36 gallon reef tank

[david usmc]

I started a 36 gallon reef tank. do you guys have any tips on feeding the reef i have lps corals everything is going great,i just need some tips on what to look out for im new to this hobby. Its my new hobby since im home now from the military

 

[clown-keeper99]

squirt baby brine shrimp on the corals when the polyps are open
also what kind of lights do you have?

 

[david usmc]

I bought led set up it had 30 blue led and 25 white led. its a 120 v it seems to be working. how many power heads should i have in my tank i one know that pushes 500 gallons per hour should i get another one and can you put to many corals in a tank and also how many fish should i have you think. rote know i have a brittle start fish a yellow watchman goby and a fire goby can i add any other fish and if so what kind do you think i should put in.

 

[clown-keeper99]

500 gph is may be a little much in a 36 gallon unless there are some slow movement zones for coral and fish that need less flow
when adding corals just give them 3-4 inches of boundry around the coral so they don't attack each other
fish you could add:
a small clown like a false percula
a scooter blenny
a neon goby
sixline wrasse, but be careful they tend to be aggressive, so be careful

 

[acrylic51]

How are the corals reacting or responding to the 500gph PH? If the corals are liking the flow leave it.....As your corals grow and you add to the tank, the flow will be reduced as well....but as long as they are currently thriving/liking the current setup leave it be.