I am new to the hobby and have started added a few corals to my 3 month old tank. I always admire the beautiful reef systems people have created but how did you start your dream? I look at these beautiful creations and the corals are lush and vibrant while being right next to each other touching or covering each other. How do you achieve this look?
I am aware that certain species or subspecies can be close together but almost all the basic beginner soft and LPS corals that I have looked at say they are aggressive and need 6" of space around them. There are exceptions of course like certain euphylia or zoas, etc...
When starting your coral choices and placement is it better to focus on a specific area of the tank like bottom or middle first? Do you just spread a variety of corals around the tank according to flow and lights and give them a year to mature and then fill in the gaps on the rocks if you can?
What is the best approach to eventually have that lush coral thriving garden in your tank? I know it takes considerable time just wondering what the best way to start might be.
I am aware that certain species or subspecies can be close together but almost all the basic beginner soft and LPS corals that I have looked at say they are aggressive and need 6" of space around them. There are exceptions of course like certain euphylia or zoas, etc...
When starting your coral choices and placement is it better to focus on a specific area of the tank like bottom or middle first? Do you just spread a variety of corals around the tank according to flow and lights and give them a year to mature and then fill in the gaps on the rocks if you can?
What is the best approach to eventually have that lush coral thriving garden in your tank? I know it takes considerable time just wondering what the best way to start might be.
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