probably a stupid question, but... coral questions

CoralReeferGal · 07/14/2012, 10:23 PM

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

TX..r33f · 07/14/2012, 10:36 PM

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.

Michigan Mike · 07/15/2012, 03:52 AM

My powerhead hosts my clowns!

shifty51008 · 07/15/2012, 05:41 AM

i have had torch, hammers, shrooms, and toadstool leather corals host my clowns before. now they finally went to a RBTA

CoralReeferGal · 07/15/2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Michigan Mike

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)

Dubya_R_X · 07/15/2012, 12:14 PM

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

CoralReeferGal · 07/15/2012, 03:38 PM

^^ 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??

shifty51008 · 07/17/2012, 08:20 AM

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.

Reeferz412 · 07/17/2012, 11:08 AM

My maroon clown hosts in a featherduster, talk about weird

G4546 · 07/17/2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CoralReeferGal

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

Biocubehqi · 07/17/2012, 12:54 PM

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

07/14/2012, 10:23 PM	#1
CoralReeferGal Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Amish Country, PA Posts: 775	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 __________________ Sarah 120 gal established 15+ years, Home to a pair of clowns, Professor Khaos (the diamond goby), Oscar (green mandarin dragonette), and Larry the (purple reef) Lobster.

07/15/2012, 05:41 AM	#4
shifty51008 12-5 Chiefs record Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 10,134	i have had torch, hammers, shrooms, and toadstool leather corals host my clowns before. now they finally went to a RBTA __________________ 75 gal. mixed DT, 100 gal. sump, 50 gal. fuge, Clownfish breeder

07/15/2012, 03:38 PM	#7
CoralReeferGal Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Amish Country, PA Posts: 775	^^ 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?? __________________ Sarah 120 gal established 15+ years, Home to a pair of clowns, Professor Khaos (the diamond goby), Oscar (green mandarin dragonette), and Larry the (purple reef) Lobster.

07/17/2012, 08:20 AM	#8
shifty51008 12-5 Chiefs record Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 10,134	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. __________________ 75 gal. mixed DT, 100 gal. sump, 50 gal. fuge, Clownfish breeder

07/17/2012, 11:08 AM	#9
Reeferz412 Coral Hoarder Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,247	My maroon clown hosts in a featherduster, talk about weird __________________ Alex FMAS Member Current Tank Info: 400 Gallons of frags... 30 gallon Deep Blue mixed reef ... 70 other tanks throughout south FL

07/14/2012, 10:36 PM	#2
TX..r33f Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Houston Tx :) Posts: 611	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.

07/15/2012, 03:52 AM	#3
Michigan Mike Freedom costs a buckofive Join Date: May 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,002	My powerhead hosts my clowns!

07/15/2012, 12:14 PM	#6
Dubya_R_X Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 77	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

07/17/2012, 12:54 PM	#11
Biocubehqi Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 777	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