What is the easiest coral to start with?
These corals are generally considered easy to care for and don’t require a slew of special additives to thrive in your tank….
- Zoanthids.
- Sinularia Leather.
- Weeping Willow Toadstool.
- Xenia.
- Green Star Polyps (GSP)
- Euphyllia.
- Bubble Corals.
- Duncans.
When should I get my first coral?
Coral can first be added to an aquarium when it has finished its Nitrogen Cycle, and the various algae blooms have passed. Adequate lighting, regular maintenance, frequent water changes, and stable water parameters will then help the coral grow.
Are soft corals easy to keep?
Beautiful, live soft corals can be easy to take care in reef aquariums. These are hardy varieties that typically adapt well to aquarium life and don’t require intense light; most do best with low to moderate lighting and water movement or similar reef tank conditions.
How do I introduce new coral to my tank?
Slowly Introduce Water – One way to slowly introduce your coral to your tank water is to place the coral in a small container. Take it out of the bag and slowly add water from your tank into the container. This will help your coral adjust to any changes in water chemistry.
How soon can you add coral to a new tank?
Corals can be added to a new reef tank when your tank has completed its nitrogen cycle that roughly takes 2-8 weeks. Nitrogen cycling and getting rid of algae blooms will clear the way for you to add corals as early as possible. Monitor your water parameters and only add corals once these are stable enough.
Are SPS corals good for beginners?
Hardy little SPS corals, Leaf corals develop corallites that make them particularly resistant to disease. This resistance makes them an excellent choice for beginners (you know, just in case). They require high light levels, though, and they prefer a strong water current.