What to avoid?

[David Geller]

I am setting up a new 120g high end reef. I want to end up with an SPS dominant tank but am thinking I should start with some LPS corals and only the easiest SPS until my tank gets some stability over the first six months to a year. The tank will run an Apex with most of the associated gizmos. Kessil 360s lights. Nyos skimmer. Algae reactor. Clarisea input. 2 part dosing.

So my question is: what corals to start with that I won't regret in the long run? Or. conversely, what not to get? I am thinking no softies and no euphyllia (due to stinging). But perhaps Duncans for movement and also favias and favites.

Thanks for any advice you can offer

 

[melanotaenia]

Acan corals are relatively easy and don't sting aggressively and come in a variety of colors; you would be unlikely to regret getting a few of these to start off with!