Starting small reef

[ladylinn]

I currently have a 144 semi circle. I would like to spice thing up . I would like to start a small reef. What do I need for equipment,what kind of hardy coral/inverts, and are compaditable with the fish

 

[hypertek99]

Depends on what kind of corals you want to keep is what lights you will need. I would go metal halides or T5's and you can keep any coral. As far as that goes a skimmer would make things easier if your a beginner. I run my tank skimmerless but i do water changes every sunday and i keep everything clean. A refugium will help also.

 

[travis89]

The emperor angel will most likely eat corals, if the tank in the pic is the one your wanting to add corals too.

 

[matt b]

Originally Posted by Travis89
The emperor angel will most likely eat corals, if the tank in the pic is the one your wanting to add corals too.
and if that is a zebra eel in the bottom left then i would watch that to

 

[travis89]

Originally Posted by MaTT B
and if that is a zebra eel in the bottom left then i would watch that to

didn't see that.

 

[ladylinn]

what about more simple like feathers dusters,I just want something to make the aquascaping prettier and interesting.

 

[travis89]

Feather dusters are probably out to.

 

[coral keeper]

How about sun corals, or gorgonians?

 

[travis89]

Originally Posted by Coral Keeper
How about sun corals, or gorgonians?
All corals are at risk with the angel, not sure about the gorgonian.