Beginner Corals for newly established 30g

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Hello all, I have recently added my first fish to my 30-gallon tank about 2 weeks ago and now I have caught the itch for coral. I don't think that my light is good enough for any coral, It is a Fluval Aquasky (I know, not good, but it was included with the tank I bought). I am in the market for a new light, however. Once I get said new light, I am looking for some beginner, easy-to-keep corals, that would stay small enough for my 30-gallon, as I know I am limited on space. Any feedback is appreciated, thanks in advance! (P.S. First ever saltwater tank, just learning along the way) (P.S.P.S I only have a canister filter, not sure if that matters, just throwing it in)
 

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Duncan coral is my recommendation.
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That’s funny Duncan was my first coral in the tank. I would honestly go mushrooms first. 2 weeks is very early to start off with anything more.. give it some time and just stock slowly
 
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That’s funny Duncan was my first coral in the tank. I would honestly go mushrooms first. 2 weeks is very early to start off with anything more.. give it some time and just stock slowly
Thanks for the recommendation! As I said, I don't think my current light is good enough for any coral so it'll be a while until I actually get any
 

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Hello all, I have recently added my first fish to my 30-gallon tank about 2 weeks ago and now I have caught the itch for coral. I don't think that my light is good enough for any coral, It is a Fluval Aquasky (I know, not good, but it was included with the tank I bought). I am in the market for a new light, however. Once I get said new light, I am looking for some beginner, easy-to-keep corals, that would stay small enough for my 30-gallon, as I know I am limited on space. Any feedback is appreciated, thanks in advance! (P.S. First ever saltwater tank, just learning along the way) (P.S.P.S I only have a canister filter, not sure if that matters, just throwing it in)
It sounds like I am in a very similar stage as you are and have been doing a lot of research. The light I have is the Red Sea ReefLED 50. I am currently stocking fish and I think the corals will start going in about 3 - 4 months. I have found a lot of good information at www.reeffarm.com. As recommended by many I am going to start with Zoas, Mushrooms, Duncans and GSP. I have also heard Candy Canes are a good beginning coral as well.
 

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