new tank corals

what are some good starter corals to put in my tank? my tank ia about 2 months old and is doing very well i am due for my second water change on 18 jan. what should i be looking at? i pretty much have all the fish i want with the exception to a flame angle that i want to get next month. i have a 55 gal with about 70lbs of java live rock, a 175 watt mh and two 40 watt 48" florecent white bulbs, i have about 6 fish and i just want to add some more color to my tank.
thanks

 

rob,

I would be guided by how much algae there is in the tank.  If you are still experiencing some algal blooms or think there are still some blooms to come then I would stay with any long polyp LPS and with soft corals.  Not to many at this stage, maybe something like a plate coral and a common softie would be good IMO

John

 

i agree...any soft corals maybe a kenya tree or...colt...but beware it gets big like mine...damm thing takes up half the tank lol im gona frag it soon

 

what about your lighting? you say you have a 175 watt mh atinic? and 2 34 watt whites? what are the rateings on the mh and no?

 

I would go with an LPS like a bubble or Brain. If your looking for colour and movement maybe a hammer or frog spawn. But I would also watch for that next algae bloom it can kill off any coral.




Hey Rob, just wondering if your 3 scooter blennies eat fish food. Generally they are Cope pod eaters and with 3 in a 55G they will quickly run out of food.

J

 

i have 1 scooter and 3 danzels

 

Leather corals and shrooms are also good for a start.