I like to change mine out every week