what is a nice corals for starters

[Unitylover]

zoas? toadstools? others?

 

[shakacuz]

softies are generally good starter corals.

 

[Unitylover]

any reccomendations?

 

[Jekyl]

Not GSP.

 

[mdb_talon]

I recommend figuring out the corals you like and want to have in your tank longterm. Then start with a couple of the cheaper ones to go with first.

 

[zoaprince]

Leathers like Nepthea, toadstool, Kenya Trees. Also cheap zoas like Eagle Eyes, Watermelons, Scrambeled Eggs, Bam Bams. Avoid high end zoas initially (a lot of them melt for no reason).

 

[Unitylover]

Not GSP.

? what are those?

 

[Jekyl]

? what are those?

Green star polyp. In my case it's a vile weed that takes over your tank.

 

[Unitylover]

I recommend figuring out the corals you like and want to have in your tank longterm. Then start with a couple of the cheaper ones to go with first.

planning to get toadstools, xenias, zoas etc.

 

[Unitylover]

also if this can help, my tank is currently a 10 gal FOWLR, im just asking because im getting a 10000K light for reasons

 

[EricR]

I'd say cheap zoas -- I have two and they're going strong in my tank so must be easy ones.

Depends on personal preference obviously but that's what my daughter likes and my LFS has 'em on their cheap $10, $20, and up racks so that's what I went with.

 

[Unitylover]

I have an LFS close by, they have a 10 and 20 dollar rack.

 

[damsels are not mean]

Candy cane

 

[Unitylover]

Candy cane

is that a xenia?

 

[Unitylover]

Candy cane

or a zoa

 

[Miami Reef]

planning to get toadstools, xenias, zoas etc.

Those are great options! Very pretty, hardy, and adds a lot of movement.

 

[Unitylover]

Those are great options! Very pretty, hardy, and adds a lot of movement.

yes, and xenias also pulse, or so Ive heard

 

[Miami Reef]

is that a xenia?

or a zoa

A candy cane is neither a Xenia nor a zoa. Google “candycane coral”

Here’s a picture:

They come in many other colors.

 

[Unitylover]

A candy cane is neither a Xenia nor a zoa. Google “candycane coral”

Here’s a picture:

They come in many other colors.

 

[Sharkbait19]

Candy cane is a type of lps - very easy species. I would wait until you have softies figured out though.

Good beginners are any leather, zoas, and Xenia/cloves/gsp. Be careful with the Xenia + relatives, as they spread like weeds if not controlled.