Coral Buying Guide

Coral keeping lets you enjoy the beauty of the ocean at home, but water quality management and lighting can seem challenging for beginners. This guide covers the basics you need to know before purchasing coral.

💰价格范围

Soft Coral $10-$50, LPS $30-$150, SPS $50-$300

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购买技巧

Choose a larger tank

More water volume means more stable water quality. A minimum 60cm (24in) tank is recommended.

Don't skimp on lighting

Directly affects coral photosynthesis. Choose an LED with adjustable wavelengths.

Acclimate carefully

Use the drip method for at least 1 hour after arrival.

Tell the breeder about your setup

Share your tank environment before purchasing so they can recommend suitable specimens.

实用工具

💧 Aquarium Volume Calculator

Calculate water volume, weight, and heater wattage from tank dimensions

🧪 Water Quality Checker

Find compatible fish, shrimp, plants & corals based on pH, temperature & hardness

💡 Lighting Calculator

Calculate optimal LED lighting based on tank size and plants/corals

🔄 Nitrogen Cycle Guide

Auto-calculate bacteria colonization timeline for new tank cycling

🗓️ Seasonal Care Calendar

Monthly care events and seasonal management tips at a glance

🚿 Water Change Calculator

Auto-calculate optimal water change frequency and volume by tank size and fish count

🐠 Stocking Calculator

Calculate max fish capacity for your tank size with overstocking alerts

⚡ Electricity Cost Simulator

Calculate monthly and annual electricity costs for care equipment with presets

🏞️ Tank Layout Planner

Get substrate, plant & hardscape suggestions based on tank size and style

🧮 Care Cost Simulator

Estimate initial, monthly & annual costs by category, care level and quantity

⚖️ Species Comparison Tool

Compare two species side by side: care difficulty, size, lifespan & temperature

🚚 Transport Safety Checker

Check transport safety score and precautions by category, season, method and distance

⏱️ Quarantine & Acclimation Timer

Manage quarantine periods and acclimation steps with countdown timers. Includes recommended durations by species