Reef Begginer

[the_bandit]

If anyone with good knowledge of corals, please give me a small list of corals I can keep. Easy corals that don't need alot of care to be taken when housing them. Not in general, the more specific the better.
My equipment:
55g Glass tank
T5 48'' 2 12k 2 Actinic, 216watt
2x 800 GPH powerheads
HOB filter rated for 120g
Coralife Super Skimmer for 65g
2'' sand bed 55lbs+
55lbs+ of live rock
Tank has been cycling for a month now. Not going to throw corals in right away but want to prepare for them.
And on that note, what are some things I will need for taking care of corals?
I have the saltwater master kit so should I get the reef master kit?
What are some chemicals I will need as well?
Please be as specific as possible.
Thank you anyone that responds,
Chris

 

[nycbob]

assuming ur flow is ok, any mushrooms corals will do fine. they r very hardy. if u hv success with shrooms, then try getting some softies like leather toadstool (not the yellow one). then after that, maybe some zoas or polys.

 

[spanko]

Originally Posted by nycbob
http:///forum/post/3046141
assuming ur flow is ok, any mushrooms corals will do fine. they r very hardy. if u hv success with shrooms, then try getting some softies like leather toadstool (not the yellow one). then after that, maybe some zoas or polys.
Great startup list and addition sequence here. Well done Bob.

 

[sharkbait09]

when i started i had NO idea on how to start heres some tips...
CHEMICALS
for chemicals i use kent marine its a two part system simply ounce a week dose the tank acording to directions
CORALS
for corals this is what i started with and in this order..
shrooms
star polyps
polyps
leather toadstool (whats wrong with yellow?? im a beginer to, but my pet store told me to get yellow???)
thats just how i started i dont know if thats the right way of doing it but thats how i did it. in this hobby everyone has difffrent opinions and options.
thankyou and feel free to ask any questions!!!

 

[florida joe]

My ½ cent green apple coral, brain coral, bulls eye mushroom, cabbage leather coral, button polyp and devils hand leather are good to start