Coral info

[Grease]

My tanks been up n running for about 10 months. So far I only have fowlr. I want to start looking into getting some corals. I want to read up on everything before I buy. So basically what is some important, need to know basic info about having corals? Also what r some good starter corals?

 

[mikewest]

You are going to need good lighting, filtration, and nice tank mates. What's in your tank and what equipment do you have?

 

[Grease]

I have a 45g. Filtration is hob reef octopus BH 2000, TLF phosban reactor, a basic bio filter with a chem pure bag. Fishes r one coral beauty angel, two ocellaris clownfish n 3 cardinal fish.

 

[carey]

That angel might give you some issues with eating corals. :-( They are not considered 100% reef safe....

 

[Grease]

Not safe for all corals?

 

[mikewest]

It depends on the fish IMO, I have a dwarf flame angel and he is fine with me open Brain coral and Kenya tree I've never seen him pick at anything.

 

[Gregcoyote]

My flame has always been safe with my corals, same with my coral beauty. Most of the other dwarf angles are not reef safe.

 

[Mpfaff77]

I have a potters angel and he hasn't nipped at anything either.

 

[mikewest]

So in your case just get a cheap coral frag and see if he nips at it and observe.

 

[Photoevangelist]

I've heard they can suddenly turn and start nipping your corals after years of being "reef safe". I love my corals and wouldn't risk putting one in myself. I've also heard the coral beauties like brain coral. Perhaps try a mushroom coral?

 

[Gregcoyote]

I think it tends to be a case by case thing. My angels are over 10 years old and still don't pick on the coral. I have a black tail that likes to nip, but doesn't do any lasting damage. If you have a good feeding regime, I think they are less likely to pick. Some angels, like lemon peel angels, can really be a nightmare on coral. Everybody has their own story, so it's a chance. I have seen many people put trigger fish in their reef tanks, something I wouldn't tend to do, but they have found them to be reef safe in their situations.

 

[Grease]

I wanted to start off with a frag too. Simply bc t is my first coral n something does goes I would feel bad but not as bad if it wasnt a frag

 

[Grease]

What frags would be a good starter for me?

 

[Mpfaff77]

Frogspawn. Hammer. Pulsing Xenia. Leather corals. Zoanthids. mushrooms. All very easy care corals.

 

[Sniperhank]

I'd recommend a duncan. They are great to watch, hardy, and you can feed them mysis if you want. Watching them eat is one of my favorite things to do.

 

[Grease]

Cool. I'll check them out. Is there some basic info that I need to know before I get some?

 

[mikewest]

Just search it up on live aquaria it will give the basics

 

[Grease]

Ok. Will do. Thanks