Help with first corals

[waldemar]

I’ve had a saltwater fish for many years and I’m finally getting into corals. What are some coral recommendations for a first timer like me. I have a 55 gallon tank with a fluval 407 filter, I’m in the process of setting up a 15 gallon ( 20 gallon tank 15 gallon volume) sump with protein skimmer (not sure which one yet recommendations welcome). My tank is new only about 2 months old so I have plenty of time to plan, too much really . I would like to start with a few fast growing/ obvious if they are happy corals. Thanks!

 

[Fish Fan]

Maybe try these ideas I hope will help, but please post back if you have any further questions:




Good luck!

 

[BryanM]

toadstools, mushrooms, zoas, all solid.

 

[BonnieB]

Start with softies as said above. Give them time in your system before making a jump to LPS. This allows you time to learn to control your parameters, which gets harder and is less forgiving as you jump to LPS then SPS.

 

[waldemar]

Maybe try these ideas I hope will help, but please post back if you have any further questions:




Good luck!

Thanks for the vids!! I think a zoanthid, Xenia, green polyps, and a candy cane. Is there any issue with adding all at the same time? Besides the drop in nutrients that I’m sure would follow.

 

[Fish Fan]

Thanks for the vids!! I think a zoanthid, Xenia, green polyps, and a candy cane. Is there any issue with adding all at the same time? Besides the drop in nutrients that I’m sure would follow.

Not a bad list at all, but maybe do some more research on the Xenia. While awesome looking stuff, that one in particular can really overrun a tank like a weed. It can magically appear in places like your overflow. Many people won't have Xenia after having had it overgrow a tank, so decide for yourself if you want to give it a try. It is cool looking.