Reefs UK - Caring and Propagating Acropora::
I am sad to say that the trade that supplies these types of corals and . If you do not get enough correct type of light to the base then the base may fade . I think that the corals you care for should be given the chance to live
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First off, this is my first saltwater tank, although I have 6 months experience in the freshwater hobby. I'm probably going to get a 30-gallon saltwater tank. It's going to have 30 lbs. of live rock. It's also going to have 2 ocellaris clown fish, 1 green clown goby, and 1 firefish. I would like some corals to go along with them. Which types of corals are best suited for the job that are easy to take care of? How much current do they need? How bright should the lights be? How many fit in the tank? How much do they cost? etc...
Answers greatly appreciated!
types of corals totally depend on what kind of lighting you plan on having on your tank. Some soft corals can be kept in a low to medium light. think 3-6 watts per gallon. dont just get regular aquarium lights. you need actinic lighting and something in the 10,000k spectrum. zooanthids, mushrooms, xenia, green star polyps, open brain corals are a few possibilities.
Coral-Frags.co.uk::
Well It obviously varies depending on the type of coral you are "fragging". It is generally accepted that you should get about a third of what the shop
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No Saltwater Tank Should go Without Elegant Coral - Associated ::
Oct 9, 2007 There are many different types of corals that you can pick from. place this coral next to your filter where it can get a good amount of
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as far as current goes, the general rule of thumb is 10gph for every gallon of tank space. so for 30 gallon you want 300 gph of flow . more is better, just dont over do it. You want to maintain optimal flow throughout the tank, you dont want any "dead spots" where there is no flow as detritus will accumulate there instead of being suspended in the water column so your filter can pick it up. It would be ideal to have two powerheads, one on each side of your tank with their outputs flowing in different directions.
Your fish stocking idea sounds good. Be sure not to overfeed your fish!!!! Its so easy as a beginner to want to feed your fish, they look hungry all the time. Feed very small amounts every other day or so. I usually turn my powerheads off when feeding that way I can get the food to the fish, instead of it swarming around the tank getting caught in areas the fish cant get to.
Selecting Coral for Your Aquarium::
The first thing you want to establish is the type of coral to place in your aquarium You should put a lot of thought into the placement of the corals in the but once you get the hang of it, it can be a very rewarding experience.
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Reefball Kids Page::
There are many different types of coral. Corals come in every color of the .. You can also get information from the different links from the Kid's Island
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For corals you must have RO water for water changes and topping off the tank. If you dont have access to it, like purchasing from a pet store (which adds up over time, I pay 50cents per gallon) then it may be better to invest in an Ro filtration unit for your house.
when you set your tank up, add the rock sand and water....and WAIT. this is the most important part. dont get in a hurry. your live rock will help cycle your tank and it can take at least 3 weeks before you are ready to add anything. dont buy all the fish at once. One at a time is better. wait a couple weeks between adding fish. give time for your beneficial bacteria to catch up with the additional bioload.
Same with corals, add them slowly. One at a time and wait. Corals can be expensive. Usually at least $10. but usually $30-$40 for small frags. Theres not really a limit as to how many can fit in your tank, but add slowly, research first, and add with caution. some corals have sweeping tentacles that can reach out and sting a neighbor coral if placed too close together. you can end up witha chemical warfare of sorts if you don't select them wisely.
Remeber, read as much as you can first to prepare yourself, and patience is key.
Good luck!!
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What type of corals should I get?