Begginner soft corals?

Discussion in 'Soft Corals' started by Anldyxp, Jan 22, 2011.

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  1. Anldyxp

    Anldyxp Skunk Shrimp

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    Hi guys. I was just wondering if anyone can recommend some hardy beginner corals? I would like to give them a try. Thank you!:)
     
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  3. PetMother

    PetMother Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Mushrooms can be a good start :)
     
  4. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    Mushrooms, zoas, xenia (sometimes...some people can keep it & some can't), leathers, and I'm sure others I can't think of right now.
     
  5. Anldyxp

    Anldyxp Skunk Shrimp

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    Thanks guys! I'll start doing some research on the ones you've mentioned.:)
     
  6. Tmobo

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    I have green blastos and they have been hardy for me. Growing a new head/polyp every week almost.
     
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    bvb-etf-luva Banned

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    kenya tree, most tree corals are good. leathers?
     
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  9. Tmobo

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    Whoops. Blastos are Lps. Umm easy soft would be kenyas, mushrooms, zoas, palys,
     
  10. Anldyxp

    Anldyxp Skunk Shrimp

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    Thanks again. I think I will start off with some mushrooms since they are inexpensive.
     
  11. Anldyxp

    Anldyxp Skunk Shrimp

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    Thanks again for all of your help. I picked up a nice sized zoanthid yesterday. It is green blue and orange. I hope they do well so I can give frags to my friends =]

    *edit* One more question. yesterday the zoas started to open up again after being in my tank for a while. But my scooter blenny keeps climbing over them and causing them to close back up. Is this going to stress out the coral in some way or cause problems? Thanks!
     
  12. tattooedsoul87

    tattooedsoul87 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    my cleaner shrimp is always walking all over all my corals causing them to close. its a pretty common thing to happen, they should be fine