"beginer reef?!?"

[channah]

Just a question...I've got a 15 gallon eclipse system that contains 10 lbs LR and 3 percula clowns. Everything tests at 0. What are some easier Inverts and lower light corals. I've got a Corallife 50/50 bulb. The guy at my trustworthy LFS says it's possible. Any options? I've worked with FO, but now I'm thinking of a new challenge, but don't want to get nuts with it just yet...Thanks!

 

[jacksonpt]

Do a search for beginner corals... this has been discussed many, many times and a search will give you tons of info.

 

[jumpfrog]

I would think that most of your mushrooms and even some zooanthids would work. I had a nice little colony of zooanthids in a 10 gallon set up that only had 30 watts of light.
Good Luck!

 

[reefman316]

I'm just starting a tank for the second time but its been a while since the first attempt,anyway I've asked the same question and I've been told that mushroom anemones are easy low light corals that will do well but for other soft corals you need very bright light.I have a 20 gallon long tank and I'm running a 50/50 light and a 10000K and I've been told by the community thats still not enough light for most of the soft corals.Hope this will help you and good luck on your tank.

 

[salty james]

Yep I go with the frog.. shrooms, leathers low light corals you'll be fine

 

[m1rodrig]

Upgrade the lighting to a 36w smartlite pc retrofit kit.It fits right in the hood.I have the same tank 15 g eclipse.And my polyps and mushrooms have multiplied.I have star polyps, regular polyps,several mushroom,feather dusters.I am thinking of either a bubble or leather next, still not sure.