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cjtabares
03-31-2009, 8:04 PM
This is a list of corals I wanted was just wondering what people thought of the list
My tank is 100gal (72x18x18) with a Current Nova Extreme Pro 72" 468 watts 6-39 watt 10,000°K 6-39 watt 460 nm actinic



Bali Green Slimmer (Acropora yongei)
Dendrophyllia (Dendrophylliidae)
Orange Ricordea Mushrooms (Ricordea florida)
Frogspawn Coral (Euphyllia paradivisa)
Branching Hammer Coral (Euphyllia parancora)
Brain Coral (Lobophyllia sp.) or (Trachyphyllia sp.)
Clove Polyps (Clavularia sp.)
Candy Cane Coral (Caulastrea furcata)
Plate Coral (Cycloseris sp.)
Or
Fungia Plate Coral (Fungia sp.)

I would like some other sps but am not sure my t5 will be adequate light.

Amphiprion
03-31-2009, 8:19 PM
Lighting should be fine for most. Look into Montipora, Pocillopora, Stylophora, Seriatopora, etc. They should do well for you.

fsn77
04-01-2009, 8:33 AM
That list looks fine with that light... If anything, it'll be a matter of placing some on your list in the proper area (to avoid too much light for some, too little for others).

Fishieness
04-01-2009, 8:41 AM
agreed. you'll do fine. just take it slow :)

cjtabares
04-01-2009, 9:21 AM
yeah i have no problem taking it slow dont want to rush anything. Is there any rule to the order you add coral?

Thanks

fsn77
04-01-2009, 10:07 AM
If your tank is newer, I would suggest adding some of the more tolerant corals first. If for some reason the conditions in your tank aren't able to support them, it would save you from wasting money on some of the more sensitive corals that are also likely to be a bit more expensive.

From your list, good ones to start with would be the clove polyps, candy cane, and ricordeas. Unless you're picking up exotic colors of those corals, they shouldn't be particularly pricey or sensitive.

cjtabares
04-01-2009, 10:16 AM
Well my tank has been up for 6 months it has had no major problems, i have some Zoanthus and they are growing and doing well. But i will start with the less sensitive ones so i can get a hang of caring for corals.

Thanks