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Old 03-06-2005, 11:46 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hello, I'm new to two things. Reef Aquariums and news forums. So excuse my mistakes. What are some hardy beginner corals to start with?
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Old 03-07-2005, 01:56 PM   #2 (permalink)
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false corals like my namesake... mushrooms or recordea. but it depends on the lighting. what lighting do you have. also zooanthus are good starters


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Old 03-08-2005, 06:14 AM   #3 (permalink)
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leathers are very hardy too. but they can get expensive. how old is your tank and have you every done salt water before? what kind of lighting do you have and what is the temp of your tank?


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Old 03-10-2005, 04:14 AM   #4 (permalink)
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The Colt and Kenya tree ane easy. Star Polyps and shrooms. Torches are pretty easy if your system is a few months old.

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Old 03-10-2005, 12:30 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Jay thanks for your response. It looks as if I need to get more light on my tank. Time to take on the next battle.
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