Polyps

[AC2020x]

Hey, right now I don't have any corals or anything in my tank just to clowns, and I was thinking of getting an easy type of coral for my tank. Anyone have any ideas? I have a 29 gallon, and I was thinking of starting with some polyps? I will get getting 135W lights with moonlights so I think they should work well with Polyps. Any suggestions at which kind I should get? Also, do I need to put anything in my tank to make the conditions right or for feeding it? I feed my clowns some brine and mysis shirmp every couple days so that should be good for them. Any chemicals or anything I need to put in my tank for them to survive???

Thanks!

 

[redfishblewfish]

AC, for starters you will want to start using a salt for reef tanks. This salt has more of the minerals needed for reef tanks (versus fish only salt). I also assume you are testing for ammonia, nitrites and nitrates. In addition, you will want to start testing for Calcium, Alkalinity and Magnesium (as a minimum), and maintain proper levels as well. Also measuring and maintaining proper ph is important, and will be relatively easy if alkalinity and magnesium are maintained.

As far as coral choice, I would suggest searching for “beginner corals,” and pick from that list. What comes to mind are Xenia, Kenya tree, clove polyps, to mention a few. In general, fish can take a little more abuse as far as nitrate levels while corals are a bit more sensitive.

 

[ToeJam]

one thing I hate about Xenia, button Polyps, and Kenya... they grow and spread like weeds. And getting store credit for trade on them stinks.

What about Zoo's? They spread to but not as fast as my buttons ...and they have many variety of colors...and trade for a decent price.

If you do go Xenia.... there are a few types ..regular xenia , Silver tips, and PomPoms..there are more but those 3 ive seen are most common in many salt water specialty stores.

I would go for the PomPoms because they look more feathery and white...and they really pulse well... and trade well to.