new tank set up

[iceland]

Hi gang
I have just joined the reef.and I would like to say hello to you all.and I am will be setting up a new tank soon for corals.and 2 to 4 gobys.I have a orca tl450 with marine fish in it.but I want to change to corals.the tank I am buying is the 28g nano reef tank.and i would like your help in picking the easy to keep carols. I do have a mushroom in the orca already.i am on the understanding that soft corals are easy to keep.is that right.I just want a lot color in the tank.but I dont know how many I can have in this tank of 28 gallon.all help will be greatfully receved.cheers iceland

[jenglish]

Welcome to TRT!

Most softies are pretty hardy such as zoanthids, palythoas, and mushrooms. If you want a really tough customer look for a star polyp or other corals that grow as mats. Even the simplest won't grow under a single standard fluorescent and I am unfamiliar with the tank you speak of. What kind of lighting do you have?

[iceland]

Hi jenglish
thanks for the reply.the tank is a 28g nano marine reef aquarium.up grade from the 24 nano tank i think.Its a plug and off you go tank.the lighting in it is a 150w metal halide light.skimmer powerheads and filters. I think all the gear is there for a reef set up.

[jenglish]

Sounds like you have plenty of light for any softies you would want as well as have power for any stonies you wished to ry down the road. There are many different colors of zoanthids and they are quite hardy. I am not exactly sure what all corals are available where you are located. besides the ones I mentioned above look into Xenia and kenya tree corals. If you look at Liveaquaria.com, they have many pictures and descriptions of their corals that are a good beginner guide. Happy reefing

[iceland]

Thanks Jenglish
you have been a great help.I will go onto the web site you mentioned.and have a look around.do some home work.thans again mate.regards iceland

[jenglish]

No problem Soft corals is more of a specialty forum, if you post in General Reef more folks probably would have been along to offer advice. I might look to see if there is a reef club in your area, it can be a great place to get advice as well as find hands on help or trade frags of coral

[aquawolf]

Welcome to TRT!!!

Definitely check out Live Aquaria's section on Nano Corals. With the metal halide over that tank you should be able to keep just about any coral you want, but it is good to start with some of the more hardy species. Best of luck with the new system.