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Jason Doucette - 6 years ago

I am sure many will disagree with me here but after keeping over 60 types of zoas cheap and expensive... zoas are not an easy coral... sure they don;t require much... but in terms of knowing why they die or why they are not happy, good luck. I now have quite a few sps, tenuis, millis etc and I find by far they are wayyyyy easier to keep because when they start not doing good you know exactly why they are not happy.
Aside from that other beginner corals are clove polpys, mushrooms (some), acans probably the easiest lps..duncans as well, etc.

HEMPOILSOLDIER 4EVER - 6 years ago

i subed because your so profesional keep it that way best of luck

Fairy Monica - 6 years ago

can you record a livestream of your aquarium? :)

BLUE BOLT Otaku - 6 years ago

hi can i buy corals from you im in philipines

Ruby Crusher - 6 years ago

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sgolj7laZQY

Guilherme Martins - 7 years ago

4:45
- Is that a anemone?
- YES
hahaha great

PWill Vlogs - 7 years ago

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

Richard Santana - 7 years ago

Benihana’s dope

XxfailxX - 7 years ago

A Emerald crab ate my fish

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Lawrence - 7 years ago

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!

lady lex 9999 - 7 years ago

I can't have any stoney type coral cuz of my puffer will munch on them -_-

Charles Greenhouse - 7 years ago

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

CreepyMonkey HeadGame - 7 years ago

OMG yes the impulse buys you feel like a complete loser when they die and even though he says these are beginner corporals don't just get them do your research on them talk to your fish store about them cuz what he says is for beginners doesn't necessarily there for your when he says for beginners he's talking about it as a whole community not saying that these aren't for beginners but you still need to do your research and it will save you in the long run

Tina Bloomfield - 7 years ago

I am one of those peeps that is scared to death to try Zoanthinds not because of you, but others who have told me how dangerous they are. I met someone who was hospitalized because he got so sick. IF I get them....Im gonna need a good teacher to make sure I don't end up that way! I think Zoas and Palys are gorgeous, just terrified to try them LOL

manny pantoja - 7 years ago

Do i need magnesium alkalinity and calcium and all of that for this corals.

Precision Seal - 6 years ago

Don't trust this guy ... he don't know shit

Muhammad Yousaf - 7 years ago

Please tell aboit best corals for betta fish

Lark Bird - 7 years ago

I subbed for 2 reasons - I like your vids but most importantly, you don't say "wutz UP!"

Canada Arrow - 7 years ago

Frogspawn coral is pretty easy too keep.

Who UB - 7 years ago

so a beginner is supposed to know what lps and sps is?

Tina Bloomfield - 7 years ago

Im kind of a beginner...lol been about 6 months into the hobby. I do know the difference between lps, and sps corals, and I wouldn't even attempt the sps until I know for sure I can keep soft corals, and easier to care for lps alive

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Ryan Bancroft - 7 years ago

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

Henry Bresyn - 7 years ago

Elegance Coral for beginners NO WAY!

Tony Simsek - 7 years ago

hahahaha that kid yourself killed me!!!

Jordan Harvey - 7 years ago

What about green star polyp

yourmanjh - 7 years ago

how do we feed this easy corals?

Abcdefg Hijklmnaop - 7 years ago

Elegance corals are one of the hardest lps corals, not the easiest.....

SuperSans 90 - 7 years ago

I'm gonna have a small reef in my tank

Stu-ool - 7 years ago

OMG HE HAS FRIENDS

... jk

spajdi88 - 7 years ago

IMHO zoanthids are NOT so easy as people think. Especially the nice ones. Sure some kinds are easy but some kinds are very very hard to keep. Greetings, nice channel.

George Rivera - 7 years ago

My name is George too, we should be friends. Hahahaaha.

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The Fish Guy - 7 years ago

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

AlphaWolf- Gaming - 7 years ago

Palytoxin still scares me, sadly.

SlashCraft Gaming - 7 years ago

What about frogspawn

deep sea siren - 7 years ago

don't call me a newbie u little shiiiiiit

Isaiah Manis - 7 years ago

Coralfish12g could you make a video on the easiest LPS corals. I think that would be a great video.

