New Corals

Gagonzalez · 07/15/2012, 09:50 AM

Since I'm new to this hobby, I wanted to ask what kind of Corals I would be able to keep in my new tank so I can start making a list.

I have a JBJ 28g Nano with 105W CF Lighting. I believe the size is 18x22x22 but I think that includes the back chambers as well.

Can anyone with a JBJ 28g Nano chime in on the actual tank dimensions without the chambers.

Thank You

ItzJustinN · 07/15/2012, 10:28 AM

if your new and just wantning to put some feelers out, i would get some softies.
any type zoanthid...kenya tree, xenia, mushrooms, ricordeas are nice,. if you want a little bit more of a chalenge, you might try some montipora or acropora for stony corals.

all the stuff i mentions, i have in my tank, and is doing great. im only 3 months in also.

Gagonzalez · 07/15/2012, 10:44 AM

So from what I have read I'm thinking I can have mostly softies and LPS. Would I be able to keep any SPS?

Thanks

ItzJustinN · 07/15/2012, 10:57 AM

i would think sps would be easier then lps but i could be wrong

debincalif · 07/15/2012, 11:57 AM

Most soft corals, including polyps and mushrooms will do well under PC lighting. If you want to try some stony corals, LPS would do better than SPS in your tank set-up. Generally SPS corals need more intense lighting than LPS do.

I'm working on my second nano reef. It's been about 5-6 years since I broke down my previous tank. This one is a 29g biocube, also with PC lighting. I'm planning out my corals and I'm looking mostly at softies with one or two LPS high up in the tank.

Dubya_R_X · 07/15/2012, 12:03 PM

SPS would not fair well under that lighting, but LPS and softies should be fine. Also, ensuring that the tank temp and water parameters are stable are going to be just as important as lighting.

07/15/2012, 09:50 AM	#1
Gagonzalez Reef Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 703	New Corals Since I'm new to this hobby, I wanted to ask what kind of Corals I would be able to keep in my new tank so I can start making a list. I have a JBJ 28g Nano with 105W CF Lighting. I believe the size is 18x22x22 but I think that includes the back chambers as well. Can anyone with a JBJ 28g Nano chime in on the actual tank dimensions without the chambers. Thank You

07/15/2012, 10:28 AM	#2
ItzJustinN Nano-Reefin' Newbie Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: St. Charles Posts: 1,334	if your new and just wantning to put some feelers out, i would get some softies. any type zoanthid...kenya tree, xenia, mushrooms, ricordeas are nice,. if you want a little bit more of a chalenge, you might try some montipora or acropora for stony corals. all the stuff i mentions, i have in my tank, and is doing great. im only 3 months in also. __________________ In soviet russia, coral frags you! 150G Mixed reef in the works! 34G RSM130d & 38G Nuvo for sale!

07/15/2012, 10:57 AM	#4
ItzJustinN Nano-Reefin' Newbie Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: St. Charles Posts: 1,334	i would think sps would be easier then lps but i could be wrong __________________ In soviet russia, coral frags you! 150G Mixed reef in the works! 34G RSM130d & 38G Nuvo for sale!

07/15/2012, 11:57 AM	#5
debincalif Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 397	Most soft corals, including polyps and mushrooms will do well under PC lighting. If you want to try some stony corals, LPS would do better than SPS in your tank set-up. Generally SPS corals need more intense lighting than LPS do. I'm working on my second nano reef. It's been about 5-6 years since I broke down my previous tank. This one is a 29g biocube, also with PC lighting. I'm planning out my corals and I'm looking mostly at softies with one or two LPS high up in the tank. __________________ 24g JBJ Nano, Kessil a360w, InTank Media Basket, Tunze 9002, VorTech MP10wES, ReefKeeper lite

07/15/2012, 10:44 AM	#3
Gagonzalez Reef Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 703	So from what I have read I'm thinking I can have mostly softies and LPS. Would I be able to keep any SPS? Thanks

07/15/2012, 12:03 PM	#6
Dubya_R_X Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 77	SPS would not fair well under that lighting, but LPS and softies should be fine. Also, ensuring that the tank temp and water parameters are stable are going to be just as important as lighting.