Adding coral?

[Notsolostfish]

Im currently cycling my first saltwater tank. And i just want to know is it possible when the cycle is over to add a coral, and im not talking about crazy kind of corals i know u have to wait months to add them. Im talking something like a zoas. Or i dont know you guys can recomnebd so i cab enjoy my tank when i get my fish in there.

 

[Jekyl]

Personally, and I know others will complain..... I wouldn't add coral for at least the first 4 or 5 months as a new reefer. It can be done earlier by experienced people, sure. However when getting started you will not have a good chance at things doing well.

 

[Notsolostfish]

Personally, and I know others will complain..... I wouldn't add coral for at least the first 4 or 5 months as a new reefer. It can be done earlier by experienced people, sure. However when getting started you will not have a good chance at things doing well.

Even something hardy as simple as a zoa?

 

[Bhor217]

it is worth ramping up slowly, losses add up, both on your mentality and wallet!

 

[OldRed1]

I mean...the folks over at Reef Builders added coral to a brand new tank within a day of setting it up. Then again, those folks are experts and have been in this hobby longer than some reefers have been alive.

Something to remember is that corals are ANIMALS. And as animals, they deserve to be treated humanely and to live in an environment that is conducive to their health and well being. If you had never before owned an exotic bird, would you go out and purchase a parrot immediately after buying a bird cage? Probably not. Would you need to wait many months? Well, maybe not.

If you have done your research and the parameters in your tank are stable and suitable for corals, then you should feel empowered to make a purchase. But if you are uncertain about what your corals need to thrive, then maybe slow down and keep doing your research.