Beginner with a 5 gallon salt tank

I have been given a 5 gallon tank with 3 corals and one fish. The old owner said he used to have a bunch more in there but messed up and lost a lot. Where do I start. I would like to not kill my one fish and corals. How many corals can I have? My light is a kessel A80. Good how to guide?

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Welcome!! 5gal is pretty tight but you can do smaller corals like zoanthids. I would recommend regular (weekly) small water changes (1gal) to maintain elements and salinity. Keep Andy’s on water evaporation and replenish with ro/di water as needed.

as always, ask as many questions as you need. This is a great forum of hobbyists.
 

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