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I would look into mushrooms....something almost maintenance free for corals
For now, sand & rock should get you going. Live rock will help to cycle but dry rock will work too.
Also something to consider, if you get a clown and a anemome, there is no guarantee that they will host each...
the smallest tank i had a nem in was a 10gal a few years ago and he lasted for quite some time before i shut down the tank.....maybe a pistol shrimp/goby combo can be a better option to look at for size reasons....then with that maybe some nice mushrooms can be added but yea id stay away from...
i think the pair of clowns and the anemone will be your limit as far as stocking the tank....i would go as far as saying that 1 clown and nem may be it, 2 may be pushing it but that would be your call. I would also consider 86'n the corals for space and maintenance reasons....just my opinion...
If you are looking to test phosphates, the api color charts may be hard to read. For that you want to get something digital like a hanna checker. Aside from that, for now the Api kit should be fine
Personally I do not keep or have ever like zoas/paly's for that reason. I just never wanted to expirence that.
I have been stung several time by a long spiny urchin as I have always kept one for years. For me it was like a bee sting....never kept anything like a lion or rabbit fish....or a...