New Corals

[Dloy90]

Morning folks. I need some help... I originally set this tank up for fish only but I won't lie... I previously tried, and failed with an anemone and torch coral. Learnt from those mistakes though and am moving on so I'm wanting to get some corals. I see some awesome tanks on here and am looking for some help for what corals and where to put them. I want a nice mix of colour. The photo bellow is my tank and I'm hopeless with designing and visioning things so please fire away with any suggestions. Photos would be very helpful too!

Also, I just got an MP40... Added a side view photo of the tank. Wheres best to place it and what program should I use?(it's an old photo but it's nice and clean )

 

[ScottR]

Go slow and try something easy like zoas. I think they’re fun and when they start growing new heads, you’ll have all the confidence you’ll need. Trumpet and Duncan’s are quite easy. Trumpet will give you some nice colors and Duncan’s some waving action.

 

[Reefer40b]

Go slow and try something easy like zoas. I think they’re fun and when they start growing new heads, you’ll have all the confidence you’ll need. Trumpet and Duncan’s are quite easy. Trumpet will give you some nice colors and Duncan’s some waving action.

Good advice here, I would also recommend the same. Sofites are great too

 

[El_Guapo13]

Trumpets, duncans, zoas are all hardy and easy to care for. My first coral was actually a Blastomussa Merletti, and he is one of the faster growing LPS in my tank. Mushrooms are also very hardy and make good beginner corals. As are acans (I mostly have Micromussa Lords).

 

[austenreefer]

Definitely Zoas to start. GSP is dang near indestructible but it’s also very finicky... even in established tanks it will close randomly. Every coral is different though so don’t get discouraged. Main thing to focus on is keeping the tank consistent and having good lighting!

 

[Dloy90]

NIce one, where would you place the MP40?

 

[fishguy242]

hi agree with others ,also some green softies would be cool,dip your zoas,[careful paly toxin

 

[MERKEY]

Nice looking tank!

If you already know this info then please disregard

Getting into corals is definitely different than a FOWLR tank.

How long has your ta k been running?

The main difference is you need to control the main 3....

ALK
CAL
MAG

If you havent started testing for those I would start.

Once you have those around these values and are held steady with consistant water changes or dosing as a lot do, then you can have corals survive and thrive.

ALK : 7-11
CAL : 400-500
MAG : 1300-1500

MP40 placement is depending on coral placement. I dont have one so I cant speak on programming.

Most use them one one side of the tank towards the top to ripple the water and go the length of the tank.

I have 2 HYDOR 1950GPH set up on one side on the top to create a wave effect and then I have a 250GPH pointed in the middle going on/off on opposite times to create a tidal wave effect. I have torches that need A LOT of flow. Each tank is different.

You will need to set it up and see if you and your tank like the way it moves water.