Beginner Soft Corals for a Thriving Reef Tank | Year of the Reef Ep. 14

Your reef tank is cycled, your fish and inverts are in—now it’s time to take the next big step: adding your first coral! In Episode 14 of Year of the Reef, Jess walks you through the best soft corals for beginners, how to dip and place them properly, and how to build a colorful, low-maintenance reefscape that flourishes over time.

From leather corals and zoanthids to star polyps and mushrooms, we cover the essential care tips, placement strategies, and growth habits of the most forgiving—and most beautiful—corals in the hobby. Learn how to prevent overgrowth, choose the right lighting and flow, and build a reef that grows with you.

▶️ Featured Corals:
• Leather Corals (Toadstools, Cabbage, Finger Leathers)
• Zoanthids (Zoa Garden Tips)
• Star Polyps (How to Control Their Growth)
• Mushroom Corals (Placement Advice)
• Clove Polyps (Easy Color and Flow)

???? Plus: How to use Waterbox Coral Dip to safely introduce your new corals.
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