Coral.

chich0 · 09-12-2007, 07:50 AM

Can someone post up some names (and, or) pics? of good beginner corals.. and a basic idea of aggression and what corals should NOT go together?

Anselth · 09-12-2007, 08:00 AM

Depends on the light that you have, but some pretty hardy ones:

Zoanthids
Mushrooms
Ricordia
Leathers (Practice chemical warfare, running carbon is a good idea with these)
Pagodas

These requre a bit more light, but are still relatively hardy. All may send out sweeper tentacles, so need a bit more space:

Brain Corals (Favia, Lobophyllia, Wellsophyllia)
Bubble Coral

vdituri · 09-12-2007, 03:42 PM

I've also had really good luck with branching frogspawn and torch coral as far as Large Polyp Stony corals. Both can send out sweeper tentacles, but if far enough away from each other don't seem to have a problem. Do need good lights though.

chich0 · 09-13-2007, 08:58 AM

well i have a t5 reflector with 2 blues and 2 whites. will upgrade to MH eventually. need to save for a chiller unit first.

BigAl07 · 09-13-2007, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anselth

Depends on the light that you have, but some pretty hardy ones:

Zoanthids
Mushrooms
Ricordia
Leathers (Practice chemical warfare, running carbon is a good idea with these)
Pagodas

These requre a bit more light, but are still relatively hardy. All may send out sweeper tentacles, so need a bit more space:

Brain Corals (Favia, Lobophyllia, Wellsophyllia)
Bubble Coral

Those are some very GOOD suggestions. I have all but Pagodas in both of my tanks with medium level lighting. I also have FrogSpawn, torch Coral and Hammer coral (all closely related) and all of which sting with fore mentioned "sweeper" tentacles. All are doing very well in medium level lighting.

Here's karma to you for researching BEFORE hand!!

Allen

chich0 · 09-14-2007, 05:45 AM

MUST research! Otherwise ill regret it later lol. thanks for that guys

framerguy · 09-14-2007, 05:54 PM

Saltwater Fish, Saltwater Fish Aquariums, Live coral, Live rock, and Home Aquarium Supplies
here is a good site for researching corals and fish. I bought from him once but it wasn't a good experience, but his site has great information.

chich0 · 09-14-2007, 11:50 PM

Great site thanks for that

chich0 · 09-16-2007, 01:19 AM

Theres one thing i don't understand about selecting corals. The aggression.
I understand that some of them sting other corals but how do you know which ones to select or where to place them? And is it ok to have peaceful and aggressive corals in the same tank as long as you place them further apart? Also Corals that eat fish, Is that a no go zone? OR is it ok as long as you keep them well fed?
I want a tank full of anenome's but i know thats not possible

chich0 · 09-16-2007, 01:48 AM

Brain Coral
Birds Nest Coral
Button Polyps
Xenia
Ricordea
Bubble Coral
Goniopora Coral/flower pot coral
Montipora capricornis/Orange Cap/purple rimmed
Pipe Organ Coral
Star Polyp
Green Galaxia Coral
Toadstool Leathers
Mushroom Anenome
Long Tentacle Anemone/corkscrew anemone
How would these go in there?

Anselth · 09-16-2007, 02:05 AM

There are different methods corals have of being aggressive. Some stony corals will sting anything up to 3 inches away with sweeper tentacles. Many soft corals will release toxins into the water, so it's important to run carbon with these. Others will simply overgrow their neighbors. You can combine most corals, as long as you look at their specific placement requirements and don't overcrowd.

chich0 · 09-16-2007, 02:53 AM

hmm fair enough

chich0 · 09-16-2007, 05:49 AM

What can i get for my future clowns besides anemones?

Kazzy · 09-16-2007, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chich0

Brain Coral
Birds Nest Coral
Button Polyps
Xenia
Ricordea
Bubble Coral
Goniopora Coral/flower pot coral
Montipora capricornis/Orange Cap/purple rimmed
Pipe Organ Coral
Star Polyp
Green Galaxia Coral
Toadstool Leathers
Mushroom Anenome
Long Tentacle Anemone/corkscrew anemone
How would these go in there?

Flower pot is a big no no. They die in home aquariums no matter what. You will also need to keep the Xenia trimmed back so it doesn't get melted into coral slop by another coral.
As for something for your clowns, they like toadstools, torches, frogspawns... Stuff like that. Sometimes they will host mushrooms. Also, what do you mean by Button Polyps?

BigAl07 · 09-16-2007, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kazzy

......You will also need to keep the Xenia trimmed back so it doesn't get melted into coral slop by another coral.

Haven't had that happen it either of my tanks and my Xenia (both normal pulsing and Pom Pulsing types) are growing and spreading readily. In fact I've started fragging them for local reefers. Just lucky I guess.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kazzy

......As for something for your clowns, they like toadstools, torches, frogspawns... Stuff like that. Sometimes they will host mushrooms. Also, what do you mean by Button Polyps?

It's true the may host in torches and frogspawn take note that at times they are too rough for these soft skined guys. I've lost 2 frogspawn and as of today 1 torch all because the clown is just too rough. Grrrr

Allen

09-12-2007, 07:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
chich0 Serpent Star Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 208 View Gallery Karma Komment	Coral. Can someone post up some names (and, or) pics? of good beginner corals.. and a basic idea of aggression and what corals should NOT go together?

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Anselth Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 926 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Coral. Depends on the light that you have, but some pretty hardy ones: Zoanthids Mushrooms Ricordia Leathers (Practice chemical warfare, running carbon is a good idea with these) Pagodas These requre a bit more light, but are still relatively hardy. All may send out sweeper tentacles, so need a bit more space: Brain Corals (Favia, Lobophyllia, Wellsophyllia) Bubble Coral __________________ -Adam Learning on the fly My 70 Gallon Reef My 110 Gallon Build

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09-13-2007, 08:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
chich0 Serpent Star Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 208 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Coral. well i have a t5 reflector with 2 blues and 2 whites. will upgrade to MH eventually. need to save for a chiller unit first.

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chich0 Serpent Star Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 208 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Coral. Great site thanks for that

09-16-2007, 01:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
chich0 Serpent Star Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 208 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Coral. Theres one thing i don't understand about selecting corals. The aggression. I understand that some of them sting other corals but how do you know which ones to select or where to place them? And is it ok to have peaceful and aggressive corals in the same tank as long as you place them further apart? Also Corals that eat fish, Is that a no go zone? OR is it ok as long as you keep them well fed? I want a tank full of anenome's but i know thats not possible

09-16-2007, 01:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
chich0 Serpent Star Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 208 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Coral. Brain Coral Birds Nest Coral Button Polyps Xenia Ricordea Bubble Coral Goniopora Coral/flower pot coral Montipora capricornis/Orange Cap/purple rimmed Pipe Organ Coral Star Polyp Green Galaxia Coral Toadstool Leathers Mushroom Anenome Long Tentacle Anemone/corkscrew anemone How would these go in there?

09-16-2007, 02:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
Anselth Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 926 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Coral. There are different methods corals have of being aggressive. Some stony corals will sting anything up to 3 inches away with sweeper tentacles. Many soft corals will release toxins into the water, so it's important to run carbon with these. Others will simply overgrow their neighbors. You can combine most corals, as long as you look at their specific placement requirements and don't overcrowd. __________________ -Adam Learning on the fly My 70 Gallon Reef My 110 Gallon Build

09-16-2007, 02:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
chich0 Serpent Star Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 208 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Coral. hmm fair enough

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chich0 Serpent Star Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 208 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Coral. What can i get for my future clowns besides anemones?

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