Coral in tank?

[fantom555]

How long must I wait to put coral into my new tank? I have had fish in it for about a week and was cycling for about 2 weeks prior to that. Once all my parameters are good? Or is there a certain time I must wait even if the parameter's are good so I get no spikes?

 

[mnat]

You probably want to wait 2 more weeks, but it all depends on the types of corals you want to add. Mushrooms, zoas, and leathers are much more tolerant of lower water conditions and can actually thrive in them. If you step up to LPS and SPS they are much less tolerant of low water conditions so you might want to wait on those.

Also, anyone can get their parameters in line, the true test is keeping them there. As you are waiting keep checking your water quality as wild swings will hurt the corals.

 

[fantom555]

I just put some of mine in a few minutes ago they all opened up and look good..just zoas and shrooms for now ill put the xenia and other things like that in later on in two week like you suggest

 

[njstillwell]

xenia is a very hardy coral dont really need to wait to add them in when it comes to sps and lps thats when you want to make sur etha tyour tank is 100 percent and will stay that way. Make sure you do this and dont rush i know its so hard not to just want everything in your tank but take it easy and wait once your tank is stable then add as much coral as you wish but just maintain constant water conditions.