5 Corals PERFECT for Beginners! - Setting Up a Reef Tank

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George Mavrakis

George Mavrakis

7 жыл бұрын

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Selecting your first corals can be an overwhelming experience due to the fact that there are so many different types! ln this CoralFish video, I'm going to help you narrow it down with 5 corals that I would highly recommend to beginners.
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@isculpt3077
@isculpt3077 7 жыл бұрын
You're such a genuine dude, you don't sound overly professional but you definitely sound like you know what you're talking about.
@dcast781227
@dcast781227 5 жыл бұрын
I Sculpt i could see him having an educational kids show
@thedanger8919
@thedanger8919 4 жыл бұрын
He sounds like he's about to inform me about number 15: Burger King foot lettuce
@Rapshout
@Rapshout 3 жыл бұрын
@Jett Johnathan liar
@kevinrangel2578
@kevinrangel2578 6 жыл бұрын
I started my first 10 gallon reef tank after watching your videos. Thank you for giving me the resources and knowledge to start my tank!
@myrealnamewontfi7289
@myrealnamewontfi7289 5 жыл бұрын
Are Zoanthids a safe topping for pizza?
@pyromaniac4073
@pyromaniac4073 4 жыл бұрын
Try it
@soggysox3313
@soggysox3313 4 жыл бұрын
Definitely
@coolcandyfish1359
@coolcandyfish1359 4 жыл бұрын
NO
@alicewonderland8611
@alicewonderland8611 4 жыл бұрын
Yep like pepperonis
@coolcandyfish1359
@coolcandyfish1359 3 жыл бұрын
LOL
@rickfilms29
@rickfilms29 7 жыл бұрын
Do you blink?
@DragosDomnara
@DragosDomnara 7 жыл бұрын
True
@JLards
@JLards 7 жыл бұрын
i cant unsee this now
@qbann84
@qbann84 7 жыл бұрын
He blinks when you blink. That's why you can't see it
@JLards
@JLards 7 жыл бұрын
XD Bravo
@moarteas
@moarteas 7 жыл бұрын
He's reading off something which is why it's hard to blink. Hard to unsee now. Informative video tho.
@xXFutur3GamingNowxX
@xXFutur3GamingNowxX 5 жыл бұрын
Great vid, your recent videos got me into grabbing a few tanks for myself and just wanna congratulate you and how far this channels come keep it up man !!
@nickstark8
@nickstark8 4 жыл бұрын
This is seriously one of the best aquarium videos I've every seen!! .... Your comedic timing is perfect and the cut scenes are hilarious !!! . the info is spot on too !
@Sysgen
@Sysgen 7 жыл бұрын
Great information for a newbie such as myself. When I am at the point of adding corals to my tank I am going to follow your suggestions. I have always like to the looks of zoas so that was the first coral I had planned on getting. The Toadstools was a new thought so I will look into them as well as the Elegance. Thanks for taking the time to put this information together!
@shainoelcline6874
@shainoelcline6874 7 жыл бұрын
Great video! I have had my reef tank for 5 months, and I have had my first Monti cap for a few weeks now. These are great corals that aren't the most obvious beginner corals. Thanks for the video! :)
@ulises3259
@ulises3259 5 жыл бұрын
I got my kid still singing "Nassarius Snails!"
@Nuclearbeagle
@Nuclearbeagle 7 жыл бұрын
I like that you are incorporating more banter into your videos
@badboybootz8
@badboybootz8 4 жыл бұрын
Yo i thought this kid was gonna be boring and nerdy but he's funny as hell lol thats for the tips bro!
@lawiez
@lawiez 7 жыл бұрын
love your channel! you've really come a long way! especially love the humor lol!
@manson2811
@manson2811 7 жыл бұрын
This was an awesome video! I will suggest this to any new reefers I know:)!
@taelynchambers1664
@taelynchambers1664 3 жыл бұрын
you’ve inspired me to branch out and bring a reef tank to college :) thank ya for all your help George !!
@oliverblackhall
@oliverblackhall 3 жыл бұрын
I have to say your older videos are better than your newer ones I've been a long time sub over 3 years now and I'm rewatching older videos
@cmaquatics7428
@cmaquatics7428 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. Good advice for people starting out.
@michaelnorton148
@michaelnorton148 7 жыл бұрын
I really like all your videos and you always crack me up! I've subscribed and always give you a thumbs up. Keep up the good work!!!
@josephxerri87
@josephxerri87 6 жыл бұрын
Never had a salt water tank but your vids are making me re-think and re-re-think!!!! thanks for ur vids gorgie....
@jackiekearney
@jackiekearney 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video George. I was watching you since you are very young. 😊
@darthmaul9790
@darthmaul9790 4 жыл бұрын
I just subbed! Finally someone who actually speak not so damn difficult.
