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One things that comes to mind for me is Toxins. In a mix reef setting, both LPS and SPS compete for nutrients and also release toxins. These toxins are very real though. It's known as allelopathy. Keeping a good distance between corals, and not placing stony corals directly down stream from softies is a good idea. Skimming, activated carbon, and water changes all seem to help reduce these toxic substances.
Good quality carbon such as chemipure will adsorb a lot of these organic compounds, and filter floss and socks really need changing a lot more frequently than most casual reefers do with a mixed reef setting.
Good quality carbon such as chemipure will adsorb a lot of these organic compounds, and filter floss and socks really need changing a lot more frequently than most casual reefers do with a mixed reef setting.