Timothy Wilkin - 7 years ago

1:13 Now Zoanthids don't need to be directly fed because they depend primarily on their "zoanbelly". LOL.

Nicholas Shah - 7 years ago

Anybody else except mushroom corals to be on this list? Very surprised they weren't

Ryan Duong - 7 years ago

One question. How do you keep your head so still ??

Rohit Chatterji - 7 years ago

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.

Nic Yang - 7 years ago

are gondapouras good beginner corals

Rock Stone - 7 years ago

I'm gonna start a reef tank I know I want two clownfish and a cleanup crew but I want to spend under 250 dollars for the tank setup and maybe 100 more for the rest of the tank so about 350 dollars is my budget. Please send me links for the size tank, coral, food and about everything I want to do it right the first time please awnser george

ATA420 - 7 years ago

I'm surprised to see Montipora on this list. They're pretty much the most finicky SPS along with Acropora.

J B - 7 years ago

Zoanthids are so pretty. But, I'm new and they scare me with the palyntoxin. Do you always need to handle them with gloves?

TheLittleGemstone - 7 years ago

J B Zoanthids are only dangerous if you are planning of fragging(cutting) them apart or trying to take them off the plug. I have Zoanthids and I dont wear gloves handling them. Please don't worry, they are awesome

Russell The Fish Guy - 7 years ago

What would you recommend for a beginner coral that would be a good host for a clown fish in a nano reef?

Robo - 7 years ago

LMAO "Do not cut them up like a chef from benihana"

Evan Eversole - 7 years ago

You forgot nps lol

Random dude - 7 years ago

I can't find pink toadstools. Where can I get good corals from?

Evelina Sandström - 7 years ago

Hey! Im totally new on this coral business. I love corals, im just wondering how ethical is this really? Companies that sell corals, do they take them from The ocean or do they grow it themselfes? I just really hop either is not from The ocean considering how vulnerable corals are and critical for the Eco system.

Aimee Roke - 7 years ago

You just have to ask wherever you buy them. Sign up for a local forum - lots of people aquaculture corals in their own tanks and will sell frags for cheap. Good luck!

Scotty Mac 22 - 7 years ago

"there's so many different types, and they're all so different"

lol, redundant narration is redundant

Faded_EcHo - 7 years ago

I always assumed that montis needed dosing and amazingly strong lighting to be healthy :c I always wanted one

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Gwindor calafalas - 7 years ago

#1 perfect beginner coal Zoanthids......also the most toxic.....should beginners really be handling zoas?

Robert Hoang - 7 years ago

how about mushroom coral ??

Michigan fan - 7 years ago

elegance corals are one of the hardest corals to have and if u have the Indonesian then u might as well forget it

DJENO PonU - 7 years ago

Follow me in instagram back @djeno123

Metasyntactic - 7 years ago

What are your thoughts on Ricordea and other mushrooms for beginners looking to set up a nano?

oceaninmyblood - 7 years ago

@ 5:15 ...I want some "stoney" coral ...it will be fun to look at while I'm "stoney" :)

andersro2208 - 7 years ago

my son does everything for his tank. but he has this white looking lime a worm growing all around his tank. they are small but no one can tell us what they are. please help

Enrique Martinez - 7 years ago

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

Christian 312124 - 7 years ago

Star polyp is nice, just grows fast

I Sculpt - 7 years ago

You're such a genuine dude, you don't sound overly professional but you definitely sound like you know what you're talking about.

Ranjith s - 7 years ago

hey iam watching your youtube scene long time . so i have bought new salt water aquarium. iam in india. so i have take 4 clown fish two percula clown fish and platinum clown . so i have totally 4 of them . and i have 60gallons tank. can i keep them on one tank??

Tiny budgie - 7 years ago

You forgot to mention nps corals

Ary Still - 7 years ago

I'm still not getting zoanthids out of fear

Shea holt - 7 years ago

I know this is a stupid question but are corals animals or plants or are they they just their own family

Jordan Chu - 7 years ago

They're considered animals.

patrick jullian - 7 years ago

do u have a belly ache ?

cpittmx1 - 7 years ago

no on the elegance, maybe sub frogspawn or hammers

sKiLLz 311 - 7 years ago

Hi George, i went with your advice and purchased my first coral based on your top 5. i purchased the elegance coral and have no idea how to place it. can i bury the skeleton of the coral?

