Adding nem to new tank

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Everything I’ve read has said to not add a nem until the tank is at least 6+ months old. If the tank has stable parameters and have remained stable for several weeks, what is the reasoning for still waiting?
 
Your tank is subject to spikes (ammonia-nitrate-alk)
What test kits are you using ? If it’s api brand- notorious for false readings and zero readings. Take a water sample to a trusted LFS that does not use api kits and have them test the water for you and see what results they come up with
 
I had trouble with nems even at 6 months.
 
ive posted this on another thread but i’ll give you my experience.

I bought a baseball sized BTA 2 months after my initial set up. fast forward 2 and a half years i have 3 the size of dinner plates. Not saying you should do the same thats just my personal experience. Mine have survived some harsh speed bumps in my tank that a lot of my SPS couldnt.
 

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