Soft Coral Tank

Leathers, Mushrooms, Zoanthids, Xenia

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Species data

🌈 Soft Coral Tank (Leathers, Mushrooms, Zoanthids, Xenia)
Common Corals: Zoas, Kenya Tree, Toadstools, Mushrooms, Anthelia
Tank Type: Low to moderate light and flow, higher nutrient tolerance
Reef Safe: ✅ Yes
Temperament: Forgiving of changes, but susceptible to algae overgrowth
Nutrient Behavior: Accepts higher nitrates and phosphates
Tank Role: Resilient system needing consistent algae and detritus control

Description

🔍 Description:
Soft coral tanks are ideal for beginners and aquarists who enjoy motion, color, and fast growth. These tanks tend to run a bit “dirtier,” meaning the clean-up crew must be robust and versatile, managing algae outbreaks, uneaten food, and detritus buildup while staying reef safe.

What The Crew Focus On

✅ What This Crew Focuses On:

Algae Control: Hair, film, and nuisance species

Sandbed Stirring: To avoid buildup

Active Detritus Removal: Important in higher-nutrient systems

Best Predator

🧽 Best Cleanup Crew for Soft Coral Tanks:

Turbo Snails – heavy-duty grazers

Blue-Leg or Red-Leg Hermits – active scavengers

Nerite Snails – great for glass cleaning

Nassarius Snails – handle leftover food

Emerald Crabs – help with bubble algae and organics

Notes

⚠️ Notes for Success:

Support Growth, Not Smothering: Prevent algae from overtaking polyps

Provide Extra Shells for Hermits: Reduces aggression

Avoid Overfeeding: But ensure softies have enough flow to filter feed

Mix Crews: Softie tanks benefit from variety

Pro tip

🧠 Pro Tip:
Soft coral tanks can grow fast — and so can algae. A mixed crew helps maintain visual appeal while letting your leathers, mushrooms, and zoas thrive.

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