Next steps for new tank

[Kebabian]

Tank finished the first cycle. It is as follows:

50 gallon bow front
50-60lbs live sand
50lbs rock
2 x Hydor Koralia Evo 850s
Reef Octopus BH1000 Skimmer
1 x Blue Sapphire Damsel

CUC consisting of approximately:
40 Dwarf Ceriths
10 Nassarius
10 Florida Ceriths
10 Nerites
10 Assorted Hermits

I have a small amount of green algae on the rock, but based on asking questions in another thread, that's normal.

My question is what would people advise for the next addition to the tank. Should I add to the CUC with a shrimp or other invert, or is it time to add fish and corals????

Want a couple of clownfish to keep the kids happy, other than that, am open to suggestions.

This is my first ever reef tank, so I'm looking for fish and coral that might be good for the beginner. Do I need to get a partner/mate for the Blue Sapphire Damsel? I've been told that these are the least aggressive damsels around.....

[divinedragon13]

if all levels are are good and want add clowns then add then in week start adding clean up crew

[kovich Dmitry]

This produces equally-poisonous nitrite, which reaches a high level. Next, a new nitrite-eating bacteria develops to clear it up & the level falls,Walkera RC Hélicoptère, producing relatively safe nitrate. Nitrate is removed by routine water changes.

[Kebabian]

Originally Posted by divinedragon13

if all levels are are good and want add clowns then add then in week start adding clean up crew

I already have a CUC, but was wondering if I need to add to it before adding fish/coral.

If it's time to add more fish and coral, I'm looking for suggestions on types etc.

[hkgar]

Originally Posted by kovich Dmitry

Nitrate is removed by routine water changes.

I always think this is one of the most foolish statements. If you do a 10% water change, you only rmove 10% of the nitrate. If NO2 is 50 it would take 17 water changes to get below 10 and 39 to get below 1.

Even a 20% change reults in 9 for 10 and 19 for below 1

This of course assumes nothing is adding to NO3, but if it is already elevated, there wil no doubt be increase to off set some of the progress made with water changes.

[boogly]

I definitely wouldn't suggest getting another damsel. Check out Sk8r's Post on Damsels, Chromis, and Clowns. If your tank is fully cycled and your parameters are good you should be able to add a couple of clowns and an invert at the same time with no problem. Most would suggest waiting a couple of months before adding any coral to allow your system to become more established. Others will argue that adding soft corals such as mushrooms, Xenia, or zoas will be fine. You just don't want to add too much too fast.

[fltekdiver]

I would start off with some Ocellaris clowns , they are very hardy fish

If your getting two of them, try to get them paired


http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...137&pcatid=137

As far as coral, my tanks been up and running two months, my water parameters are good, so I added some LPS coral, a mushroom, some Zoa's etc

Check out wrasse , cardinals, rabbit fish like a one spot fox face

Have fun, good luck!