What are good things to start with

[*Andrea*]

Hi,

Once I get my tank set up and it’s ready for fish, what are some fish, corals and inverts that are good for beginners to start with? I want to start making a wishlist and reading up on them. Thanks.

 

[Flippers4pups]

What size tank?

Welcome to reef2reef!

 

[*Andrea*]

73 gal in tank and 18 in sump.

 

[Flippers4pups]

Starter corals that are more forgiving:

Toadstool leather
Finger leathers
Mushrooms
Green star polyps (gsp) Needs it own rock to grow on as it will spread.
Palythoas

Inverts:

Snails
Skunk shrimp ( also known as cleaner shrimp)
Blood red shrimp


Fish:

Dwarf angels, flame or coral beauty. only one per tank.

Yellow wrasse (Halichoeres chrysus)

Chalk bass

Long nose hawk fish

Clown fish

 

[cracker]

Welcome Andrea ! All I can add is great size tank to start with. Flipper is far more experienced than I so I refer to his suggestions.
We look forward to watching your new tank grow !

 

[*Andrea*]

Thank you @Flippers4pups and @cracker. I can’t wait to get started.

 

[Flippers4pups]

Thank you @Flippers4pups and @cracker. I can’t wait to get started.

Your welcome! Once you get started, post some pictures!

In the mean time, here's a great read:

https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.84/

 

[flchamp89]

Welcome to the best forum. Enjoy your stay.

 

[Mastiffsrule]

Welcome and salutation.

I love the coral beauty. Flame angel also pretty cool. Some say send in pix?;Joyful

 

[PatW]

Live Aquaria categorizes fish. Look at their list. Look for fish that are “easy”, “ peaceful” and “reef safe”.

For fish: fire fish, royal gamma, Bengai cardinals, reef safe wrasses, quite a few gobies, maybe a Chromis......

 

[PatW]

Live Aquaria categorizes fish. Look at their list. Look for fish that are “easy”, “ peaceful” and “reef safe”.

For fish: fire fish, royal gamma, Bengai cardinals, reef safe wrasses, quite a few gobies, maybe a Chromis......