Coral ID help

[AUSXMD]

I am in the process of turning my Waterbox Infinia 230.6 from FOWLR to corals, or real reef tank. First time in 25 years of fishkeeping that I'm taking the plunge. I may have to remove a couple fish and starfish. The guy at my lfs (who I trust) recommended this as my first coral and is going to help me build up. I forgot what this is called and want to keep a journal. It's embarrassing I can't recall it. Getting old sucks. Attached is a pic of the whole tank and this close up of what I hope someone will name for me. Thank you!

 

[dedragon]

palythoa. Easy but are toxic so be careful when handling especially out of water. I dont really like these guys as they can be a bit invasive in reef tanks

 

[AUSXMD]

palythoa. Easy but are toxic so be careful when handling especially out of water. I dont really like these guys as they can be a bit invasive in reef tanks

Thank you very much! Do you have recommendations on other beginner corals? Appreciate it!

 

[Uncle99]

Xenia and GSP are two common starter corals but keep them on a rock, not attached to your main rockwork. This is so you can manage there growth easily.

Same with that first coral you got, it will spread but we don’t want it to spread on our rockwork as we want to keep that for better stuff.

Lots of respect for your first coral, a palythoa, some can squirt a toxin with with direct human contact, can be very dangerous to your health.

No worries, just respect it. Wear gloves, glasses if ever taken out of the water.

 

[AUSXMD]

Makes sense. Appreciate the help!

 

[dedragon]

Xenia and GSP are two common starter corals but keep them on a rock, not attached to your main rockwork. This is so you can manage there growth easily.

gsp i somehow have never kept but xenia will pop off rocks (prob from my hermits) from time to time and spread throughout the tank. Xenia is like the plague for me but ive been removing it using a metal straw and a siphon attached.

The easiest are pretty much all soft corals and some lps, but if you have been doing this for 25 years and know how to keep parameters stable i dont see why you couldnt try something considered a bit more difficult (but really not much), like a euphyllia. Duncans are a good start for lps corals. Similar in look to euphyllia but cheaper and easier to keep.
If you are just now starting to test alk and calcium then i would look into all for reef dosing. It is pretty simple and i use alk as the gauge for it (for the most part). I actually have to dose extra calcium for corals and clams but it is a good and simple way to start maintaining those parameters

 

[AUSXMD]

gsp i somehow have never kept but xenia will pop off rocks (prob from my hermits) from time to time and spread throughout the tank. Xenia is like the plague for me but ive been removing it using a metal straw and a siphon attached.

The easiest are pretty much all soft corals and some lps, but if you have been doing this for 25 years and know how to keep parameters stable i dont see why you couldnt try something considered a bit more difficult (but really not much), like a euphyllia. Duncans are a good start for lps corals. Similar in look to euphyllia but cheaper and easier to keep.
If you are just now starting to test alk and calcium then i would look into all for reef dosing. It is pretty simple and i use alk as the gauge for it (for the most part). I actually have to dose extra calcium for corals and clams but it is a good and simple way to start maintaining those parameters

That's all great info! I appreciate you taking the time. I am going to take this pretty slow and learn along the way. But great advice for a beginner. I've always admired corals, just intimidated by them. Have a great weekend!