Getting coral in a saltwater aquarium?

Question

i want to get a some coral for my 55 gallon aquarium i was wondering if i brought enough live rock could i do this with a canister filter as i already have fish in my aquarium and really don't want drill a hole in the bottom of the tank while there's water and fish inside to put a sump in also i wanted to light my tank with a t5 ho lighting fixture with 4 bulbs in it would that b sufficient for coral needs i was thinking mabye a anemone for a clown fish and 1 or 2 more peice of coral for my tank

Answer 1

First what is your total wattage of your lights.  Second, an anemone is NOT a coral.  It is an invertebrate.  Third, dont half-*** your setup with a canister filter.  Save the money and get a wet/dry or refugium and get your tank drilled or get another tank and transfer everything over.