Beginner Corals.

[dawhits]

Ok, so I've had my tank for exactly 1 year now, and I just tested and my nitrates are down to <5. And since it was my bday last week, I have a large sum of money to spend on the tank. I am wondering what are some good beginner corals to put in this tank, and also coral freindly colorful fish. (right now I have a blue velvet damsel and a tomato clown)

 

[SkiFletch]

Well, whats your lighting on the tank? If its low, start with mushrooms, star polyps, zooanthids/palythoas, or leathers. And if its moderate, you could try some easier lps like brain corals or euphylla genus (hammer, frogspawn, torch, galaxea) types. They're all pretty non-demanding

Edit: As for fish, the damsel needs to go first, and then you could think about adding some smaller fairy or flasher wrasses

 

[dawhits]

its moderate.....i think, a 48inch t-8 actinic and 48 inch t-8 daylight 18,000 kelvin

 

[SkiFletch]

Two tubes only? Thats actually a little on the lower side . I'd stick to some softies until you get a little stronger lighting in there. Mushrooms and leathers would do great under that lighting. And there are some pretty fancy ricordea out there (mushrooms).

 

[Lynden]

Some of the nicest tanks I have ever seen have been done entirely with soft corals

-Lynden

 

[xNOTLOCx]

well I think as long as your damsel has a non aggressive attitude, and doesnt nip fins or anything that you might be able to pull having a damsel off, but most of the time they are no good its your choice, as for corals Ide say uuum nuthing cuz theres alot out there but uuum Your tank is a good size for I think an angel or something like that, maybe you can be daring and shop around for a copperband they are beautiful... but be cautious, If you want more fish take a smart step and get all your fish, then wait until there is no sighn of desease, if there r treat em, then add corals, its alot better because you dont need a quarantine tank just an idea. I wish I would have done it.