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    Posted: January 07 2008 at 5:11pm
Where is a good place to get corals broken down into the basics? 
 
Something like, "There are 7 main types of corals, listed here in order of light requirement."...
 
I'm currently into cichlids and it was great to learn the basic types and general appearance and behavoir and then tunneling into more info where I was interested.  Do we have a "beginners guide" section here somewhere I am looking past?
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There are 3 types:

Softies, low light and generally pretty easy to keep

LPS, medium to high light, most common ones are still pretty easy to keep, not as easy as softies, but still pretty easy

SPS, high light, hardest to keep, but with good lighting a water parameters most of them are relatively easy to keep alive
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hmmm, I don't know about a "beginners guide" but here are some tips.
Corals Highest lighting to lower lighting.  Just my list from experience.  I'm sure this topic will get a variety of opinions.
Clams (though there are diff types that need diff lighting) MH is best
SPS (these tend to be Acros and the like) MH or HO T5 though some are ok under less light if they are closer to the lights. 
LPS (candy cane, frogspawn, hammer)  These do well under most types of reef lighting. 
Misc (Zoos/Zoas, shrooms...)  Also do well under most reef lights.
Softies (xenia, leathers, colt coral)  These require less lighting and have even been kept under strip florescents in some cases.  (note I wouldn't try to though)
 
I know I am missing a bunch of types but I don't have my coral book with me for reference.  If you are looking for a cool coral book there is one called "Aquarium Corals: Selection, Husbandry & Natural History" by Eric Borneman.  I have found it quite interesting and useful.
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I have a beginer book , Starts at basic tank set up ,Filtration, What the cycle is and does.. Paid like 12$ at the L.F.S.  And read every thing I found on salt water and corals.. Book for sale 10$ tips and lessons? free
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Well-said everybody.

May I also add:
 
1.  The above statements are gross generalization.  There are significant variations in each group as far as lighting requirements and hardiness go.
2.  There are also the non-photosynthetic corals in each group.  These rely solely on food for their energy needs.  As a result, you have to feed them a lot, which usually is very hard on the tank water quality.  They are best to avoid when you start out.
 
If you haven't done it already, I highly recommend going see other members' tanks.  We all love to show off our tank and talk reefs.  It is much easier for you to see and learn about the different setups, lightings, corals and fish this way.  A post like "I'd like to see different setups to make up my mind.  Please post your tank volume, lighting, corals, fish" will guarantee plenty of response.  Then you can make an informed decision regarding which setups is best suited for your needs, financial situation, time for maintenance etc.
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Well said Dinhkim.
 
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