This hobbie is really trial and error. Getting your feet wet means getting your feet wet. If you are a true collector, than your not really looking at the price, you just want the piece. Find what you want and buy it.
Some corals grow faster than others, some slow growers grow faster for some. It's all about getting your feet wet.
My tank never looks good when I follow the info given on this site or from anyone. Always looks great when I follow my gut. Sometimes I see things a little pale or receding, or red algea starting up. I don't come on here asking why. I dump a bunch of food in. For me usually is the ticket. That's only cause I study my tank and no that about it.
Battle corals is solid, good varieties and inexpensive prices.
Reef raft usa, your guaranteed flat worms, red bugs and others. But his corals do end up looking like the pics, which you wont really can't find elsewhere. So I'm always game to buy and just throw in quarantine, knowing there's pest.
To me a true enthusiast just has to have a certain piece, and will pay dearly even 5 times to have it.
I myself am suffering from gotta have it.
Go get your feet wet!!! Let us know how it goes
Most of the time, people complain about price, want what they can't afford. There are plenty of 10-30 dollar options.
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