GFO and Soft Corals?

[mcozad829]

I have read some different opinions of running GFO in a soft reef, some say its fine, some say it's not necessary, and some say it is harmful because the softies like and need the phosphates.

I wanted to gauge some experiences so would you please tell me if you do or don't use GFO in a soft reef and your reasoning behind it. Thank You

 

[fishstick41]

everybody's tank is different some run GFO and some don't, but my tank runs GFO and I haven't seen anything bad and my corals are growing and have great colour. I have heard corals like Zoas like a little dirtier tank which helps with there colour if I am not mistaken. if I am wrong guys please correct me.

 

[Fish Keeper82]

Since adding GFO into my softy reef I've not noticed any bad effects. Mushrooms still multiplying, zoas growing fast, and leather cabbage getting big. I did lose one leather toad stool that was added after GFO was in use so don't know why it died... chopped that one up to necrosis.

 

[coral13]

What works for one doesn't always work for another there is no right or wrong in the hobby so to speak

 

[mcozad829]

What works for one doesn't always work for another there is no right or wrong in the hobby so to speak

True, Thats why i'm asking for your experiences to hear firsthand what works for most.

 

[rhdoug]

No problems running GFO since 2011, tank contains GSP, Fiji Yellow Leather, palys, and LPS.