Corals for a newcomer

[Tomisreefer]

Hello everybody! I would like some recommendations for some hardy corals for my trigon190. The tank is cycled and ready for fish . I already added 3 hermit crabs and 2 shrimps.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Is there a reef light on this tank?

Have you done any reading on which type of corals your interested in? Its generally suggested to wait a few months for the tank to mature before adding corals.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Mojo is right; how old is your tank? Wait til it is established before adding coral. Whenever your tank is good and established I would start with easy to keep corals: Toadstools, zoas, duncans, mushrooms, and candy canes to name a few

 

[Tomisreefer]

Is there a reef light on this tank?

Have you done any reading on which type of corals your interested in? Its generally suggested to wait a few months for the tank to mature before

 

[Tomisreefer]

Hello. 3 months in.

 

[Tomisreefer]

Red sea reef led 50

 

[Tomisreefer]

I mostly want softies.

 

[vandy]

Kenya tree, mushrooms and toadstools have always been a staple for easy to keep soft corals

 

[exnisstech]

Most softies are pretty easy. I would just pick one or two you like and see how they do. Typically most softies are easy but for years I couldn't keep zoas or gsp alive that's why I suggest some tester corals to see how they do for you.

EDIT : Some easy coral can become invasive over time. Just something to keep in mind when choosing.

 

[Tomisreefer]

Most softies are pretty easy. I would just pick one or two you like and see how they do. Typically most softies are easy but for years I couldn't keep zoas or gsp alive that's why I suggest some tester corals to see how they do for you.

EDIT : Some easy coral can become invasive over time. Just something to keep in mind when choosing.

Thank you!! I was thinking zoas too, but I think I will go for kenya tree, and some mushroom.

 

[FUNGI]

Kenya tree, mushrooms and toadstools have always been a staple for easy to keep soft corals

Thats a great suggestion....but you might regret Kenya Trees later ...LOL

 

[exnisstech]

Thank you!! I was thinking zoas too, but I think I will go for kenya tree, and some mushroom.

Zoas may do good for you. It was years ago when I tried them and I never did figure out why I couldn't keep them. They sure can add a nice splash of color. There are some pretty nice mushrooms too. I have a few bright orange ones. Good luck with what ever you choose and keep us updated.

 

[polyppal]

Do yourself a favor and start slow… get a Zoa or two. After a few weeks if they’re consistently staying open & happy add something else… etc etc