Finnex 4 gallon

[azmustang]

I am going to buy the Finnex 4 gallon tank with the white and blue bulb. Now what I want to know is what would be some good corals to put into the tank. I'm wanting for the tank to have lots of colors, so any help will be very appreciated.

 

[nano-newb1983]

any softies would be good.. Stay away from anemones,SPS, and clams.. other than those u should be able to keep anything

 

[azmustang]

Thank you for that bit of information, I used to have a tank with fish and no coral and now i want to start a coral only tank but im just not too sure on what corals would do good in my new tank.

 

[jerth6932]

I have that exact set up at work. You ca go with:
zoas
Mushrooms
Leathers
Ect
Fun little tank! Enjoy it!

 

[azmustang]

thanks for the help, I'll probably try some zoas and mushrooms first and then i'll see what else i can get.

 

[nano-newb1983]

Quote:
Originally Posted by AZmustang http:///forum/thread/385773/finnex-4-gallon#post_3385304
thanks for the help, I'll probably try some zoas and mushrooms first and then i'll see what else i can get.
+1, good call.. Remember, take it slow to prevent problems in the long run

 

[azmustang]

yea i'm going to make sure I wait for the tank to do the full cycle before I put any corals in. On my last tank i didn't and I ended up regretting it so yea im going just start slow.

 

[azmustang]

can someone tell me what kind of corals are in this tank and if it is possible to put them in this tank, i am going to add some white and blue leds to the tank so i dont know if that will help or not.

 

[nano-newb1983]

looks like a bunch of softies
zoas, shrooms, leather coral, toadstools etc

 

[azmustang]

thank you, i just wanted to know because my tank is coming this week and i wanted to know what kind of corals they were so when i make it to the LFS i know what to look for

 

[nano-newb1983]

yea you should be ok with softies.. maybe some lps towards the top
looking forward to some pics

 

[azmustang]

yea as soon as i get my tank i will start putting up pics

 

[bender77]

Once you get it stable get a couple of sexy shrimp for it. They are cute and would be ok in a well maintained small tank

 

[azmustang]

the tank is suppose to come in either thurs. or fri. so i am going to go get water, sand, and live rock on friday. Now should i leave the light off while the tank cycles or should i turn it on? and for about how long should i leave the tank alone before i add any corals?

 

[nano-newb1983]

you dont need the light to cycle. Wouldnt hurt anything if you wanted it on, something to look at lol

 

[azmustang]

well i got my tank so im very excited about that and i wont have time to put any pics up today but tommorrow i will and i will also be getting my live rock, saltwater, and sand tommorrow.

 

[nano-newb1983]

Quote:
Originally Posted by AZmustang http:///t/385773/finnex-4-gallon#post_3421430
well i got my tank so im very excited about that and i wont have time to put any pics up today but tommorrow i will and i will also be getting my live rock, saltwater, and sand tommorrow.
awesome dude, cant wait for some pics

 

[azmustang]

well today i finally get to go get all the stuff i need for my tank so when i get back home i will put up some before and after pics so everyone can see. thanks for all the help everyone has given me

 

[azmustang]

here are my pics



now do i need to do anything for the cycle to begin or do i just leave it alone?

 

[nano-newb1983]

very nice bud.. To speed along the cycle you can add a raw, uncooked shrimp