Setting up a Frag Tank - How long should I wait before adding the Corals?

[that Reef Guy]

So I am Setting up a Frag Tank.

How long should I wait before adding the Corals?

Once the Ammonia, Nitrite, and Nitrate are at 0 can I add them?

Or do I have to wait untill the Frag Tank is "Established" (Up and Running for a Certain Period of Time regardless of Water Perameters)?

Theoretically, could I put the COral Frags in right away if my Tank does not go through a Cycle?

 

[reid429]

Frag tank and no fish is right away

 

[that Reef Guy]

Frag tank and no fish is right away

What exactly does that mean?

 

[Sobo's Reef]

You could put corals in right away if you use old tank water. But if you're using fresh saltwater you'll have to cycle it just like any other new tank.

 

[Rob&Gab]

What is your using fresh nurti-sea water. Just wanted to add that.

 

[that Reef Guy]

You could put corals in right away if you use old tank water. But if you're using fresh saltwater you'll have to cycle it just like any other new tank.

So once it is Cycled and Ammonia, Nitrite, and Nitrate are 0 Corals can be added?

I ask because I was once told that you have to wait 4 Months before you can add any Tangs to a new aquarium.

I was also told before that you have to wait 1 Year before you can add SPS to an aquarium.

I was not told anything about other Corals though.

 

[Reef Fever]

i threw together a frag tank a few months ago, used some LR rubble from my display for the sump, used 50% of the water from my display tank and 50% new water, had corals in it the next day and been running strong since. from softies to SPS

 

[reid429]

You can use fresh saltwater. No need to cycle at all

 

[mainereefer]

frag tank bare bottom, the goal is to not have a cycle ever.....