[thelastmucci]

OK so I've basically decided on what types of livestock and how much LR I should get. I would greatly appreciate all your opinions on if what I want would be "too much" for a 34 gallon and I would also like some input on some specific types of corals. As always feedback is appreciated but not necessary. I've a long ways to go till I get my tank and then it will take a few weeks with it up and running but I'm just so excited that I had to make this list. Thanks again.

51 lbs of LR (from LFS)
40 lbs of LS (from LFS)

Xenia- pulsing
Mushrooms polyps (prefrebibly green or blue) - what would you guys get
leather coral - I am at a complete loss for this one...all I know is I like the "finger" type
brain coral - would this be too big for a 34 gallon

false Perc.
lawnmower blenny
pajama cardinal fish
royal gramma
sixline wrasse - not sure how big these guys get would like some input

I'd really like to get an anemone but have read that they aren't good for beginners and if I get something I don't want it to die because of me and my lack of knowledge. Also I don't want it to move around like crazy and sting my corals. So I would like any input from people that have anemones particually BTA's.

[lynnvangsnes]

Anthony, mushroom corals are excellent for a beginner. They are hardy, and propagate quickly with the right lighting and water conditions. Sounds like you have your LR and LS planned out well. Pulsing xenias will be nice as well, should they survive the trip..you said you're getting all this from you LFS? I have read that the xenias (once highly sought after), are now considered, in some circles, weeds; as they grow very quickly as well. I have no opinion on your finger leather coral, as I am not familiar with them; likewise the brain coral...lighting and water quality would be the key. I will (eventually) be getting some blastomussa merletti (sp?) corals, aka cup corals. These were recommended for beginners as well. Zoanthids would be a good choice for a beginner also.
Your fish choices sound ok to me, except for the wrasse. It seems I read somewhere that they have some particular needs, although I don't recall what they are.
Clowns are always a good choice, especially with a BTA. BTAs are fine, and as mentioned above, lighting is a key with them. The BTA and the clown will both benefit from the symbiotic relationship. Once your BTA finds its spot, it will more or less stay there, although they can move around at will. Hope this helps!