SPS Placement

[henryong]

I am new to SPS. Recently I've introduced two green SPS into my aquarium and I think they are doing quite ok. Due to space, I have to place one next to a true octo. Is that advisable? Will the octo reach out and stink the SPS until it 'up lorry'? What corals should I avoid placing next to the SPS? Do need some expert advise here. Tks in advance.

[Achilles Tang]

Yes, many coral species are territorial and they 'burn' all those around them for space to expand. The only thing that overwhelms them in terms of real estate is algae which is not affected by their stings or chemicals.

LPS, softies and SPS corals WILL damage each other.

Unless the SPS is of the same species, they WILL also affect each other.

[henryong]

wow, tks for the quick reply. I will go and put my SPS somewhere safe now.

Away from my monster octo!!!

[Achilles Tang]

The coralscape is really a battlefield. Remember that... not same species = potential enemy = chemical warfare time. Give space for your coral to grow, when space runs out.. prune back... SPS is the easiest.