When can I add corals to my tank?

Discussion in 'Coral' started by sjcs24, Feb 24, 2009.

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  1. sjcs24

    sjcs24 Astrea Snail

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    Hi, I have a new tank, around 2 months old, already cycled and was wondering when you guys recommend adding corals? I have been told everywhere from 4 months to one year? Also, could you recommend some easy ones to start off with? All water tests are good.
    TIA

    55g, T5 lights, koralia 2 and a koralia 3
    hob filter, soon to be replaced with a skimmer
    2 damsels, 1 clownfish, 3 hermit crabs, and one cleaner shrimp
     
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  3. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    zoas or mushrooms, after a month of being setup.
     
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  4. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    You can go ahead and slowly start adding some easy stuff like zoas, GSP, some soft corals.
     
  5. Froc3

    Froc3 Fire Goby

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    GSP is a good starter coral. Just make sure you isolate it to it's own little island or it will take over. I'm certain if you tried hard enough it would grow in your front yard, so you'll most certainly have success keeping it :)
     
  6. sjcs24

    sjcs24 Astrea Snail

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    Thanks

    Thanks so much to everyone for the advice!
     
  7. shipbear

    shipbear Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Leathers are also easy.. Go SLOW and cheap to start..
    Leathers and mushrooms is what I started with..

    Good Luck, Larry
     
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  9. ermano

    ermano Zoanthid

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    well get that skimmer first!! and agreed, soft corals are a good start...as well as zoa's, mushrooms.

    good luck
     
  10. Brandon1023

    Brandon1023 Fire Goby

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    Colt or Kenya Tree would be nice, too.