Soft Corals and Polyps

September 1, 2008 · Filed Under Marine Invertebrates, Soft Coral and Polyps 

Soft Corals and Polyps have around 2,500 species known and the specie are highly diverse in appearance. Some resemble anemones whereas others will grow to huge structures. The majority of of species that will interest aquarists will contain symbiotic algae and will need plenty of lighting.

Soft corals and polyps will influence their neighbours by either sting them or by releasing noxious compounds from their tissues. To prevent a single specimen from dominating the aquarium, you will need some form of removing the noxious chemical from the water, generally a protein skimmer will do the job.

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    2 Responses to “Soft Corals and Polyps”

    1. Stony Coral | Saltwater Aquarium Guide on September 9th, 2008 12:52 am

      [...] It should be noted that many other animals also produce calcium carbonate skeletons, including some soft corals. [...]

    2. What are Nitrates? | Saltwater Aquarium Guide on September 16th, 2008 7:48 am

      [...] ppm. In reef systems aquariums even a minor level of nitrate can cause damage as well as death to delicate corals, anemones and other invertebrates, as well as some crustaceans. The acceptable range of nitrate for [...]

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