New Reef Tank

[B_easte]

I'm starting a new 10-gallon reef tank. I'm going for an all-softies tank and currently have a zoa frag in there. Do you have any recommendations on what corals I should add? I'm thinking about adding some gsp and pulsing xenia. I'm somewhat new to corals and have only kept zoanthids so far. I'd also appreciate any recommendations on fish and clean-up crew since I've never stocked a tank this small (It currently just has two blue-legged hermit crabs, no fish yet). Thanks!
Edit: I forgot to mention that I would like to add macroalgae too, I'm considering Pom Pom and Red Fern macroalgae.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I'm starting a new 10-gallon reef tank. I'm going for an all-softies tank and currently have a zoa frag in there. Do you have any recommendations on what corals I should add? I'm thinking about adding some gsp and pulsing xenia. I'm somewhat new to corals and have only kept zoanthids so far. I'd also appreciate any recommendations on fish and clean-up crew since I've never stocked a tank this small (It currently just has two blue-legged hermit crabs, no fish yet). Thanks!
Edit: I forgot to mention that I would like to add macroalgae too, I'm considering Pom Pom and Red Fern macroalgae.

Mushrooms and toadstools are easier coral to keep.

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

Leathers, Clove polyps, mushrooms, GSP are all colorful softies that are very easy to care for. Xenia is easy too, but I like Clove polyps better since they're more colorful.

As for fish, you could do yellow clown gobies, firefish, red spotted gobies, or you could do a goby + pistol shrimp pair. Just a few of many options you have. Keep researching!

 

[ZachariahBeanz]

Leathers, Clove polyps, mushrooms, GSP are all colorful softies that are very easy to care for. Xenia is easy too, but I like Clove polyps better since they're more colorful.

As for fish, you could do yellow clown gobies, firefish, red spotted gobies, or you could do a goby + pistol shrimp pair. Just a few of many options you have. Keep researching!

I agree with the fish here, I wouldn’t get more than one fish though since your tank is small. But GSP and pulsing Xenia spread like wild fire so if you do get those I would try and isolate them.

 

[PharmrJohn]

GSP looks great but grows FAST. In my last tank, I had to manage it closely so it didn't take over. I had xenia also, but it grew fast as well

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

I agree with the fish here, I wouldn’t get more than one fish though since your tank is small. But GSP and pulsing Xenia spread like wild fire so if you do get those I would try and isolate them.

Yeah, I didn't mean for it to come across as all those fish can go in OPs tank. OP could probably put 2 fish in that tank with proper Filtration.

 

[B_easte]

Yeah, I didn't mean for it to come across as all those fish can go in OPs tank. OP could probably put 2 fish in that tank with proper Filtration.

No problem! I understood I've been in the saltwater hobby for a few years now I'm aware of my limitations. I was just looking for some suggestions on what to put in. I've kept a watchman goby and pistol shrimp before and loved watching them work together. Thanks for the input!

 

[FUNGI]

NO Kenya Trees.....!!!!!

 

[ScottJ]

Since you already have a couple zoas, why not a whole zoa tank? You could put some magnetic frag holders on the bask wall and have like tiered gardens. There are so many types of them that you would never get sick of it. And, you could always sell/trade/barter extra frags.

 

[B_easte]

Since you already have a couple zoas, why not a whole zoa tank? You could put some magnetic frag holders on the bask wall and have like tiered gardens. There are so many types of them that you would never get sick of it. And, you could always sell/trade/barter extra frags.

That's a great idea! I'll definitely keep that in mind. I sure do love the variety of zoas and all the bright colors.