By The Blue - 7 years ago

May I know whether your Elegance is still alive Sir?

DigtBrain2 - 7 years ago

if you are fit with water chemistry (aka knowing how to keep KH/Ca balanced) then SPS are a lot easier to keep than LPS or softs ;) - they grow insane and are extremely easy to fragment too

Mercedes Major - 7 years ago

Are there any corals that naturally are white in color without being unhealthy?

thatsLITfam 22 - 7 years ago

Mercedes Major I had a white candy cane coral

dan - 7 years ago

seeing you touch that elegance coral triggers me cause it look soooo fragile and you are handling it like that.

yes, i have no idea on corals and aquariums. i dont even why Im here

Dolev Fabrikant - 7 years ago

FInally someone whp says ANEMONE and not ANENEME!!!! YAAAAAY

OpAlex - 7 years ago

What about GSP? xD

ReefRealEstate - 7 years ago

Very easy, too easy, make sure it is isolated or it will take over in no time. Same as Xenia. A great, easy coral is Hammer coral. Medium flow and light, will tolerate various light but be careful of the flow as the polyps can tear from the inside on its own skeleton if it's to turbulent. You'll know quite easily because they won't fully extend if the flow is too strong.

Garbage Human - 7 years ago

do you have to feed toadstools?

thatsLITfam 22 - 7 years ago

Amelia Donaldson you don't have to feed any of these, but can improve growth and coloration

reef junkies - 7 years ago

hey so I'm looking to upgrade my hydra 20 to a radion xr15pro or the new hydra 26 what would you recommend

ReefRealEstate - 7 years ago

I have the AP700's and they are amazing lights. There has been some programming issues but you can't deny the smooth transitions, the intensity, I am growing corals at 55% intensity. I think I have gone through all the issues one can go through but have them running without a hitch now. They give the most realistic looking light IMO, I do a lot of snorkelling on the reefs and the shimmer is the same. Love them.

Rob F - 7 years ago

haven't you done this video before a couple of times

brinks128 - 7 years ago

I have a 14 gal tank with acro's

Mae Elizabeth - 7 years ago

that drake reference though... :)

The Basic Survivalist - 7 years ago

I think a Duncan coral should take the place of the elegance coral, much easier to take care of and very pretty

reef_mad_180g reef_mad_180g - 7 years ago

JoshFranklin Reefs eleeandnjya

Entety 404 - 7 years ago

i think the long tentacle plate.

Jeremy Zeller - 7 years ago

I work for an lfs....elegance is NOT a beginner coral

Damien Brafford - 7 years ago

Honestly though I could have came up with a better list than what this dingle berry did cause he really has no idea what he is talking about anyone who follows his advice will learn there lesson. Been in the hobby for over 12 years still don’t know everything but I do know I don’t advise people to follow this guys beginner guide so for the people saying the guy in this comment doesn’t know what he’s talking about is your own ignorance

Damien Brafford - 7 years ago

Australian versions are not as bad as the indo ones

AJ Dawson - 7 years ago

any dickhead teenager can get a job at a lfs, whats your point?

Liam Evenson - 7 years ago

because LFS are so highly sought after for their knowledge, and truth in this hobby :p

Ricky Rodriguez - 7 years ago

I actually got zoa poison in my eye last year had to go to the emergency room my eye got so irritated and started burning

cronkster25 - 7 years ago

I highly disagree with the elegance coral. They die WAY too often and its yet to be common knowledge on which is the best parameters. If you get an elegance from Indo Pacific area(which is 90% of all imported) it is more than likely going to die due to the manner it is harvested in. If you want an elegance coral to live you're gonna need an aussie which is easily $150, and even then they're extremely temperamental. A much more realistic coral would be anything in the euphyllia family. Much easier, cheaper, more common and grows much faster.

Jessica Huffman - 7 years ago

cronkster25 agreed

PsychedelicBabe - 7 years ago

This was a excellent video

Don Lidtke - 7 years ago

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!

