setting up a reef

[ams153]

i want to start a small reef tank i already have an aggressive one and want something new i want to go with a 30 gallon or so with a pair of clowns and maybe another small fish i was just wanting to know what people think as far as a good clean-up crew goes and also eventually some really colorful corals and anemones, any input helps!

 

[ninjamini]

Start with the rock then add fish. Then add polyps and shrooms. In 6-8 months come back and ask what to add next. Remember slow is the way to go. water quality and lights are the most important things for a reef.

 

[mike22cha]

What kind of lights are you going to put up? I highly recommend T-5's, they are great lights, low price, and really brings out colors. Plus they are good for most corals.
And as ninjamini said, take it slow.

 

[ams153]

yea ive done reef tanks for other ppl but never myself and i was deffinately planning on t-5 or mh ive never tried t-5's so that may be what i go with.