Coral suggestions for newbie

CloruroDiSodio · 10/29/2009, 09:47 AM

Hi gang,

I've been in the marine tank arena for some time now, however I would still consider myself a newbie when it comes to corals. So far I have an open brain coral and pulsing xenia that are both doing really well. Are there any other types of coral that I could look at that are not too demanding? My parameters are:

salinity 1.2048
temp 79
pH 8.3
alk 3.5 meq/L
Ca 400ppm
Mg 1250-1300ppm

thanks

Ruskin · 10/29/2009, 10:03 AM

Zoa/zoo's are really nice and easy to care for. Frogspawn/hammer coral are pretty easy to deal with as well. How much is the xenia spreading on you, cause that stuff can spread like wildfire :P

Raggamuffin · 10/29/2009, 10:05 AM

The always recommended to newer folks zoo,mushrooms, and leathers

all of which can add a ton of color to a tank and are easy, almost to the point of being care-free. Unless you know how to or want to learn how to frag watch out for green stars, they spread like mad!

NirvanaFan · 10/29/2009, 10:19 AM

I'm guessing that salinity is a typo. The specific gravity of seawater is 1.0264. Most people shoot for 1.025 or 1.026

dsn112 · 10/29/2009, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NirvanaFan

I'm guessing that salinity is a typo. The specific gravity of seawater is 1.0264. Most people shoot for 1.025 or 1.026

What he said.

How bout some florida ricordia? They are cool and can be neat in a nice little garden setup in a lower corner

lordofthereef · 10/29/2009, 10:25 AM

I concur that rics and zoas are probably the most colorful additions you can add to a "beginner" tank.

CloruroDiSodio · 10/29/2009, 11:00 AM

Hey guys,

Yeah sorry, I meant 1.0248. Thanks for the replies. My xenia hasn't spread yet but I have only had it for a week. By the way I forgot to mention I have T5 nova extreme pro for lighting.

gmr7494 · 10/29/2009, 01:00 PM

Cool. Was going to ask the same question. Thanks for this thread!

Cyn_D · 10/29/2009, 01:26 PM

my xenia has been in my 55 gal and doesnt spread much at all. Started with a rock full and it moved from that rock, but hasnt spread hardly any at all.

Any soft corals are great for beginners...

10/29/2009, 09:47 AM	#1
CloruroDiSodio Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York Posts: 597	Coral suggestions for newbie Hi gang, I've been in the marine tank arena for some time now, however I would still consider myself a newbie when it comes to corals. So far I have an open brain coral and pulsing xenia that are both doing really well. Are there any other types of coral that I could look at that are not too demanding? My parameters are: salinity 1.2048 temp 79 pH 8.3 alk 3.5 meq/L Ca 400ppm Mg 1250-1300ppm thanks

10/29/2009, 10:25 AM	#6
lordofthereef One reef to rule them all Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 5,299	I concur that rics and zoas are probably the most colorful additions you can add to a "beginner" tank. __________________ "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself" ~ Josh Billings Visit My Home page for current build thread (click my user name and select "Visit LordoftheReef's Homepage" in the drop down menu!

10/29/2009, 10:03 AM	#2
Ruskin Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 373	Zoa/zoo's are really nice and easy to care for. Frogspawn/hammer coral are pretty easy to deal with as well. How much is the xenia spreading on you, cause that stuff can spread like wildfire :P

10/29/2009, 10:05 AM	#3
Raggamuffin Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brandon SD. Posts: 541	The always recommended to newer folks zoo,mushrooms, and leathers all of which can add a ton of color to a tank and are easy, almost to the point of being care-free. Unless you know how to or want to learn how to frag watch out for green stars, they spread like mad!

10/29/2009, 10:19 AM	#4
NirvanaFan Reef Ninja Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 4,280	I'm guessing that salinity is a typo. The specific gravity of seawater is 1.0264. Most people shoot for 1.025 or 1.026

10/29/2009, 11:00 AM	#7
CloruroDiSodio Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York Posts: 597	Hey guys, Yeah sorry, I meant 1.0248. Thanks for the replies. My xenia hasn't spread yet but I have only had it for a week. By the way I forgot to mention I have T5 nova extreme pro for lighting.

10/29/2009, 01:00 PM	#8
gmr7494 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 394	Cool. Was going to ask the same question. Thanks for this thread!

10/29/2009, 01:26 PM	#9
Cyn_D Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Moore, OK Posts: 476	my xenia has been in my 55 gal and doesnt spread much at all. Started with a rock full and it moved from that rock, but hasnt spread hardly any at all. Any soft corals are great for beginners...