Are these corals good for a 55 gallon tank?

[GpixL]

Pulsing Xenia

Zoanthids

Green Star Polyps

Birdsnest Coral

Montipora Cap

Thanks!

 

[Zach72202]

How good is your lighting?

 

[GpixL]

I am getting 2 of these: Amazon.com : VIPARSPECTRA Timer Control Dimmable 165W LED Aquarium Light Full Spectrum for Grow Coral Reef Marine Fish Tank LPS/SPS : Pet Supplies

 

[Zach72202]

The xenia, zoas, and green star polyps should be no problem. Those are all soft corals and you should be able to grow them relatively easily given a tank that is cycled and fish ready. Growth is usually slow with corals in general though.

For the montipora and birdsnest, they might be a bit trickier as they are SPS, meaning they like more light. I would try placing them at a higher point in your tank with a good amount of flow. I know those two are generally easier than Acropora, but still not as easy as zoas or GSP.

I'm not super good with saltwater, but that's some pretty generic information to get you started. Sorry I couldn't help more

 

[GpixL]

Thats allg thanks so much for your help!

The xenia, zoas, and green star polyps should be no problem. Those are all soft corals and you should be able to grow them relatively easily given a tank that is cycled and fish ready. Growth is usually slow with corals in general though.

For the montipora and birdsnest, they might be a bit trickier as they are SPS, meaning they like more light. I would try placing them at a higher point in your tank with a good amount of flow. I know those two are generally easier than Acropora, but still not as easy as zoas or GSP.

I'm not super good with saltwater, but that's some pretty generic information to get you started. Sorry I couldn't help more

Btw, are there any other corals you would reccomend instead of the SPS? Although I do like the big caps. Thanks

 

[Zach72202]

Thats allg thanks so much for your help!

Btw, are there any other corals you would reccomend instead of the SPS? Although I do like the big caps. Thanks

A lot of people have good luck with euphyllias such as hammers, torches, and frog/octospawn. In general LPS are easier than SPS, but there are so many types its impossible for me to list them off. Also, I think ricordea/mushrooms are really cool because they have nice color, easy to grow, and are pretty cheap. A nice florida ricordea can run you anywhere between 15-30$, nice oranges, blues, and some green. Nothing crazy, but for the price to looks, it'll wow anybody who comes over to look at your tank!

 

[GpixL]

A lot of people have good luck with euphyllias such as hammers, torches, and frog/octospawn. In general LPS are easier than SPS, but there are so many types its impossible for me to list them off. Also, I think ricordea/mushrooms are really cool because they have nice color, easy to grow, and are pretty cheap. A nice florida ricordea can run you anywhere between 15-30$, nice oranges, blues, and some green. Nothing crazy, but for the price to looks, it'll wow anybody who comes over to look at your tank!

Thank you!

 

[Rcslade124]

If the butterfly in your pic is in the 55 I wouldn't add corals. Butterfly are known coral eaters. That being said thoose lights will grow anything you want. You can put any coral you want in a 55. This being said. Start with soft corals xenia's,polyps,and mushrooms. Sps needs a well established tank. 1year plus. And very stable parameters. Alk, calcium,and magnesium need to be monitored regularly minimum of once a week. Nitrates need to be around 1-3ppm max and phosphate .1 coral are like supercharged discus. You need to be on top of everything all the time.

 

[GpixL]

If the butterfly in your pic is in the 55 I wouldn't add corals. Butterfly are known coral eaters. That being said thoose lights will grow anything you want. You can put any coral you want in a 55. This being said. Start with soft corals xenia's,polyps,and mushrooms. Sps needs a well established tank. 1year plus. And very stable parameters. Alk, calcium,and magnesium need to be monitored regularly minimum of once a week. Nitrates need to be around 1-3ppm max and phosphate .1 coral are like supercharged discus. You need to be on top of everything all the time.

Thanks! He is not in my 55 but I will make sure to start with the softs.