Good to put zoanthids, or any type of coral

[Ghostyboythedog]

Hi,
I have a uv light, and just wondering if I could put any kind of coral in. It's a 20 gallon all nitrates and nitrites etc is good. I have had fish for 5 weeks now, a emrald crab, and a coral banded shrimp. There's been water in the tank for 2 months but fish in there for 1 of those months.

 

[WalkerLoves_TheOcean]

Yes, you are good to put a few begginer corals in.

 

[Ghostyboythedog]

Cool what are some begginers you suggest?

 

[Ghostyboythedog]

Yes, you are good to put a few begginer corals in.

 

[WalkerLoves_TheOcean]

Cool what are some begginers you suggest?

Kenya tree
Zoas
Xenia
Clove polyps
Green star polyps
Mushrooms

 

[Sophie"s mom]

Cool what are some begginers you suggest?

Zoanthids or any kind of softie, mushrooms would be good as well

 

[Ghostyboythedog]

Kenya tree
Zoas
Xenia
Clove polyps
Green star polyps
Mushrooms

Thanks. I heard xenia is hard to take care of. But it just grows super fast, is it hard?

 

[SudzFD]

Hi,
I have a uv light, and just wondering if I could put any kind of coral in. It's a 20 gallon all nitrates and nitrites etc is good. I have had fish for 5 weeks now, a emrald crab, and a coral banded shrimp. There's been water in the tank for 2 months but fish in there for 1 of those months.

Definitely need more info on the light. It’s absolutely critical for success. Also you will need to know your phosphate, calcium and alkalinity levels at a minimum. These parameters are equally essential.

 

[SudzFD]

The softies above are probably going to be ok for you but any LPS we need more info.

 

[WalkerLoves_TheOcean]

Thanks. I heard xenia is hard to take care of. But it just grows super fast, is it hard?

No, they are the weeds of the ocean.

 

[Ghostyboythedog]

Yes, you are good to put a few begginer corals in.

Thank you all

 

[Ghostyboythedog]

Yes, you are good to put a few begginer corals in.

Also, are they photosynthetic only need light no coral food.

 

[steveschuerger]

Duncans
Leather corals
Trumpet/Candy cane as well

 

[Cthulukelele]

Definitely need more info on the light. It’s absolutely critical for success. Also you will need to know your phosphate, calcium and alkalinity levels at a minimum. These parameters are equally essential.

No, they are the weeds of the ocean.

Don't worry about your calcium or alk yet IMO. None of those soft corals listed use or care about your calcium or alkalinity. And don't get discouraged if the xenia doesn't immediately do well. Xenia likes dirty water and explodes in population in dirty water, but it's sold as a beginner coral. Beginner early on tanks are usually very very low nutrient, so xenia doesn't always do well.

 

[Cthulukelele]

My personal coral suggestion would be a leather coral of some variety. A lot easier to swap out or remove if you change your mind down the line

 

[WalkerLoves_TheOcean]

Also, are they photosynthetic only need light no coral food.

If you are talking about xenia, I believe they  can  eat food, but there's no need to if they are given proper water parameters, and lighting.

If you are referring to coral in general, most benefit from feedings, but this really depends on the coral type.

NPS, (non-photosynthetic) corals, as the name says, do not do photosynthesis, in fact all corals don't do photosynthesis - more on that later. NPS corals can only get food through predation.

As I said before, no coral is photosynthetic, but instead they form a symbiotic relation ship with an algae called zooxanthellae. This algae is microscopic, and you can find it in multiple invertebrates. The coral provides the zooxanthellae with a safe place to live, and the zooxanthellae provides the coral with byproducts of photosynthesis.

Zooxanthellae are a huge part of coral survival, so this is why it is absolutely  neccesary  to have proper lighting in your tank.

 

[Ghostyboythedog]

Also, are they photosynthetic only need light no coral food.

If you are talking about xenia, I believe they  can  eat food, but there's no need to if they are given proper water parameters, and lighting.

If you are referring to coral in general, most benefit from feedings, but this really depends on the coral type.

NPS, (non-photosynthetic) corals, as the name says, do not do photosynthesis, in fact all corals don't do photosynthesis - more on that later. NPS corals can only get food through predation.

As I said before, no coral is photosynthetic, but instead they form a symbiotic relation ship with an algae called zooxanthellae. This algae is microscopic, and you can find it in multiple invertebrates. The coral provides the zooxanthellae with a safe place to live, and the zooxanthellae provides the coral with byproducts of photosynthesis.

Zooxanthellae are a huge part of coral survival, so this is why it is absolutely  neccesary  to have proper lighting in your tank.

Thank you

 

[steveschuerger]

Leathers are a great choice. My pick would be mushroom leathers, not that I have any bias lol

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hi,
I have a uv light, and just wondering if I could put any kind of coral in. It's a 20 gallon all nitrates and nitrites etc is good. I have had fish for 5 weeks now, a emrald crab, and a coral banded shrimp. There's been water in the tank for 2 months but fish in there for 1 of those months.

What type of light and spectrums? Many low wattage lights will not support corals

 

[Ghostyboythedog]

What type of light and spectrums? Many low wattage lights will not support corals

48 watts