These amazing reefs are so underrated it's not even funny!!!

[saltnut]

I love softies. Inexpensive, easy to care for and lots of movement. I have a nano tank with softies and some LPS. Due to budget and being lazy it is perfect for me.

 

[shred5]

LOL, I like them the best and my tank is full of them, I said that because they are the easiest to grow.

My favorite too and my other favorite is goniopora.

I just setup a 40 breeder and half the tank will be dedicated to goniopora. I am going to make a goniopora forest like one of my pics above which also was one of my 40 breeders.

 

[MnFish1]

1. Do you think soft coral dominated reefs are underrated and why?

I would word it a different way - I think SPS only tanks may be 'overrated'. I like both - but I think a true great reef has a combination of both kinds - which is more difficult - and to me at least looks more natural

2. How many of you have a soft coral dominated reef tank now?

I would say I'm about even.

 

[najer]

Evo 52 L / 13.5 G with stock lights, there are a few not brown things in there!

 

[Jase4224]

Underrated and for me here’s why:

pics of individual sps is pretty much always going to look nicer than most softies.. HOWEVER a softie tank done well like the one posted by Revtree are what I would describe as ‘enchanting’ like I wish I could be miniaturised so I could go and explore it. It seems like the entrance to an alien world and there is so much to see.

An sps tank on the other hand whilst beautiful, is more one dimensional and doesn’t quite pull me in the same way.

 

[KingTideCorals]

1. Do you think soft coral dominated reefs are underrated and why?

Extremely underrated!! Soft corals will forever be the JAM for me.. something about the natural look and movement! Love em.

2. How many of you have a soft coral dominated reef tank now?

My Mixed reef currently is soft coral dominant and I think it has better color then half the stick heads out there LOL. YEAH IM BEEFING WITH YOU STICK PEOPLE!

 

[shred5]

not mine but nice?

 

[surcalation]

Trying to emulate the success of Mike's but in my own way. Soft coral only, this is a long shot from one of the sides. Taking a long time to fill and grow out.



Best put some more videos on my tank thread!

 

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[Aheinz]

I say depends, on whats kept and how the overall layout is but personally my favorite is mixed reefs I love sps, lps, and softies

 

[NewCaliCaptives]

1. Do you think soft coral dominated reefs are underrated and why?

Yes, I do believe they are, although not my personal preference, but they can be very stunning. I do very much love to see the softies the genital sway it's really mesmerizing. Color-wise I have seen some very colorful softie tanks, on the color side, some new very interesting colored fish have really changed the game for reef keeping and think can be added to splash color. chemical warfare is why I always stayed away from them in a mixed reef.

2. How many of you have a soft coral dominated reef tank now?
I do not, I'm a stick head, I love the colors.

Yes I love the “genital” sway of softies

 

[Daniel@R2R]

I love softy tanks! I've thought about trying it, but haven't pulled the trigger yet.

 

[H3rm1tCr@b]

I’m a a softy fan for sure. I love the movement. My favs Cespitularia , zoa, and mushrooms. My tank is def softy tank with lps mixed in. Yes to me underrated for sure.

I love mushies too. Been on Divers Den dreaming about those green hairy mushroom colonies they have. Ooh they look great.

 

[EHerbert]

I do think soft coral reefs are underrated. And, I've met some SPS reef owners who believe softie reefs are less than. I happen to like the different shapes, colors and movement.