First Corals soon...

adams

adams

Member
Hello,
I'm coming up to the time where my tank is able to have corals and the water is near perfect, I'm just wondering what Corals are easy and simple to keep for a beginner, I currently have 2 Lemon Damsels, 2 Yellow Tail Damsels and a Pair of Ocellaris Clownfish and also Cleaner Shrimp?
Suggestions?

thanks,
 
olemiss

olemiss

Member
Sofies and zoas tend to be the "easiest". What is your lighting? Lighting really dictates what you can keep.
 
spanko

spanko

Active Member
Need to know are your lights,
Power compacts and how many watts over what size tank?
T5 HO and how many watts over what size tank?
Metal halide and how many watts over what size tank?
 
btldreef

btldreef

Moderator
Originally Posted by AdamS
http:///forum/post/3221881
What do you want to know, so I can have a look at my lighting?

We would need to know what type of bulbs you're running (Power compacts, metal halides, T5HOs, etc) and what the wattage is. How large your tank is, specifically how deep it is also is significant.
For beginners, I recommend common zoanthids (aka zoos), mushrooms, xenia, polyps,and other soft corals. Steer clear of too many leather corals if you plan on having any SPS corals later on.
 
adams

adams

Member
58 Litres
BOYU ZUMBO AQUARIUM
Model TL-450
Rated Voltage 220 240V
Rated Frequency 50Hz
Rated Wattage of Luminaires:
Max 60W
Fluorescent Lamps 2G11, 2x18W
IP22(Outside Surface)
IP44(Surface face to water)
Any of that useful haha it was under my lid?
 
meowzer

meowzer

Moderator
LOL...HMMM...I am thinking you have pc's
Therefore some zoas, mushrooms, and low light corals
 
adams

adams

Member
From the information I have provided, any chance I could have some names of corals so I could have a look around for them?
 
flower

flower

Well-Known Member
Originally Posted by AdamS
http:///forum/post/3236938
From the information I have provided, any chance I could have some names of corals so I could have a look around for them?


From what you describe, you have fish only lights. Corals that require no light or very low light, such as mushrooms, gorgonians and sun coral (must be spot fed, not really a beginner coral). That does not mean you can't have a great looking reef, but you will have to do lots of homework and be very diligent on care. I am attaching a couple of pictures of some really nice low light reef tanks.
For information’s sake....The Damsels are going to fight each other to the death, when mature they will bite your hand and draw blood. Now, before you have corals is the time to remove them.
I say this just in case you didn't know about their aggression before, and decide to get them out....you will have to break down the whole tank almost to catch them.

 
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