Guidance on reef tank stocking

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Hi all. First time posting. I have had a 14g saltwater set up for 2 years. I wanted to make sure I could stay commited and keep it up before I stocked it. I didn't want to rush, so I've had an urchin and 1 coral in it. After two years, I feel like I am committed to the keep up, so I am ready to slowly add more tank inhabitants. I am wanting to do mostly soft corals and LPS. Keeping in mind its a 14g, what corals would you start with? I am planning to add about a coral every two - three months to make sure it is settled before adding another, and to make sure I have the lighting and all right for it. Also, I do not plan to add fish as I feel it is too small to have any.

My set up is 14g cube with a extrernal canister filter, heater, small skimmer that hooks on the side and a wave maker. Inhabitants are a tuxedo urchin and a duncan coral. Live rock and live sand. Light is a NICREW LED.

Thanks in advance. If another post answers these questions from the past, feel free to link it.
 
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