New to the Aquarium world.

29gal Bio Cube setup with 1 36w coralife Actinic and 1 36w coralife 10k. Oceanic BioCube 29gal skimmer. Marineland Stealth100 heater set at about 79degrees. All of my water tests have been good (home test and pet store test). Copepods are thriving. I think we are doing pretty well so far.

 

I also would love a mandrin. They are gorgeous. I do understand when you say you get so much conflicting information off the net different forums and pet stores and books you read. Im trying to get a tank started and sometimes get confused by all the information too.

 

If your water is good then you can go ahead and get whatever you want in there as far as fish/corals goes. But dont add too much. Stick with a few smaller fish. Maybe a clown, 6-line wrasse and some chromies or something like that. Dont add too much too quick becuase it can cause your tank to cycle again. Again, I would start with some easy corals, maybe a frog spawn and some mushrooms. Start slow and continue reading. You have a great start, just let the tank continue to mature and you will be well on your way.