Coral Starter Pack: Setup Guide

PNW Custom
Nov 18, 2025
2 min read

Updated: Mar 4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyCwACxqWMA

Welcome to your coral setup guide! This guide will help you with adding your new corals to your aquarium. We recommend watching the setup video above to get started.

Please Note: This is an example video only, so there may be small variations between the packaging and corals in the video compared to the ones you receive. This is totally normal! No two coral frags are the same, and we make sure to prioritize the health of your corals when they arrive to you.

What’s in Your Box?

2 Zoanthid frags (color may vary)
1 Mushroom coral
1 Green Star Polyp (GSP)
1 Firework Clove Polyp
1 Bag of clean saltwater

Colorful coral species under blue light: green star polyp, mushroom, firework clove polyp, designer zoanthid frag with labels.

Step 1: Unbox and Prep

Open the box carefully and inspect each coral bag.
Make sure your aquarium is at proper temperature (74-80°) and running with light and flow.

Step 2: Add Saltwater

Use the included bag of saltwater to add to your tank to ensure proper water parameters. Make sure to leave some room for extra water as you add the corals.

Step 3: Adding Your Corals

Your corals are already pre-dipped and ready to go:

Open each coral bag and gently pour the contents (part of the water and coral) into your tank. Try not to over-fill.

Coral Placement Tips:

Coral Type	Lighting	Flow	Placement Tip
Zoanthids	Moderate	Low-Medium	Mid-level rocks or substrate
Mushroom	Low-Moderate	Low	Bottom or shaded rock
Green Star Polyp	Moderate	Medium	Attach to back wall or island: grows quickly!
Clove Polyp	Moderate	Low-Medium	Mid-tank, gentle movement

Mini aquarium with vivid coral, glowing under blue light. Warm orange wall in background. Digital display shows "24.9" on a plug.

Step 5: Basic Care for the First Week

Lighting: Turn your LED on for 6–8 hour light cycles.
Flow: Gentle movement is ideal; avoid blasting direct flow (You can adjust the slider on your pump if needed to turn up or down).
No feeding needed: Corals get what they need from light and the water. You may add Benepets or other coral foods after they become established.
Not opening up? This is normal! It can take a few days for your corals to adjust to their new environment. If you have any questions about your corals, feel free to reach out to Oceanic Gardens.

What's Next?

Maintaining your aquarium is an essential part of its long term health. It is important to check your salinity and temperature daily - these are the main parameters you should be watching on an ongoing basis.