What can I keep?

UTTAngel · 02/22/2008, 11:25 PM

Ok so this is the light that I currently have.. what types of corals can I keep? I was told once before but I can't remember..

Oh and before ya'll say to ditch the light and upgrade.. I just upgraded to this so I won't be getting a new one any time soon.. this is what I could afford at the moment.

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...t~ES53403.html

RickD63 · 02/22/2008, 11:31 PM

Your link doesn't work.

What size tank do you have?

demonsp · 02/22/2008, 11:31 PM

link no workie.

UTTAngel · 02/22/2008, 11:37 PM

well poo on the link..

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...t~ES53403.html

that's the site

demonsp · 02/22/2008, 11:40 PM

You may get away with a few LPS or SPS placed high but softies no problem.

RickD63 · 02/22/2008, 11:40 PM

Based on your profile, I'm guessing your tank is 29gal.
I would suggest low - medium light corals. Placement is important.

UTTAngel · 02/22/2008, 11:43 PM

I was told in the past that I wouldn't be able to keep SPS or maybe it was LPS.. or does it really just depend on the particular species?

RickD63 · 02/22/2008, 11:49 PM

Yes, it depends on the species, som corals need more/less light than others. Gargonia do well in low light.

Do some research before you buy.

demonsp · 02/22/2008, 11:50 PM

Growth , color , and reprodution will all be affected by the lighting but i mixed tank would work but would take patiants and time. Add 1 coral at a time and find a good spot he likes. I move around and look for an area the coral likes , amount of flow and light. Then go to the next one.
LPS and SPS coral in these conditions would require good water readings from nitrate and calcium for better results.

UTTAngel · 02/22/2008, 11:53 PM

cool, thanks for the help

otrlynn · 02/23/2008, 08:47 AM

Here are two good websites for information. I believe your lighting would be considered low to moderate, but there is a lot that you can keep. The first site has suggestions for beginner corals. The second site has lots of information about the needs and care of coral. I have both of these in "my favorites" and refer to them often.

http://www.aquacon.com/Begcorals.html
http://www.asira.org/caresheets

http://www.aquacon.com/Begcorals.html

otrlynn · 02/23/2008, 08:47 AM

Somehow pasted he beginning coral link twice. Sorry

Sk8r · 02/23/2008, 09:06 AM

I'd say steer clear of green star, buttons, and discosoma: they multiply and spread maybe more than you'd want...but then maybe wild spread is what you want.

I keep stony. That's not impossible for you.
You could keep some lps stony: candycane and the euphyllias, frogspawn, torch, hammer. The digi monti and monti cap---maybe: they're sps, all fast-growing. Bubble coral, no problem---has a 6" reach so watch positioning. Ditto torch.
IF you decide to go stony, use a lidded automatic topoff [ATO] and stir kalk into it. It will supply the calcium these stony corals need.

02/22/2008, 11:25 PM	#1
UTTAngel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 144	What can I keep? Ok so this is the light that I currently have.. what types of corals can I keep? I was told once before but I can't remember.. Oh and before ya'll say to ditch the light and upgrade.. I just upgraded to this so I won't be getting a new one any time soon.. this is what I could afford at the moment. http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...t~ES53403.html __________________ RBTA, Mushrooms, Green Star Polyps, 1 Fire Shrimp, 1 Flametail Blenny Current Tank Info: 75g Reef -Remora Pro, 40 lbs LR- Yes I know I need more. Last edited by UTTAngel; 02/22/2008 at 11:37 PM.

02/22/2008, 11:37 PM	#4
UTTAngel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 144	well poo on the link.. http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...t~ES53403.html that's the site __________________ RBTA, Mushrooms, Green Star Polyps, 1 Fire Shrimp, 1 Flametail Blenny Current Tank Info: 75g Reef -Remora Pro, 40 lbs LR- Yes I know I need more.

02/22/2008, 11:43 PM	#7
UTTAngel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 144	I was told in the past that I wouldn't be able to keep SPS or maybe it was LPS.. or does it really just depend on the particular species? __________________ RBTA, Mushrooms, Green Star Polyps, 1 Fire Shrimp, 1 Flametail Blenny Current Tank Info: 75g Reef -Remora Pro, 40 lbs LR- Yes I know I need more.

02/22/2008, 11:53 PM	#10
UTTAngel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 144	cool, thanks for the help __________________ RBTA, Mushrooms, Green Star Polyps, 1 Fire Shrimp, 1 Flametail Blenny Current Tank Info: 75g Reef -Remora Pro, 40 lbs LR- Yes I know I need more.

02/23/2008, 08:47 AM	#11
otrlynn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chester County PA Posts: 1,508	Here are two good websites for information. I believe your lighting would be considered low to moderate, but there is a lot that you can keep. The first site has suggestions for beginner corals. The second site has lots of information about the needs and care of coral. I have both of these in "my favorites" and refer to them often. http://www.aquacon.com/Begcorals.html http://www.asira.org/caresheets http://www.aquacon.com/Begcorals.html __________________ Lynn 1 horse, 1 dog, 2 cats, small pond with a few koi. The fish tank is gone.

02/22/2008, 11:31 PM	#2
RickD63 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 61	Your link doesn't work. What size tank do you have?

02/22/2008, 11:31 PM	#3
demonsp Moved On Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: el paso tx Posts: 7,634	link no workie.

02/22/2008, 11:40 PM	#5
demonsp Moved On Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: el paso tx Posts: 7,634	You may get away with a few LPS or SPS placed high but softies no problem.

02/22/2008, 11:49 PM	#8
RickD63 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 61	Yes, it depends on the species, som corals need more/less light than others. Gargonia do well in low light. Do some research before you buy.

02/22/2008, 11:50 PM	#9
demonsp Moved On Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: el paso tx Posts: 7,634	Growth , color , and reprodution will all be affected by the lighting but i mixed tank would work but would take patiants and time. Add 1 coral at a time and find a good spot he likes. I move around and look for an area the coral likes , amount of flow and light. Then go to the next one. LPS and SPS coral in these conditions would require good water readings from nitrate and calcium for better results.

02/23/2008, 09:06 AM	#13
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	I'd say steer clear of green star, buttons, and discosoma: they multiply and spread maybe more than you'd want...but then maybe wild spread is what you want. I keep stony. That's not impossible for you. You could keep some lps stony: candycane and the euphyllias, frogspawn, torch, hammer. The digi monti and monti cap---maybe: they're sps, all fast-growing. Bubble coral, no problem---has a 6" reach so watch positioning. Ditto torch. IF you decide to go stony, use a lidded automatic topoff [ATO] and stir kalk into it. It will supply the calcium these stony corals need. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.