@rohitchatterji1783
@rohitchatterji1783 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks George. I just subscribed to your channel and can't believe you were in my backyard and I missed you "medowlands". I am a beginner at salt water tank. Really appreciate all your help...Thanks.
@kristi8220
@kristi8220 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!! thanks for the much needed advice
@Hashashin1081
@Hashashin1081 3 жыл бұрын
AWESOME MAN! KEEP IT UP!
@marinacollins3194
@marinacollins3194 5 жыл бұрын
This helped a lot thanks George
@franciscahope3363
@franciscahope3363 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information bro 👍
@bondjamesbond5949
@bondjamesbond5949 6 жыл бұрын
Because of the shirt ..thumbs up and subscribed .. Lots of knowledge in this channel yo
@lawiez
@lawiez 6 жыл бұрын
elegance corals are great to take up space on a budget, but it really depends whether you get lucky or not that you get a healthy specimen or not. my first elegance literally went through HELL. it started in my 8g QT tank that wasn't cycled, moved to my first ever saltwater DT, been in the sand, been on the rock, been in the shade, i was stressing the guy like crazy. well, now it's super large, opens up huge, and has been hosting my clownfish for a year lol. but i agree that duncans would make better beginner corals, they grow like MAD and you can feed them pretty heavily. My 1 head had 4 baby heads within 1 month. highly recommended!
@lunes-1
@lunes-1 3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are interesting,just subscribed.Good video👍
@jbreefer148
@jbreefer148 3 жыл бұрын
I love these corals. 👍
@DJ_LittlePea
@DJ_LittlePea 7 жыл бұрын
This was a excellent video 🤗🤗🤗
@johnwesley111harrison4
@johnwesley111harrison4 3 жыл бұрын
Wow zoa are REALY colorful and beginner freindly
@adamstabile5268
@adamstabile5268 3 жыл бұрын
you taught me a lot thank you
@Redneckrino
@Redneckrino 6 жыл бұрын
I was new to the hobby and cut them up like Benny Hana . Got a merca staph infection in my nose that could have been deadly. It definitely can happen I don't keep them anymore. Good times😁
@edkfkck4885
@edkfkck4885 5 жыл бұрын
I have a question. Why would anyone cut a coral?
@grand0153
@grand0153 5 жыл бұрын
Miss M To frag them. Which is basically a way to force them to split so that you can spread them better
@clearwaterbeachhomesearchm5957
@clearwaterbeachhomesearchm5957 6 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks
@ScottM
@ScottM 7 жыл бұрын
great video George
@W4RD1N8ER
@W4RD1N8ER 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this info I am a very good planted tank aquarist I just setup a 63 gallon saltwater this weekend and I know Jack about the salt hobby I think It does not matter what kind of corals I get because if I find them all amazing so the easy ones for me will be just as good as the super hard ones. Just to get my first one is making me super pumped. Should I start with fish first or can I start with corals? My tank needs to cycle still for at least two to 3 weeks but I am loving the corals more than the fish at the moment.
@isaiahmanis726
@isaiahmanis726 7 жыл бұрын
Coralfish12g could you make a video on the easiest LPS corals. I think that would be a great video.
@igotthatdank
@igotthatdank 7 жыл бұрын
great video thanks
@gary9732
@gary9732 5 жыл бұрын
hi what additives and minerals for these soft corals and also food for soft corals great video by the way keep it up buddy
@Mo-gk2uu
@Mo-gk2uu 7 жыл бұрын
Very cool video👌🏼😝🐡🐠
@BenCheeksFish
@BenCheeksFish 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice! I subd!
@plootsa
@plootsa 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you I'm ready to start the reef
@Gabrielaalvarezdogmom
@Gabrielaalvarezdogmom 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you George. 😘
@ryanesposito5755
@ryanesposito5755 7 жыл бұрын
Good list and great call on Blastomussa...under rated and very easy to care for. However, there is no way an elegance is a starter coral wouldn't put it in my top 20 easiest. I would have added Duncan, or hammer or other euphyllias in it's place.
@pock4350
@pock4350 7 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU THIS IS LITERALLY I EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED RN
@NordAquarium
@NordAquarium 6 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍👍
@AliPicalChanelSpearfishing
@AliPicalChanelSpearfishing 4 жыл бұрын
Good help, i like it..😊👌👍👍
@heyheynowinga9972
@heyheynowinga9972 6 жыл бұрын
i subed because your so profesional keep it that way best of luck
@arashvarzandeh4860
@arashvarzandeh4860 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@---nw9qu
@---nw9qu 7 жыл бұрын
Can you make a video on how to feed corals? Also water parameters. Thanks!
