Beginner Corals for newly established 30g

[blackwing013]

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)

 

[design.maddie]

Duncan coral is my recommendation.

 

[Danny G]

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

 

[blackwing013]

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

 

[blackwing013]

Duncan coral is my recommendation.

Thanks for the recommendation!

 

[pulpfiction]

Cabbage coral. They are bomb proof and idiot proof. I am the idiot.

 

[blackwing013]

Cabbage coral. They are bomb proof and idiot proof. I am the idiot.

Thanks! And they won't get too big for my 30-gallon? Or will I have to trim them?

 

[Reefbuds]

Mushrooms, easy zoas, Duncan's are among the easiest beginners

 

[AquaDaniel]

Duncan, mushroom, zoa and GSP are all pretty easy to care for

 

[blackwing013]

Mushrooms, easy zoas, Duncan's are among the easiest beginners

Thanks! I didn't know there were different difficulties of Zoas. What would be some easy zoas?

 

[blackwing013]

Duncan, mushroom, zoa and GSP are all pretty easy to care for

Thanks!

 

[Reefbuds]

Really just don't drop 50 bucks on a polyp and you should be fine lol. Until you get the hang of it at least

 

[Reefbuds]

I meant more of cheap zoas not difficulty level, sorry came out wrong

 

[blackwing013]

I meant more of cheap zoas not difficulty level, sorry came out wrong

Oh, ok. Yeah I definitely wasn't looking to spend more than like 35 considering it's my first coral:face-with-tears-of-joy:

 

[Reefbuds]

Lots of really nice zoas for pretty cheap tho nowadays so you shouldn't have trouble finding some good color

 

[pulpfiction]

Thanks! And they won't get too big for my 30-gallon? Or will I have to trim them?

Not sure what you mean by too big. Too tall? They'll need to be pruned if they're growing in numbers and going where you don't want them.

 

[steveschuerger]

Toadstool leather. They grow in pretty much any lighting.

 

[blackwing013]

Not sure what you mean by too big. Too tall? They'll need to be pruned if they're growing in numbers and going where you don't want them.

Ok, Thanks!

 

[blackwing013]

Toadstool leather. They grow in pretty much any lighting.

Thanks!

 

[bcurelop]

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.