Corals for a Newbie

[Tobman]

I am in the planning stages of a 75g reef tank. Not sure yet what I want in it - in fact about all I know is that there are corals and such one can keep in a tank.

I have yet to find a good book on corals (our library is limited). Recommendations?

What are the best corals and invertebrates for a newbie to keep (i.e., easy to moderate to maintain)?

 

[Holmie_D_Klown]

leathers, mushrooms, and zoos

 

[piti-u]

Try these, great books.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...1/103-3433840-8177430?_encoding=UTF8&v=glance
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...2/103-3433840-8177430?_encoding=UTF8&v=glance

I agree with Holmie. Those are easy starters.
Look at pictures of other tanks on here and decide what you like. With some research you can keep almost anything.

 

[Tobman]

Thanks

Thanks

Thanks. I just ordered the Corals book.

What a fascinating hobby.

 

[jimbo045]

I also say Leathers, Mushrooms and Zoanthilias.

 

[Travis L. Stevens]

When starting, it's best to take it a step at a time so your experience, knowledge, and skills can grow. I'm stuck at the LPS stage right now I'm trying various SPS and not much luck yet. *sigh*

Soft Corals
Green Star Polyps, Xenia, Zoanthids, Button Polyps, Mushrooms, Toadstools, Colt Coral, and Kenya Tree are very easy to keep.

LPS
Torch, Frogspawn, Hammer

SPS
Montipora digitata, Montipora capricornus