Limit to adding corals

[slowlips]

I am new to reef.Is there is any tank size limit for adding corals like fish.Number of fish depends on the tank capacity is the same thing true for corals?

 

[luther1200]

Not really, but they will compete for space and potentially sting each other.

 

[eros]

I don't think corals add to the bioload the way fish do. I would definitely limit additions to a newly cycled tank but I think in a mature system the main limiting factors would be space and cost.

 

[Logzor]

With corals the main issue is the change in alkalinity and calcium demand. Then, of course, space issues.

 

[Toddrtrex]

One good thing about SPS corals, they are easy to frag when they get too big, wish I could do that to some of my fish.

 

[gooyferret]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15348229#post15348229 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Toddrtrex
One good thing about SPS corals, they are easy to frag when they get too big, wish I could do that to some of my fish.

:lol:

Frag the fish and hope the fish frags grow! Thats where the money is at....

:rollface:

 

[downhillbiker]

Ya, I have a Tyree Alien Eye Kole Tang that I've been fraggin' up. That is a money maker, doesn't grow to fast though.

To OP: no there is no limit other than space, and supplying chemistry needed to grow.

 

[snorvich]

well, downhillbiker, I would love to get a frag of the Tyree Alien Eye Kole Tang. I have a limited edition black onyx clown to trade for it.

 

[Ohiomom]

What about alleopathy..sp? at some point would think that would come into play especially if softies are mixed in..