Beginner reef tank

[srappaport7]

Hey all!
I have had many FOWLR setups over the years but am now considering my first reef tank. I currently have a 54 gal corner FOWLR setup that I would like to leave as is but am considering a new 54 gal corner for the other side of the room and would like to do corals, anenome, etc. as I have never had these before just looking for any tip, ideas, recommendations on more beginner corals, etc.
thanks for the input and help!

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[Sharkbait19]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!! You'll love it here!

Good beginner corals are leather corals and members of the Xeniidae family. From there, you could move on to zoas, lps, and then further down the line, sps corals. I look forward to seeing your tank's progress!

 

[NashobaTek]

Welcome to R2R!!!!

 

[PeterC99]

Welcome to R2R!

Take your time establishing your reef and read the many pertinent threads on R2R!

 

[Fred2482]

Welcome! The biggest difference for me was the additional key parameters that are vital for corals as well as the additional lighting required.

 

[srappaport7]

Welcome! The biggest difference for me was the additional key parameters that are vital for corals as well as the additional lighting required.

Yeah I think the parameters have always been my biggest concern and of course just the added expense of things like lighting and such.

 

[Billldg]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[WVNed]

Welcome to Reef2Reef

 

[dedragon]

Hey all!
I have had many FOWLR setups over the years but am now considering my first reef tank. I currently have a 54 gal corner FOWLR setup that I would like to leave as is but am considering a new 54 gal corner for the other side of the room and would like to do corals, anenome, etc. as I have never had these before just looking for any tip, ideas, recommendations on more beginner corals, etc.
thanks for the input and help!

Welcome! dont know where in ny, but NYC has many resources for corals and used supplies to help get started for cheaper. First off do you have an rodi filter or access to rodi or distilled water? I had a bit of a struggle on long island keeping corals in tap when i first started out

 

[JedClampett]

Frog spawn is a cool easy coral. Looks avatar like at night

 

[srappaport7]

Frog spawn is a cool easy coral. Looks avatar like at night

Just looked it up that is cool!

 

[srappaport7]

Welcome! dont know where in ny, but NYC has many resources for corals and used supplies to help get started for cheaper. First off do you have an rodi filter or access to rodi or distilled water? I had a bit of a struggle on long island keeping corals in tap when i first started out

If/when I get this tank up and running I will be investing in an rodi filter and I am on Long Island as well. Never had issues with FOWLR setups without the rodi but would assume it’s necessary when keeping corals being more delicate

 

[G Santana]

Take the dive, the water is warm
Welcome to R2R

 

[tbrown]

Hey all!
I have had many FOWLR setups over the years but am now considering my first reef tank. I currently have a 54 gal corner FOWLR setup that I would like to leave as is but am considering a new 54 gal corner for the other side of the room and would like to do corals, anenome, etc. as I have never had these before just looking for any tip, ideas, recommendations on more beginner corals, etc.
thanks for the input and help!

Advice: take it slow so you don't kill a bunch of corals and anemones by adding everything too fast too early and then throw your tank through the window and quit.

Welcome to the addiction!

 

[sealife4life]

Hello and welcome fellow noobie! I would recommend on holding off on anemones until a year or so until your tank has matured and has gone through its fazes.

 

[sealife4life]

Also another key to success as everyone will tell you is STABILITY in your reef. Good luck to you on your endeavor plenty of help and info on this forum!

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[harley32907]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[|Frank|]

Welcome to the forum!