[eickhorn]

Hello Guys.
I haven't had a saltwater tank in 20+ years.

Im making a reff with fish 54 gallon tank.

What would be the best corals/fish for a beginner ( After the cycle )

[Taras1]

Mushrooms, Polyps, Cabbage Leathers are good to start with. Many people say Toadstools as well, but I don't have a lot of luck with them.

[blind1993]

would 160 watts of flouresecnts support any corals that is whith 4 bulbs

[Taras1]

Originally Posted by blind1993

would 160 watts of flouresecnts support any corals that is whith 4 bulbs

I'd stick with soft corals with that lighting. There are some really interesting leathers and polyps which do ok. Once you get started and get a little more advanced some low light species like "Sun corals" do well in lower light situations. These corals, though, are more difficult because they demand phytoplankton and specialized feeding. How big is your tank?

[blind1993]

my tank is 55g and what would u suggest a the best first coral

[Taras1]

A few people on this site liked their toadstools, though I've not really been successful with them. I had good luck with Cabbage corals and Colt corals.

[blind1993]

what is a really good colts

[Fishhead Junkie]

i would get some type of brain coral. definitely get a torch coral or anenome. i would wait a while before you get some kind of gorgonian type coral. i bought a nice red piece and it looked great for a month and then it just fell apart. mushrooms are also easy as well as some yellow polyps.

[blind1993]

i want an open brain but those are too expensive my dad says

[Fishhead Junkie]

arent they pretty much all around the $50 price range? seems like everything is right around there give or take. i love one of my LFS places..no matter what, they always lower the price. even if its just $5 or $10, just makes you feel better.

[dragonboy4578]

mushrooms do great, and are easy to grow. thats what i started with

[blind1993]

i want some but i need someone to sell me some for free or cheap

[lynnvangsnes]

check out this link, it may help you decide.
10 Easy Corals For Your New Reef Tank - Saltwater Aquariums Guides' Extra
good luck and post pics, pics, and more pics!

[blind1993]

well i went to the pet store last night and talked my dad into geting me some good lighting and getting me a frogs pawn coral and they will be in my tank next week and any good advice ont ehm like when to start fraging and how to frag also lighting sechdules