first piece

[mfrancis]

Sup peeps,

Just about to purchase my first piece of coral, any suggestions?

I was wondering if like fish, some are hardier than others, would like to start off with something safe.

thanks in advance

[sebastian]

very easy and almost fool proof are mashrooms ...but to tell more what is good for you we have to know about your system......size, light, condition etc.

[mfrancis]

I have a 28 gallon bow. About 25-35 lbd of live rock
1 tomato clown, 1 yellow tang, 4 green chromis, 2 turbo snails, 1 sebae anenomie
Coralife lighting 130 watts total when both lights are on.
Tank has been fish only for over 1 year as I venture into the world of reef.

Thanks again

[sebastian]

like above, green star polyps, shrooms, some zoo's, hammer coral

[mfrancis]

is there a place to find pics of dirrent corals and their names. Im not familiar with corals by name and will need visual asistance.

also how do u get your tank info under your post the way you have it

[sebastian]

in your user cp options edit your signature - what you see uder the comment is your signature...... back to topic..... that link can help alot
Saltwater Reef Aquariums: Live Coral for Saltwater Coral Reef Aquariums

[zeus_roush]

what are your water tests looking like? you have six fish in 29 gallons. i would imagine that being pretty hard to keep the water stable. you will find alot of helpful people and information here though.

[mfrancis]

sweet. When people refer to a clean up crew. are they reffering to packages like the below that i found on saltwaterfish.com and would you suggest such a large variety for a 28 gallon? thanks so much for your help. I am learning alot.

Products belonging to this package Quantity
Scarlet Hermit Crab: 10
Blueleg Hermit Crab: 10
Nasssarius Snail: 10
Brittle Starfish: 2
Coral Banded Shrimp: 1
Emerald Crab: 3
Turbo/Astrea Snail: 20
Cleaner Clam: 2

[zeus_roush]

yes that is what people are refering to as a (cuc) clean up crew.

[sebastian]

for 28g cleanup 10 blue leg hermits, 3 scarlets, 10 turbo/astrea snails and regular WATER CHANGES

[mfrancis]

thanks for the tip roush,

Its hard for me to consider these lil chromis fish as they are so small but your are right. I was advised that they are happier in schools. MAybe I'll flush a few.lol

water tests are looking good. still working on nitrate levels but i am hoping my new skimmer helps.

[mfrancis]

don't think i am familar with a scarlet.. let me do some quick research

[mfrancis]

found the scarlet.. any acclimation tips for this cuc. i am so not listening to a word i hear at my lfs

[sebastian]

DON'T flush helthy fish...return it to LFS or give away.... flush = big NO NO in your next life the might or to you...hehhehehhe

[sebastian]

i do every 30 min / half cup of aquarium water for 3 hours and then....