Time to stock the tank :-)

[poorboy]

If i can get some advice from you guys. I have been cycling my tank for about 3 months now. Can you give me some tips on the first corals I should buy. I am planning to buy from internet retailers like PA.

Tank specs:
-55 gallon with overflow.
-100 lbs of live rock and DSB.
-AquaC remora hang on skimmer.
-2 power heads.
-220 watt jbj pc lighting(runs about 8 hours a day)
-Amarical wet/dry filter w/bioballs removed, basically just water movement.

all parameters are under control.
Nitrate, nitrates, ammonia all under control.
ph: 8.4

one maroon clown fish, a small bubble tip anemone, some mushrooms, button polyps, lots caulpera on the live rock.

I have an aptasia problem also.

I am thinking of buying some peppermint shrimp to tackle the aptasia problem.

Can you guys give me advice on where to go from here. I am open to all suggestions.

thanks guys,
poorboy, aka waterboyjr

ps. here is a bad digital camera pic of my tank(havent realy figured the thing out :)

[poorboy]

sorry, forgot to post the pic

[DogueDeBordeaux]

Their might be a problem with the powerheads and the BTA. Many reefers have found their anemone stuck in their Power Heads. If you have that taken care get a tank raised BTA from someone like Dr. Mac.

[clownman]

Get a scopas Tang (Most hyper Tang I've ever seen and really fun to watch). But can be a bully fish

You don't have any Turbo Snail?

How about Scooter Blenny? Cute and Funny

Jaw Fish -- Love the way they dig around and look at you with personality :))

[JohnL]

Originally posted by clownman
Get a scopas Tang (Most hyper Tang I've ever seen and really fun to watch).

A tang in a 55 gallon tank is not a good idea, IMO. They get too big.

How about Scooter Blenny? Cute and Funny

Scooter Blennies are members of the dragonet family and require lots of live food to survive. Also not a good choice, IMO.

[JohnL]

As for what corals to add... How about some tank raised soft corals? You can find a list of sources by clicking on the link in my signature.