Good but cheap corals for mixed reef

[Joethefish]

Hi I have a “mixed” reef (as of right now it’s just zoas, gsp, hammer, and a mushroom) and I am looking for some cheap specific types of corals. I know this is in the lps discussion but maybe specific types of acans, duncans, and anything else that looks cool but isn’t to expensive. I know all these corals many get not be able to live together because they all like different paeans but if someone could point me in the right direction and then I’ll do the research. I might get a Hi lighter torch but I feel it may look weird with the hammer (obv I would not put them right next to each other) and too much euphylia in a tank never looks good in my opinion. Any suggestions. I know the tank looks dirty in the picture I have to clean the glass and do a water change.

 

[shakacuz]

i would suggest you stay with the corals you have now, and work to having a thriving environment for them before adding new corals.

duncans are a very forgiving LPS you can try.

 

[T-J]

I wouldn't put anything new into that tank until you get it stabilized. Your zoas are closed and that hammer (I think it's a hammer in lower right) is melting. What are your nutrient levels? What light/flow do you have.

 

[Reefbuds]

I would definitely work towards making this a thriving environment for the corals you currently have. Once they are happy and growing well, you can start thinking of what to add next.. but right now adding more will not be the play imo

 

[vetteguy53081]

Candy cane
duncan
toadstool leather
setosa monti
stylopora

 

[Joethefish]

I wouldn't put anything new into that tank until you get it stabilized. Your zoas are closed and that hammer (I think it's a hammer in lower right) is melting. What are your nutrient levels? What light/flow do you have.

I added the hammer in the bottom right 2 days ago and I think it may be acclimating. The lights also just went on so they may still be opening. I have a 30w light and it’s a 15g tank. I know the light is small I’m working on getting a new one. Flow is around 140 gph. Nitrate is 20

 

[CanuckReefer]

Duncan or Candy Cane / Trumpet would be my recommendations. I find them to be quite forgiving, and the Duncan is a good indicator of what's happening in the tank imo. If its sulking a bit, something is a wee bit off usually. I just buy the 10-25 dollar frags nowdays and see how they do. Start with a one or two head frag of either and see how it goes?

 

[LIreefguy]

Joe I would build up those rocks a little more
You want caves and opening for water to flow

that current Rock structure will be a detritus trap

also welcome to the hobby to a fellow New Yorker

 

[Joethefish]

Joe I would build up those rocks a little more
You want caves and opening for water to flow

that current Rock structure will be a detritus trap

also welcome to the hobby to a fellow New Yorker

Thanks! I had another rock structure and if you think this one is a detritus trap you should see the old one! I am doing a water change today and will move them around. The rocks I have are very big so I may have to invest in some smaller ones.

 

[Cnidoblast]

Candy canes are pretty hardy things