Planning ahead: what corals can i have?

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lmetcalf

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I've got a 30 gal which is now cycling, and i'm trying to plan ahead a little for fish, etc.
I'd like a few corals, but I don't want to upgrade my lighting from just regular fluorescent bulbs. Is there any that would do well in my tank?
 
You're going to have to define "just regular fluorescent bulbs". Like what size/type and how many Watts?

But I'm thinking if it's just a single strip light, then there aren't many that will do well. Mushrooms maybe. Some of the non-photosynthetic corals would work, but they need constant feeding which tends to foul the tank. Perhaps some of the leathers? Not sure about those since I don't have any. I'm sure others will chime in about that.
 
I agree with kurt that your lighting is going to be a problem. You`ll need more intensity. At least PC or VHO lighting.
 
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