coral recommendation for 14g tank

j86miu · 12/25/2011, 01:46 AM

what's a good beginner coral for a 14 gallon. I heard that mushrooms were really hardy and many people have had success without adding additional supplements or extra lighting.

I have FOWLR system right now - 1 damsel, 1 clown, and 1 firefish.

Denbf58 · 12/25/2011, 07:55 AM

it what do to have for lighting? under stock lights you might keep mushroms and or some soft corals like leathers and xenias this is my wifes nano 29g

DrSalty · 12/25/2011, 09:47 AM

I would have to agree that a mushroom would be a good starter coral without any special lighting. I was told at my LFS that those can pretty much survive in any condition.

Mark Bianco · 12/25/2011, 10:30 AM

Mushrooms are a great way to start! When you do get some remember it usually takes a couple of days sometimes a week for them to acclamate to the new light. Don't make the same mistake I did many many years ago and pitch them after a few days as I thought I killed them.

Live and learn.

Mark

12/25/2011, 01:46 AM	#1
j86miu Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Queens NY Posts: 114	coral recommendation for 14g tank what's a good beginner coral for a 14 gallon. I heard that mushrooms were really hardy and many people have had success without adding additional supplements or extra lighting. I have FOWLR system right now - 1 damsel, 1 clown, and 1 firefish.

12/25/2011, 07:55 AM	#2
Denbf58 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: selden N.Y. Posts: 885	it what do to have for lighting? under stock lights you might keep mushroms and or some soft corals like leathers and xenias this is my wifes nano 29g __________________ Life is good Current Tank Info: 75gal reef ready koralia 3, 30g sump, 4b 48" t5s lighting, 29g reef with breeding pair clowns 55g reef 55g freshwater Last edited by Denbf58; 12/25/2011 at 08:01 AM.

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12/25/2011, 09:47 AM	#3
DrSalty Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 170	I would have to agree that a mushroom would be a good starter coral without any special lighting. I was told at my LFS that those can pretty much survive in any condition.

12/25/2011, 10:30 AM	#4
Mark Bianco In Memoriam Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Infinity and Beyond Posts: 2,445	Mushrooms are a great way to start! When you do get some remember it usually takes a couple of days sometimes a week for them to acclamate to the new light. Don't make the same mistake I did many many years ago and pitch them after a few days as I thought I killed them. Live and learn. Mark