What LPS should I get first ?

[Oragis]

Hi there,

Hope you guys are doing fine !

It's been 3 months since my tank is up and running and I'm considering adding my first soft corals and LPS to my reefer 350.
What should I get and what to buy to take a good care of them.

Here is a selection, is it to many for a start ?

What would you recommend ?

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Zoas is always one of my top recommendations. They are hardy, grow fast, and look great! Mushrooms and toadstools are another great option

 

[get-salty]

Sounds like you're on it..

Howdy and happy reefing from Texas.

 

[Fish Fan]

Not too many, and seems like a good plan

Good luck!

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I will also add that torches aren't a bad idea; however, some people struggle with them in newish tanks. They can be fickle with flow and PAR, but I don't want to deter you from getting one if you want one!

 

[Oragis]

Thanks for your feedbacks.
Is there anything a need besides monitoring my Ca, Mg and Alk ?

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Thanks for your feedbacks.
Is there anything a need besides monitoring my Ca, Mg and Alk ?

Nitrates I would monitor. You can also do a salinity test every so often if you want.

Mg Imo I wouldn't test; refer to this article below
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/just-say-no-to-magnesium-testing-rmm-is-born.1017528/

 

[Oragis]

I will also add that torches aren't a bad idea; however, some people struggle with them in newish tanks. They can be fickle with flow and PAR, but I don't want to deter you from getting one if you want one!

It’s good to know since my flow pumps aren’t the best choice for controlled flow, no controller, no program nothing… very basic pump.