I'm new to the hobby and have just a little more lighting than you have. I have three different zoos, colt coral, mushrooms, and a piece of rock that has a variety of polyps on it. My zoo's have started to spread to other rocks already and my shrooms have grown in size. I had a leather coral that died and have no idea why. I think it will all depend on the tank because every tank is different. All I can say with my newbie knowledge is to engage in the trial and error. According to this forum, my tank defies all information that I have received. Find someone that you trust with saltwater aquariums, take most of your information from them, and just try other suggestions from other people until you find your style. Good luck to you.