Stocking my 125

[Redbellyjx]

I have never kept corals before and i want to start stocking my 125 thats been running for about 2 months now.

I was hoping for some suggestions on easy LPS corals to start with so i can get my feet wet a little.

I have a 125 with dual overflows, 55 gallon sump, MTC 250 skimmer, ~1800 gph flow, and for lights 3x150 watt 10k halides, 4 x 96w PC atinics.

the tank has had a stable salinity and PH but the PH is a little low (7.8-.9). I have added calcium/alk buffer last week and now have the lights running on a steady schedule so im hoping this will raise the PH a bit more. im going to do another test when i go home to see if the tank is ready to accept corals.

but back to my question.... what are some good starter LPSs?

 

[blange3]

While you are working on the ph make sure to check your Alk, Calcium and Magnesium.

I actually cycled my LPS tank for 5 months before I started adding coral and another month for fish. I got a nice healthy pod population by waiting. Of course the only way I survived that long wait was because it was my second tank, so I had another one to play with while waiting!

As far as starters go I would recommend candy canes and a frogspawn. Both are pretty hardy and with good conditions you should see growth in the candy canes fairly quickly. Frogspawns are just so cool!

 

[Redbellyjx]

i am absolutley in love with frogspawn!! i already have fish in my tank... 2 black oscellaris clowns, and about 5 damsels. i have a clean up crew en-route which will probably be added this weekend.

ive been trying to search around, but the search engine doesnt seem to want to work for me.