new to reef tanks

epok · #1 10-30-2012, 04:10 AM

Well guys i made the leap into reef tanks. I have had mine going for about 4months and i am finally comfortable with my water to add some corals

. Got some off laurie today. Got some good suggestions but i could use more.

I got a 14 gallon biocube. With a couple frags of zoas and hammers. Small colon of pulsating xenia.

What else should I add that is beginner and is colorful.

reefwars · #2 10-30-2012, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by epok

Well guys i made the leap into reef tanks. I have had mine going for about 4months and i am finally comfortable with my water to add some corals

. Got some off laurie today. Got some good suggestions but i could use more.

I got a 14 gallon biocube. With a couple frags of zoas and hammers. Small colon of pulsating xenia.

What else should I add that is beginner and is colorful.

acans and rics are always a nice addition and come in a variety of colors.

me personally i love gorgonians and monti's but they can be a bit more tricky

mrhasan · #3 10-30-2012, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by epok

Well guys i made the leap into reef tanks. I have had mine going for about 4months and i am finally comfortable with my water to add some corals

. Got some off laurie today. Got some good suggestions but i could use more.

I got a 14 gallon biocube. With a couple frags of zoas and hammers. Small colon of pulsating xenia.

What else should I add that is beginner and is colorful.

Nothing beats mushrooms when it comes to "beginner and colorful"

And for a bit spicy, you can try ricordia

epok · #4 10-30-2012, 04:33 AM

Yeah i got some small mushrooms. Oh man i like the ricordia. Might have to look into getting some

mrhasan · #5 10-30-2012, 04:46 AM

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Yeah i got some small mushrooms. Oh man i like the ricordia. Might have to look into getting some

Yah. But they are generally really small when you get frags of rics and are slow grower. So I stay away from them :P

epok · #6 10-30-2012, 05:06 AM

Doh Haha oh well. I dont mind slow lol

The Guy · #7 10-30-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by epok

Doh Haha oh well. I dont mind slow lol

Ya, the one you saw in my 50g has been there for quite awhile and has hardly grown at all. But they a beautiful. I started with 3 and lost 2 of them, so water quality is important so I've been told. Enjoy the the new corals Nick.

epok · #8 10-30-2012, 03:59 PM

Thanks again Laurie, always a joy to learn and see other people projects. Only makes me wanna spend more money haha. Can't wait to see your new setup.

ScubaSteve · #9 10-30-2012, 04:47 PM

I have an electric green sinularia that is a good grower and hardy as heck, with great color. Especially under actinics. I think it has been my oldest and best coral since starting up. I recommend it!

If you come out to Vancouver at all I can give you a fair sized frag of it.

mrhasan · #10 10-30-2012, 05:11 PM

I think nothing beats kenya tree in terms of "fast growth"