Begginer adding corals

[Juniorh2r]

Advice on how many frags can I add at once and which frags recommended for bigginers?? Redsea 65 gallon with 2 hydra 26 lights .

 

[James M]

Great coral to start off with are zoas and lps like hammers, frogspawn. and torch coral.

 

[Juniorh2r]

Thanks

 

[Jseimo]

Chalice corals are nice. Gsp if you keep it separated. Cabbage leather, finger leathers

 

[James M]

Some softy’s are invasive so be careful

 

[SPR1968]

You can add pretty much as many frags as you want at once within reason but you just need to make sure you maintain stable water parameters so if it’s a new system and your learning, maybe go slowly.

I prefer slowly anyway as you can enjoy going to the LFS and taking your time choosing, and enjoying the hobby as everything grows out.

I love GSP, but as said it spreads. Also be careful with Xenia as although it’s beautiful it grows everywhere if your not careful

I generally prefer corals that provide movement in the reef myself.

 

[Mikedawg]

Good suggestions above. I would create a map of which corals you like, their light, flow and feeding requirements, and where you will place them, before you start buying. This will better ensure their health and minimize "in fighting." I didn't do this and now regularly have to rearrange several corals to keep a big torch at bay, ha ha.

 

[Mikedawg]

And save some room for Gorgonians after your tank matures! Good luck.