What coral from this list I should start with?

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Hey guys, im still in my research phase. Here is the list of corals I want to eventually have when i build my reef, any recommendations on which ones to start with?

Bubble anemone
Candy cane
Open brain coral
Zoanthis
Gsp
Frogspawn
Hammer coral
Bubble coral
Acan coral
Blasto coral
Chalice
 

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Hey guys, im still in my research phase. Here is the list of corals I want to eventually have when i build my reef, any recommendations on which ones to start with?

Bubble anemone
Candy cane
Open brain coral
Zoanthis
Gsp
Frogspawn
Hammer coral
Bubble coral
Acan coral
Blasto coral
Chalice
From personal experience, I would start out with the gsp and the candycanes. They’re both some of the most vibrant corals you can get imo and they’re easy to take care of, but I recommend that you wait at least until the cycle is complete to add any type of corals.
 
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i would start with gsp. It's very forgiving and can handle many mistakes. It can be a weed so isolating to an island is a a great idea.
 

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Maybe consider some mushrooms... very forgiving, and some really beautiful colors. The anenome is a no-go until the tank is stable... usually after a year.
 
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Thanks! Yes, I will wait for the cycle. You guys think hammer and frogspawn are good seconds after GSP and candy cane? And how long to wait in between?
 

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Thanks! Yes, I will wait for the cycle. You guys think hammer and frogspawn are good seconds after GSP and candy cane? And how long to wait in between?

Yes. That would be a good order list. Gsp, and candy, then the hammer and frog. I'd wait at least 2 weeks in between adding, and make sure you use a type of coral dip to remove any possible parasites before putting it your tank.
 
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Yes. That would be a good order list. Gsp, and candy, then the hammer and frog. I'd wait at least 2 weeks in between adding, and make sure you use a type of coral dip to remove any possible parasites before putting it your tank.
Thanks for the info!
 

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From personal experience, you could start with a hammer, duncan, GSP, or shrooms. They are all very hardy and forgiving.
 

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I would go in this order;

GSP
Zoanthinds
Candy cane or frogspawn or hammer
Then a inexpensive Acan or chalice


Save the rest for last. I would recommend waiting 2-6 weeks between new additions. Slow and steady.Best of luck!
 

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