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Old 07-27-2006, 04:49 PM   #1
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What can I get for my first coral

I am ready for coral and I want a good beginner coral for a 30 gallon tank with 30 pounds of live rock in it. I want coral that will be compatible with the stuff that I have now. The stuff that I have is in my sig.

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You might want to let folks know what kind of lighting you have.
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Old 07-27-2006, 05:35 PM   #3
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Lighting = 10k, 50/50, CP floresent, 105 watts
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Mushrooms would be a good choice
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How about some zoos? They are not as expensive as others and they come in a great variety of colors
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I'd say go with the shrooms. They aren't as sensitive as the zoos.
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mushrooms, zoos and yellow polyps are all great options for your first coral.
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easy

i started with a cabbage leather coral it was pretty hardy
considering it would always fall off the LR due to shady rock it was attached to
and also the dreaded speedy gonzales( mexican turbo snail) would knock it off too
but the pros are right the mushrooms and zoos are the easiest
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Here is my cabbage leather. They are pretty hardy. What did you end up getting Wee
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