Entety 404 - 7 years ago

fish perfect for beginners with large aquariums!

Chao Yang - 7 years ago

Should you keep anemones for clown fish

Keegan Fletcher - 7 years ago

No, that is a common misconception, a better choice would be a toadstool leather

Lisa DiMercurio - 7 years ago

hey george, I'm a little surprised you mentioned elegance as being a good LPS coral for beginners. Back in the 90's I had an awesome elegance. Now a days at least the ones from indonesia don't do well. The ones from Australia do much better.

A E S T H E T I C - 7 years ago

Saw a sea slug on your Elagance coral

The Basic Survivalist - 7 years ago

pokemonking553 never mind I see it

The Basic Survivalist - 7 years ago

pokemonking553 where at?

A E S T H E T I C - 7 years ago

Elegance*

NanoReef Drop - 7 years ago

was that a flatworm or snail on the bottom of the elegance?

Ben Cheek - 7 years ago

Thanks for the advice! I subd!

Kristi Craft - 7 years ago

Awesome video!! thanks for the much needed advice

Michael Norton - 7 years ago

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!!!

Mo44 - 7 years ago

Very cool video

PRFishGirl - 7 years ago

Good info

Snapback Reef - 7 years ago

I don't think this is a great beginner coral guide

toby. fx - 6 years ago

Snapback Reef pp

- - - 7 years ago

Can you make a video on how to feed corals? Also water parameters. Thanks!

Lawrence - 7 years ago

love your channel! you've really come a long way! especially love the humor lol!

Ryan's Reef - 7 years ago

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.

Brandon Rice - 7 years ago

hey george can u do good anenomies for beginners

Brandon Rice - 7 years ago

yeah that may be true for a newbie or beginner...... but i have been in this hobby for about 10 years. i have about 50 ish anemones in my 1000 gallon system all with a breeding pair of clowns in them that have laid eggs before with many successful batches.

ReefRealEstate - 7 years ago

Most Anemones are hard to keep. Condylactis are the easiest but very rarely if ever host clowns, occasionally they actually have some colour other than brown. Most Anemones are not a good idea for a reef tank as they move around and destroy corals. Never purchase a white anemone, they will die in a matter of weeks as they have been bleached in order to be more attractive for resale. (Natural algae in anemones is brown). If you must buy one I have found that the carpets are best, mainly because they don't move around too much and I have had the most luck with them. Anemones are very sensitive to parameters and lighting, plus you need to feed them. Be sure to have intense enough lighting for them to survive, lighting that will penetrate to the substrate which is where carpets like to be. Any questions let me know.

Gold Aquariums - 7 years ago

I got rid of mine. I was a newbie.... damn

Brandon Rice - 7 years ago

thanks for putting my comment up there

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Shai Noel Cline - 7 years ago

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! :)

Daniel Salt - 7 years ago

also re: zoas, palythoas are the real badasses when it comes to bringing pain, few zoas ever have palytoxin, most palythoa do.

Daniel Salt - 7 years ago

oh and I would definatly replace elegance with any euphyllia, good vid otherwise :)

multisturge - 7 years ago

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.

Kyley's Reefing - 7 years ago

This was an awesome video! I will suggest this to any new reefers I know:)!

Greg Jones - 7 years ago

nice one!

Andrew Maliberan - 7 years ago

what about duncans or torch corals??

William Duong - 7 years ago

duncans for sure are great for beginners !! they are almost impossible to kill.

rickfilms29 - 7 years ago

Do you blink?

Seylor's Pets - 7 years ago

Do a staring contest while your watching the videos

Corey 9640 - 7 years ago

He blinks at 5:56

Quackin Panda - 7 years ago

rickfilms29 I KNEW SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH HIS FACE

Platty Plays - 7 years ago

Do you have fresh water fish

moarteas - 7 years ago

He's reading off something which is why it's hard to blink. Hard to unsee now. Informative video tho.