@mikellstephensen6622
@mikellstephensen6622 6 жыл бұрын
You should do a video explaining why sump help with the tank how they work.
@IkanHiasLaut
@IkanHiasLaut 5 жыл бұрын
I think elegance is moderate level 😍👍
@Christian-cq5ne
@Christian-cq5ne 7 жыл бұрын
Star polyp is nice, just grows fast
@KuyaJRTV
@KuyaJRTV 3 жыл бұрын
More power to your channel broo. Mabuhay! 👍😊💖 I've watched you on Nas Daily.
@KillerKev1961
@KillerKev1961 5 жыл бұрын
AWESOME VIDEO DUDE!!!! LMAO!!!!! Very informative
@AzureFigment
@AzureFigment 7 жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on Ricordea and other mushrooms for beginners looking to set up a nano?
@trunte1810
@trunte1810 3 жыл бұрын
You inspire me
@PRFishGirl
@PRFishGirl 7 жыл бұрын
Good info
@JuaN-dr2dj
@JuaN-dr2dj 7 жыл бұрын
The #6 i think its the sps bird nest it grows very fast and looks very well
@InappropriateReefer
@InappropriateReefer 7 жыл бұрын
Another great vid! Agree with most of this list although it would be luck of the draw with the Elegance in terms of getting a healthy specimen. A much safer alternative may be the Branching Frogspawn. =)
@gregjonesonline
@gregjonesonline 7 жыл бұрын
nice one!
@enriquemartinez8915
@enriquemartinez8915 7 жыл бұрын
I want to start back up in the hobby again and Im thinking of buying the new oceanic LED 32 biocube but I'm wondering how much live rock I will need and how to aqua scape the rock considering each individual rock is a different shape and size
@kathleenmonsegue9700
@kathleenmonsegue9700 6 жыл бұрын
Are elegance corals non toxic? And are they invasive? I dont want any invasive corals, and are they easy to feed and keep?
@pwillvlogs3784
@pwillvlogs3784 6 жыл бұрын
i would actually recommend star polyp coral because they grow fast and are pretty hardy BUT they have to be isolated on their own rock in the middle of the sand. the do thrive with good/high water flow . this was the first coral i put in my nano cube and its doing great
@vlm1322
@vlm1322 Жыл бұрын
how is it holding up now
@cgreenhouse1
@cgreenhouse1 6 жыл бұрын
New to Reefand trying to learn Love your videos. Concern for loss of electricity. Some say use battery backed surgeprotector and only put powerbeads on it(how long can it last) others say generator. What are your thoughts Thanks
@MASSAquariums
@MASSAquariums 7 жыл бұрын
Good choices. Birdsnest
@oscarpineda4407
@oscarpineda4407 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Arizona9001
@Arizona9001 3 жыл бұрын
how does the base of your elegance look like now? ive seen it turn black when placed in substrate
@karennation3580
@karennation3580 4 жыл бұрын
I was told that I didnt have to dose unless I have sps is this true? I love monti but rather not dose. I havnt so far but i have a blsto 2 acans and 2 zoa,s. Maybe my lfs said that beacuse they are small and dont use of a lot of calcium and magnesium. Should I be dosing or when should i be? Oh, I just got a bubble mushroom from an action too! Plan on getting a toadstoll and maybe few more mushrooms.
@rajgill7576
@rajgill7576 5 ай бұрын
I went to a few local aquarium shops today, and my gosh.. the nasty stuff I saw. Dead fish. Aiptaisia everywhere. The footage of those zoanthids you had gives me hope
@i_cant_think8947
@i_cant_think8947 3 жыл бұрын
I have a newly set up reef tank and what was my first coral? An acropora that is thriving in the flow and light
@joaoricardo8376
@joaoricardo8376 5 ай бұрын
For newbies I wouldn't recommend elegance, in the LPS category I would recommend candy canes and Duncan which are quite hardy and beginner friendly
@thefishguy8229
@thefishguy8229 6 жыл бұрын
My first sps was a rainbow acro, the only reason i bought it was because it was $5 and i thought i might give one of the hardest sps corals to keep a try and i still have it today
@kperks1572
@kperks1572 3 жыл бұрын
He sounds like chills in the beginning 😂😂
@gary9732
@gary9732 5 жыл бұрын
hi Q what salt would you use for soft corals and some lps corals in a frag tank
@gbj6581
@gbj6581 7 жыл бұрын
lol nice vid. Yeah impulse buying corals is the worst. same with fish too.
