Best Way to Start a Coral Only Tank?

[mmcbride5]

I have an established tank (>2 yrs old) and my last fish died just recently. I want to have a coral-only tank but I am not sure of the best way to get it going other than buying expensive coral pieces. I do have some mushrooms and zoos in the tank now. Should I buy a bunch of frags and start slowly?

 

[mattfrancis]

Originally Posted by mmcbride5
http:///forum/post/3227848
I have an established tank (>2 yrs old) and my last fish died just recently. I want to have a coral-only tank but I am not sure of the best way to get it going other than buying expensive coral pieces. I do have some mushrooms and zoos in the tank now. Should I buy a bunch of frags and start slowly?
It really depends on what you want. Slow growing? Fast growing? Colorful? Variety?

 

[aquaknight]

I think perhaps more importantly is figuiring out why your fish are dying. Healthy fish just don't croak. Perhaps it's an issue with the tank, or issues with disease.
Another point is over the years, I've noticed that retailers that don't have good fish, don't have good coral either.

 

[ibew41]

Originally Posted by AquaKnight
http:///forum/post/3228016
I think perhaps more importantly is figuiring out why your fish are dying. Healthy fish just don't croak. Perhaps it's an issue with the tank, or issues with disease.
Another point is over the years, I've noticed that retailers that don't have good fish, don't have good coral either.
very good advice

 

[mrdc]

Originally Posted by AquaKnight
http:///forum/post/3228016
I think perhaps more importantly is figuiring out why your fish are dying. Healthy fish just don't croak. Perhaps it's an issue with the tank, or issues with disease.
Another point is over the years, I've noticed that retailers that don't have good fish, don't have good coral either.
Yep and if you need proof, just visit my local *****!! Fortunately I have a couple of really good fish stores.