New lighting, ideas for corals.

[mattybecks]

Hi Guys,

So I have been keeping my converted freshwater tank for a while now as Marine. I finally removed the canopy and got some proper lights.
I was hoping for some ideas as to what I can keep under this lighting in terms of LPS and soft corals.

I have always loved the look of hammers and Xenia/anthelia. Any other ideas for something hardy and not to difficult to care for?
Thanks!

Tank dimensions: 100cm x 45cm x 35xm
Stocking: Two Allardi clownfish, a M. Doreensis anemone, tailspot blenny, watchman goby and pistol shrimp. I will add one or two more other fish at some point in the future. Just not sure what types yet.

 

[kno4te]

LPS will need to be kept towards the top of the rock and in the center since the light is only 65watts. I would not recommend putting in Xenia as it will take over your whole tank. Zoas, mushrooms and most LPS should be fine.

 

[mattybecks]

LPS will need to be kept towards the top of the rock and in the center since the light is only 65watts. I would not recommend putting in Xenia as it will take over your whole tank. Zoas, mushrooms and most LPS should be fine.

Thanks! I just love the look of the Xenia. I was thinking a tank totally covered in it might not look so bad.

 

[twentyleagues]

I had a tank with only xenia. I like xenia too especially the pumping kind. I cant remember if they all do it or just a certian type. I think its cool. If you like it get it that light will work for most soft corals it may cause some higher end zoas to brown out. I like gsp too. Lol. I agree with kno4te though it will take over and smother any other corals.