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So this may be random. Is anyone else ever afraid to venture away from certain corals they have gotten used to having in their tanks. I still consider myself very new to reefing and question almost on a daily basis if I am doing the right thing. I have had my small evo 13.5 gallon tank for almost two years and my 40 gallon C VUE almost 11 months. Like everyone in the hobby you go through your ups and downs. I have been fortunate enough to never have any real concerning issues with my live stock and they all have been healthy through my journey. I started venturing into Corals and have had great success with Zoas, Flower Anemone and Leathers. I know I know those are very east to keep. I have tried on several occasions to branch out and try some new types of coral. It usually starts off well with Acans, Favia or Duncan Corals and abruptly ends. I have tried several times with these types of coral with no success. I have one Acan that has survived for over a year but has never grown a new head and just stays the same. I have tried Duncan corals in several of my tanks and they start off great growing heads and then just recede and die. I had a acan that was doing great and then randomly after a year just detached itself never to be seen again. I guess kinda my question/guidance I am looking for a answer to is, what made you take that step to the next tier coral where you were like I got this. This is no problem for me. What are your main things you look for with healthy corals. What are some things you swear by that must be done and maintained for happy coral. I always see some cool corals where I am like I would love to have it but I am just so scared to get it and waste money down the drain and I am forever bargain hunting for cheap frags. I would love to hear everyone's insight so I can piece together the right things to go for a new adventure of corals.