What Should my Next coral Be?

Discussion in 'Coral' started by HollyG, Nov 5, 2011.

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  1. HollyG

    HollyG Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    I have a 10 gallon reef and I am unsure of what I want my next couple corals to be. My bday is another couple weeks and my dad said I can choose anything $80 and under. I really don't want any SPS please. What I currently have is a large frogspawn, eagle eye zoos, purple zoos, kenya tree, green striped, red and blue mushrooms, anthelia and a devil's hand. I don't want any duplicates of the corals I already have, so something new please. I want to do research first on the coral I think is the nicest and make sure my LFS has the coral in. The one I go to has a very large selection. So, if you coulds name some good softies or LPS that I can easily be fragged to keep it down to size in such a small tank that would be great! no star polyps please. Leather corals I may be a little picky with, but name em if you think they would do well. Thanks so much!
     
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  3. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Bubble, open or closed brain, or candy cane corals would be nice LPS additions. While toadstools get fairly large, they're beautiful and one of the easiest leathers to keep and frag. :)
     
  4. 2in10

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    Ricordea mushrooms don't get very large and are quite beautiful.
     
  5. HollyG

    HollyG Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Oh and no Nems please, tank is just too small for them and I dont wanna risk it moving around the tank stinging everything lol. Thanks.
     
  6. Jake

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    I really like ricordeas. They are easy to keep and one of the most beautiful things in my tank. Here are mine, the pictures don't do them justice.

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  7. HollyG

    HollyG Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    The pictures are still very nice! I am actually considering one of these but I already have mushrooms and though it does look different than regular mushrooms it's not quite what I'm looking for, maybe something a little more "flowy" :)
     
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  9. 2in10

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    How about a torch coral for flowy.
     
  10. HollyG

    HollyG Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Yea I was thinking torch coral or duncan... I'm still looking though.
     
  11. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    For tentacled corals I'd say Duncan over a Torch. Torches take a ton of room and are a little aggressive.

    Also look at:

    - Trumpet Corals - one of my favs - easy to frag
    - Alveopora - cool looking tentacles
    - Pagoda Cup - slow growing, but cool looking

    Others have mentioned Ricordeas. I have a bunch and they are great
     
  12. tattoolew

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    A great chalice would be nice, you can get a more exotic frag for less than $80. Also with such a small tank proper acclimation would be a must.

    FYI Mummy eyes are my fav.