@sparklechick93
@sparklechick93 7 жыл бұрын
very good video but I'm very new to the reef tanks and if you can make more videos on beginner stuff and fish to put in that would be awesome :) your the best
@ReefRealEstateInCanada
@ReefRealEstateInCanada 7 жыл бұрын
What do you want to know? Number one thing is to start reading, also go to BRS TV they have a 52 weeks of reefing videos. Some of it is overkill but go through the videos as you need them in order not to get overwhelmed. Number one tip is to go as big as you can, saltwater tanks are much harder when they are too small. Doesn't allow for a margin of error. Have a look at my channel. Have been doing videos from my start up of my 270 Gallon reef tank. New update coming soon.
@XxpoplocksxX
@XxpoplocksxX 2 жыл бұрын
We would like a updated list now that so many options are now available.
@karennation3580
@karennation3580 4 жыл бұрын
What are the differences in toadstools? I know some grow like a wavy bowl and others tall.
@chen-df3wq
@chen-df3wq 6 жыл бұрын
bird nest is actually another good choice for beginner‘s SPS
@dsia01
@dsia01 3 жыл бұрын
Can you please do elegance coral care and maintanance olease, i bought one and started to die 3 days after
@darenbrown3527
@darenbrown3527 4 жыл бұрын
how often do do a water change on a 29g tank?? Do you dose and how often?
@traveldiver8417
@traveldiver8417 3 жыл бұрын
Nice
@tantilist1449
@tantilist1449 4 жыл бұрын
I didn't know this existed, but how di you refrain from blinking for so long? Real question tho.
@karennation3580
@karennation3580 4 жыл бұрын
Where in the world do you get corals for a few bucks and where is the best place to get cheap corals? do u recommend ebay or private sellers?
@McKeelix
@McKeelix 4 жыл бұрын
I impulse buy pretty zoas at my LFS because they do so well in my tank.
@yogeshchaurasia6405
@yogeshchaurasia6405 6 жыл бұрын
Hi, can i feed Tetra Bits & Marine S dissolved in water & feed to Corals ?
@sewagroznij2935
@sewagroznij2935 6 жыл бұрын
2:53 the rhyme's lit 👌
@conradblaha1203
@conradblaha1203 6 жыл бұрын
I have a 10 gallon tank that I started in January 2018, I am currently stocking my tank with equipment, sand, rock, etc. Anyway my birthday is a week away and for my party I asked my very experienced saltwater aquarist Kai, to get me a Euphyllia (Hammer Branch) Coral for my Bday, is this a good starter coral?
@danielmarotta5302
@danielmarotta5302 5 жыл бұрын
How old dose your aquarium need to be to get these coral?
@shahankhan7685
@shahankhan7685 4 ай бұрын
Cool thanks
@_alexjay07
@_alexjay07 4 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend green star polyps?
@naturelover1013
@naturelover1013 4 жыл бұрын
I am from pakistan your videos is very help ful
@russellgarcia6920
@russellgarcia6920 7 жыл бұрын
What would you recommend for a beginner coral that would be a good host for a clown fish in a nano reef?
@willhowell5104
@willhowell5104 6 жыл бұрын
nothing because there is no guarantee that your clowns will host it. i have matched up clowns and a anenome in my tank and they host a hammer coral.
@JasonEyerly
@JasonEyerly 6 жыл бұрын
Russell Garcia Xenia will host clowns well.
@fishfan2
@fishfan2 3 жыл бұрын
Anything Euphyillia, it's easy to keep, looks nice and from what I've seen clowns host them alot
@arystill627
@arystill627 7 жыл бұрын
I'm still not getting zoanthids out of fear
@MargrittBuechler
@MargrittBuechler 6 жыл бұрын
Ary Still bro they are easy and not toxic till you chop them wrong
@harrywade8079
@harrywade8079 5 жыл бұрын
Eating dinner right now after handling them without gloves
@willd5377
@willd5377 5 жыл бұрын
I love my zoanthids some of my favorites
@squiderp1210
@squiderp1210 5 жыл бұрын
You: I'm not risking it. Me: *has zoanthid garden*
@lanternno8491
@lanternno8491 5 жыл бұрын
@@harrywade8079 you madman.
@CrustyBollox
@CrustyBollox 7 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised to see Montipora on this list. They're pretty much the most finicky SPS along with Acropora.
@mannypantoja6026
@mannypantoja6026 6 жыл бұрын
Do i need magnesium alkalinity and calcium and all of that for this corals.
@multisturge
@multisturge 7 жыл бұрын
Thing with toadstools is they get big so not really suitable for nano tanks. I had a toadstool in my nano and it started shadowing over the over corals because it got to the size of a plate. Upgraded my tank now though.
@aesthetic5512
@aesthetic5512 7 жыл бұрын
Saw a sea slug on your Elagance coral
@aesthetic5512
@aesthetic5512 7 жыл бұрын
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