Newbie

[keylargocoral]

Hi Everyone! I am new to having a saltwater tank. I am only putting in it live rock, live coral and one saltwater fish. I know I have to wait awhile to add the fish... but how soon after my tank is set up can I start adding the coral?

 

[Mike in CT]

Once your tank has properly cycled you can start with a few of the easier/cheaper corals and see how they do. All tanks have a period where they are a bit unstable and /or go through some algae outbreaks until they settle down to be able to sustain more demanding corals. ( at least for newbies). You might want explain your set up and what's going on with your tank at the moment for more detailed advice.

Good luck!.
Mike

 

[SantaMonicaHelp]

Don't add any fish until you know your tank is stable - let the live rock cure properly, and test your water (you can bring a sample to your LFS and they'll test it for you!) before you put in any livestock.
Aquariums take lots and lots of waiting and patience...
Good luck! :]

 

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[subzero101]

Welcome to R2R! Patience is the word that you will here most of the time. It is very important to let your tank cycle for at least 2 weeks. Usually the first thing you can add is your clean up crew follow by some easy to care corals (softies)