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Unread 07/14/2012, 10:23 PM   #1
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probably a stupid question, but... coral questions

I'm considering starting a 10 gal tank. i love love love the idea of clowns, and I already know a nem is out of the question in a 10. I do know also that clowns will sometimes host certain corals (or corals host the clowns... Not sure which is the official way to say it, I say both lol). My question is, I was trying to not have to splurge on a crazy expensive MH for such a small tank, when I go bigger, I will, but found a decently priced T5 for a 10 gal. Is this enough lighting for corals, or do I need MH? Thanks


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Unread 07/14/2012, 10:36 PM   #2
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T5 are just fine for corals. Many people use t5s. Also if you want a clown to host a coral , green star poly are good. i have seen many videos were clowns host green star p.


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Unread 07/15/2012, 03:52 AM   #3
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My powerhead hosts my clowns!


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Unread 07/15/2012, 05:41 AM   #4
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i have had torch, hammers, shrooms, and toadstool leather corals host my clowns before. now they finally went to a RBTA


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Unread 07/15/2012, 10:56 AM   #5
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My powerhead hosts my clowns!
Same here right now LOL! Added a maroon clown to the 55, and she hasn't left the power heads yet. Kinda bummed, since we have a coral and nem to host her.

Thanks for all the tips everyone. I'm def doing a lot more research before I make a final decision. So far, looks like I'll only need to drop less than $100 for everything I need to get the tank running (plus any livestock)


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Unread 07/15/2012, 12:14 PM   #6
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Hammers and Frogspawns have always been a favorite of my Clowns. Some people say the clowns damage them, but personally I've never had any issues


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Unread 07/15/2012, 03:38 PM   #7
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^^ Thanks for some personal experience. I almost bought a hammer coral today (for the big tank) but decided against it due to the fact that ive heard fish can damage it. I also heard the coral can sting some fish?? Just heard that today, then had someone else say although it is possible, its not likely. Any ideas on that??


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Unread 07/17/2012, 08:20 AM   #8
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yes, corals can sting fish, when my frogspawn hoasted my clowns they would get a bunch of black dots on their bodies that were caused by the corals. although I am guessing it didn't hurt to much as they kept going in the coral.


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Unread 07/17/2012, 11:08 AM   #9
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My maroon clown hosts in a featherduster, talk about weird


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Unread 07/17/2012, 11:34 AM   #10
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Kinda bummed, since we have a coral and nem to host her.
What is the nem you are wanting her to get in? Maroon's natural host is the E. Quadricolor. If you put one of those in your system the Maroon would be in it before the whole nem was even submerged


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Unread 07/17/2012, 12:54 PM   #11
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My clown loves my outflow valve. We have two sets of frog spawn. Don't go near it. I think if you have an aqua cultured fish they may not accept coral. Thy were born with powerhead that's all they know


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