Ahhh Frogspawn!!!

[meowzer]

I don't know how I didn't see this before, but upon looking at the compatability chart again..I see they list Frogspawn as a threat level 4!!!!
I have a large frogspawn in the tank my seahorses are going in tomorrow....I NEVER thought about it being bad...my little yellow clown goby sleeps in it!!!
Do you think I could leave it?? Or should I move it into my other tank tonight?
Please let me know what your opinions are.....I see that a lot of you have had horses for a long time, and are very knowledgeable.

 

[spanko]

Not real knowlegable here but I don't think you are supposed to have any stinging coral in with horses.

 

[rotarymagic]

Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/2808330
I don't know how I didn't see this before, but upon looking at the compatability chart again..I see they list Frogspawn as a threat level 4!!!!
I have a large frogspawn in the tank my seahorses are going in tomorrow....I NEVER thought about it being bad...my little yellow clown goby sleeps in it!!!
Do you think I could leave it?? Or should I move it into my other tank tonight?
Please let me know what your opinions are.....I see that a lot of you have had horses for a long time, and are very knowledgeable.
clown gobies have that toxic slime that protects them... a frogspawn will really test the survivability of your seahorses, see who was meant to live!

 

[spanko]

Here is a quote from one of the seahorse forums:
"In short.......it's best to avoid any stinging animals with powerful nematocysts when establishing a modified reef system that will include seahorses. This means fire corals, anemones, and any corals with polyps that feel sticky to the touch must be excluded. When a seahorse brushes up against them or attempts to perch on them, the nematocysts or stinging cells of these animals can penetrate the seahorse's skin and damage its integument. Needless to say, this causes pain and discomfort and can leave the seahorse vulnerable to secondary bacterial and fungal infections, which may take hold at the site of injury. Soft corals and small-polyped stony (SPS) corals are generally acceptable, but large-polyped stony (LPS) corals must be regarded with caution. These include genera such as Catalaphyllia, Cynarina, Euphyllia and Trachyphyllia that have large fleshy polyps which often have tentacles equipped with powerful stinging cells."

 

[meowzer]

Well I have other polyp corals, and gorgonians, xenia, colt coral, and looked up the other stuff...SOMEHOW...I overlooked the frogspawn...I will move it into my 225g tonight to be safe....

 

[novahobbies]

Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/2808372
Well I have other polyp corals, and gorgonians, xenia, colt coral, and looked up the other stuff...SOMEHOW...I overlooked the frogspawn...I will move it into my 225g tonight to be safe....
That's for the best. Frogspawns, Torches, Hammer corals.....really anything from the euphylia side of corals need to stay out. Great news that you caught it now, before the little guys were introduced!

 

[meowzer]

I know I'm freakin out... I don't know how I overlooked that...Do you know anything about frogspawn? I need to move it into my 225g tank, but does it need to be close to the top?

 

[novahobbies]

they prefer medium flow, medium light. Mine is down near the bottom of my 110 gallon tank...I had him in the middle and even that light was too much for him! Seems mine liked a little less light than the torch coral even.

 

[meowzer]

Oh good, that opens up more possibilities...I am looking over my 225g trying to decide where to put it...It has to be a good spot cause my other fish will knock it over.
I'm also repositioning my gorgonians, and trying to decide where to place the feedng bowl for my horses (yay)