coral only

[eklikewhoa]

Lurk the forums, there are a lot of people hoarding LR or post up a WTB. Normally go for about $1 a lb.

[barberking12]

will do

[Darbex]

BRS has good dry rock

[semper]

what would be the best way to start a coral only tank using a 10g

You do not need top of the line equipment to have a nice tank.

i can attest to that.

Live rock from an established tank helps.

Skimmer is optional

On a 10 gallon. Not worth it.

I have a 200 gallon cube. No skimmer. No reactors.

Just wet dry and filter sock.

But i used live rock from my other setups.

Good lights is key

[Darbex]

You are correct Omar its not required but it sure does make keeping it so much simpler. The most important thing is good water quality and params and light fixture. But that also all depends on types of corals. Most zoas and leathers you can get away with lower water quality and cheap lights. Once you get into LPS and SPS those are very important.

[eklikewhoa]

Different specifics would have different needs.

[rage]

Yes, some cases will vary but overall if you if you hop into it without sacrificing quality due to cost then it makes it all easier and as stated these methods that have worked for me on several instances and never failed me.

eklikewhoa, do you not see the pattern here?
Once you explain your experience fully, it's helpful.
It's your earlier comment that could have lead the new people astray.
Do you not remember this:

buy established LR, fill with water, wait a few days and fill with coral.

I don't believe in cycle time.

thats what i was thinking thanks for the info

If the rest of us had not chimed in, the story could have stopped right there. The guy would have taken that as the gospel, go try and can easily failed.

[ssrprelude]

Start with a bigger tank for more stability but if you want to just get your feet wet I suggets MJ's equipment list. I would add a sump though to get more water volume and the ability to add a skimmer in the future.

[barberking12]

i dont want a bigger tank thats why i said 10g

[barberking12]

the most i would go right now is 20g i dont want a sump at the moment just want tips for basic setup everyone is knocking ek when he has only given me the best info so far

[mgarrido]

Get a biocube 14, just add water, sand and rocks. Http://www.oceanicsystems.com/products/biocube.php

[Darbex]

the most i would go right now is 20g i dont want a sump at the moment just want tips for basic setup everyone is knocking ek when he has only given me the best info so far

Everyone is giving you good info. But everyone has a slightly different take based on their experiences. But for the most part everyone agrees that you really should do a larger tank especially for your first go just makes life easier. But in the end it doesnt matter what we say you can do whatever you want to do. I know me for sure want to help you make the right choices so you dont waste time, money, and life.

[myjohnson]

Lol, it's the best info b/c its what you want to hear.

[barberking12]

so how much bigger are yall talking like a 30g

[Darbex]

It depends if like you said you are only doing softies then you are probably fine with a nano because they arent as picky. But if you want LPS and nice corals then yes I would personally start with a 30G and sump/fuge.