Oilers71 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I'm getting ready to cycle my first reef tank. It's a 29 gallon biocube. I've had freshwater aquariums for a long time but this is my first reef tank. Can someone recommend a good website on coral. I want to start Learning more about corals while I'm waiting for the cycle to complete. Quote Link to comment
MR.FEESH Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 If you haven't already, I would highly recommend watching some or the bulk of this YouTube video series: 52 Weeks of Reefing The coral ones are #35-38, but if this is your first reef tank I think there's value in starting from the beginning as they tend to build on each other and make sense chronologically. Once you're ready to purchase, there are some websites like this one that have corals grouped into a few categories-- the beginner section would definitely be up your alley. You can also sort and filter by difficulty, lighting requirements, reef compatability, etc. The skinny is that you'll probably want to start with soft corals which tend to be hardy, among the most forgiving, have generally less lighting/ flow requirements, generally 100% photosynthetic and don't need supplemental food...you get the point. LPS can be a little more difficult, and finally SPS which most would recommend for experienced reefers with parameter-stable, and preferably well-established systems. There are always exceptions of course but overall those are kinda the three main groups the hobby uses to categorize corals. Good luck! Take it slow, research everything that goes into the tank (before you buy), and ask for help! 3 Quote Link to comment
gone_PHiSHin Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 ^great post! welcome to NR Oilers71. you have the right attitude so far, research research research BEFORE you make any decisions/purchases. 1 Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Welcome Reefbuilders.com animal-world.com Liveaquaria.com Are good sources of info. I would also research water chemistry and lighting as both are very important for corals. Soft corals are the easiest to keep Lps is fairly easy but they consume alk and ca so understanding how to maintain those are important. Sps is the hardest to keep for various reasons. Btw are you in Edmonton? 1 Quote Link to comment
Oilers71 Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 Thanks for the replies. Quote Link to comment
Oilers71 Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 Here's a picture of the tank. I'm not sure exactly how long it will take to spike but I already have ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate readings Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Looks nice. I like the aquascape Quote Link to comment
Oilers71 Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 Thank you. I don't how many times I took it apart redid it. Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I like the cave look. We all spend tons of time doing aquascape, its never "perfect". Lol 1 Quote Link to comment
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