Need some advice on the first additions

[Pirate Randy]

I have a 40 gallon cube tank that has finished cycling (until I added a cleanup crew of snails). The ammonia jumped a little but is falling again and nearly gone as of yesterday.

My equipment is a 750gph SICCE return pump, AI Prime light, VorTech mp10 power head, skimmer that is still in the breakin period.

My testing yesterday showed:
SpGrav 1.026 with a calibrated refractometer
pH 8.0-8.2
NH3 0-0.25 ppm
NO2 0
NO3 10

I am testing with an API saltwater master test kit

I have not bought a Ca, Mg or alk test yet

I have 2 questions.

First, what are some "easy" corrals to keep for a newbie? I have looked at several of them and want something that has a good chance of surviving my first go at this.

Second, I am planning a mixed reef so should I start with corral or fish

My fish wish list includes a pair of clowns, Royal gamma, firefish and a gobie of some kind.

Any suggestions would be welcomed

 

[Oscaror]

zoanthids, mushrooms, great beginner corals. Basically the majority of photosynthetic soft corals.

 

[4FordFamily]

Star polyps, Xenia, anthelia, some leathers, etc. are also pretty easy although the first three grow fast and can take over