Random dude - 7 years ago

He is on something

JLards - 7 years ago

XD Bravo

Alex Mederos - 7 years ago

He blinks when you blink. That's why you can't see it

JLards - 7 years ago

i cant unsee this now

jesse florian - 7 years ago

True

Rosco's Reef with Scott - 7 years ago

great video George

Brown Potato - 7 years ago

You should try a short crew haircut, I feel that might fit you well.
Not too short though.

Nuclearbeagle - 7 years ago

I like that you are incorporating more banter into your videos

HairyMaxDanger - 7 years ago

Hey gorge

Young Tank - 7 years ago

Awesome video

EN Reefs - 7 years ago

too late... i impulse buy...

seraphxl18 - 7 years ago

too buy... i impulse late...

Some Strange dude 04 - 7 years ago

E N ha yup me too

Dustin A. - 7 years ago

That's the only way I buy coral

Kustard123 - 7 years ago

I feel you brother, can't help myself. I buy then figure out the requirements.

Gb J - 7 years ago

lol nice vid.
Yeah impulse buying corals is the worst. same with fish too.

SPL - 7 years ago

I disagree with you on zoanthids. If you have a cut on your hand and your paly's are releasing toxins, then you're screwed. Don't ask me how I know!

SPL - 7 years ago

It very well might have been just bacteria that got to me, but I did have some evil ugly palys that wiped off my LPS as soon as I added them to the tank and many others have had the exact same experience.

Rob McCarthy - 7 years ago

It was probably bacteria in your tank, not likely palytoxin.

Entety 404 - 7 years ago

i would remove montipora and add birds nest coral

Entety 404 - 7 years ago

it is a sps but it requires low light

MASS Aquariums - 7 years ago

Good choices. Birdsnest

Mya8D - 7 years ago

Hammer corals and acan corals for beginners?

ReefRealEstate - 7 years ago

Agreed

Mya8D - 7 years ago

MinedGames ikr!

MinedGames - 7 years ago

Mya8D Hmm weird.

Mya8D - 7 years ago

MinedGames I have no clue. My water, flow, lighting, and placement is good.

MinedGames - 7 years ago

Mya8D Something is bothering it. possible hitch hiker..?

Mya8D - 7 years ago

MinedGames acans seem to be no problem at all but my hammer coral opens up and then closes up for days

MinedGames - 7 years ago

Mya8D Hammers are easy. i never trked acans tho.

Inappropriate Reefer - 7 years ago

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. =)

Juan xD - 7 years ago

The #6 i think its the sps bird nest it grows very fast and looks very well

Joseph Jones - 7 years ago

What is SPS and LPS?

dudesreef - 7 years ago

They are just like any other torch, (LPS) they are pretty easy to keep in the right conditions

Joseph Jones - 7 years ago

Victor Fong thanks

Victor Fong - 7 years ago

Small polyp stony, and Large polyp stony. SPS is considered more difficult to maintain because of their nutrient demands. While LPS are a little more on the easier side.

StaySlideWayz - 7 years ago

what is the best n cheapest test kit out there rn??

Rachael Harrison - 7 years ago

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

ReefRealEstate - 7 years ago

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.

Shilpan Patel - 7 years ago

Hey a question about parameters, I don't dose so mine are Ca-380, Mg-1240, Alk-7.2. I have 4 soft corals that grow fine. But will these parameters be ok for LPS like that elegance coral?

Cro Exotics - 7 years ago

Shilpan Patel Probably they wont do the best,why dont you start dosing? 2 part dosing or Kalkwasser are cheap and simple dosing methods. Search them up and you will see how easy it is. Good luck:)

Marubeny De Leon - 7 years ago

LMAO DRAke hilarious!!!!!

AJs Realm - 7 years ago

one of the first to watch

Ronnie Santo - 7 years ago

i DIED at 6:00

Enzo Zaffino - 6 years ago

vivian zhan

Enzo Zaffino - 6 years ago

Ronnie Sant

vivian zhang - 6 years ago

Woat

ViXiL Productions - 7 years ago

Thank you! I have always been afraid to keep elegance corals, but I am very well known with softies. Now I feel more confident of getting an LPS for once! Thanks again!

igotthatdank - 7 years ago

great video thanks

Bitter_Lemon - 7 years ago

THANK YOU THIS IS LITERALLY I EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED RN

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