So Far So Good

mattyg18 · 04/16/2016, 07:36 PM

Just added my first livestock to the tank a few days ago. It was a colony polyp coral on a piece of live rock that I picked up at a LFS. I acclimated it as per instructions and it seems to be doing well so far. Unfortunately my QT isn't ready yet because I kinda forgot to set it up, and my DT cycled quicker than expected. I'm running a 60 gallon cube with 15 gal sump, remora protein skimmer, 50lbs rock, 2.5" sand, and a kessil 360 with controller. GFO reactor should be set up later this week. Once my QT is cycled I plan to start slowly getting fish one at a time.

I just want to know is it ok to start adding more corals, or is it too soon?

Thanks

leviburns89 · 04/16/2016, 08:55 PM

I'd your tank is stable, and everything that is currently in the tank is doing good, go ahead, add a beginner coral or two.

Mushrooms are very hardy, as well as zoanthids/Palythoa.

These will be a good indicator for future livestock as well, being they are cheap, and will let you know visually if the tank is suffering.

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mattyg18 · 04/17/2016, 05:10 AM

I already added a colony polyp coral which is doing fine and responding well to the light. I was thinking about adding some mushrooms also. Just wasn't sure how soon after adding the colony polyp I can go ahead and add additional corals.

JammyBirch · 04/17/2016, 05:17 AM

Ya you can add coral, are you able to dose Calcium in your tank? If so then LPS coral like a hammer or torch would be a great addition. They are easily maintained, add color and motion to your tank all they need is calcium and alkalinity to be happy. I'd recommend a two part like B Ionic.

leviburns89 · 04/17/2016, 06:02 AM

If you don't test for it, don't dose it. If your calcium levels aren't low, there's no need to dose.

I doubt they would be considering you only have a couple corals in the tank. Also, the easiest and most recommended way of keeping your nutrient levels in a good place is simply doing a water change

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mattyg18 · 04/17/2016, 06:55 AM

Ok that makes sense. I'm going to add some corals tomorrow.

04/16/2016, 07:36 PM	#1
mattyg18 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Commack, NY Posts: 284	So Far So Good Just added my first livestock to the tank a few days ago. It was a colony polyp coral on a piece of live rock that I picked up at a LFS. I acclimated it as per instructions and it seems to be doing well so far. Unfortunately my QT isn't ready yet because I kinda forgot to set it up, and my DT cycled quicker than expected. I'm running a 60 gallon cube with 15 gal sump, remora protein skimmer, 50lbs rock, 2.5" sand, and a kessil 360 with controller. GFO reactor should be set up later this week. Once my QT is cycled I plan to start slowly getting fish one at a time. I just want to know is it ok to start adding more corals, or is it too soon? Thanks

04/17/2016, 05:17 AM	#4
JammyBirch Aquaria Engineering Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,182	Ya you can add coral, are you able to dose Calcium in your tank? If so then LPS coral like a hammer or torch would be a great addition. They are easily maintained, add color and motion to your tank all they need is calcium and alkalinity to be happy. I'd recommend a two part like B Ionic. __________________ 25g cube, split 10g sump with refugium, Jebao RW4, reefbreeder value Livestock adds: Osc Clowns, Royal Gramma, Pygmy Cherub Angel, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, Serpent Brittle Star Current Tank Info: 25 gallon cube

04/16/2016, 08:55 PM	#2
leviburns89 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 652	I'd your tank is stable, and everything that is currently in the tank is doing good, go ahead, add a beginner coral or two. Mushrooms are very hardy, as well as zoanthids/Palythoa. These will be a good indicator for future livestock as well, being they are cheap, and will let you know visually if the tank is suffering. Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk

04/17/2016, 05:10 AM	#3
mattyg18 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Commack, NY Posts: 284	I already added a colony polyp coral which is doing fine and responding well to the light. I was thinking about adding some mushrooms also. Just wasn't sure how soon after adding the colony polyp I can go ahead and add additional corals.

04/17/2016, 06:02 AM	#5
leviburns89 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 652	If you don't test for it, don't dose it. If your calcium levels aren't low, there's no need to dose. I doubt they would be considering you only have a couple corals in the tank. Also, the easiest and most recommended way of keeping your nutrient levels in a good place is simply doing a water change Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk

04/17/2016, 06:55 AM	#6
mattyg18 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Commack, NY Posts: 284	Ok that makes sense. I'm going to add some corals tomorrow.