too much filtration?

[LeNAHD420]

is there such thing? :wacko

[caferacermike]

Yes and no. Like everything in the hobby it depends upon your tanks goals. Some people say that certain soft corals and some branching LPS prefer water that is a little murky. Examples that I know of: zoa, goniopora, hammer, frog spawn, Elegance, star type polyps, and xenias. These corals seem to thrive in water rich in nutrient. SPS seem to prefer sparkly clean water and fish won't mind either.

[alton]

Yes, Corals and Clams grow from the particles/polution in the water. If we remove everything then we have to feed our corals/clams. Doesn't make much sense. It is a fine line because if you let it get out of control then you have a dirty tank. If you have wall to wall corals your tank is going to require a lot of food to fulfill all there requirements. If you have a fish only/ few softies tank then you can't filter enough. It is kind of like the the phrase "Live and Learn"

[LeNAHD420]

thanks guys