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[DartTanks]

Hello everyone, wanted to officially introduce myself! I have previously kept freshwater tanks for a few years, back in the late 2000's. Unfortunately lost the tank due to a heater failure. The tank was awesome at the time when I was in college, but decided to break it down given schedules and moving. 15 years later, I'm finally in the right position to be able to start a saltwater aquarium.

I've kept a detailed spreadsheet of purchases and future wants so far, and will be detailing a tank thread soon^TM.

The current question on my mind for any replies, and I've love to hear responses, as the community seems all over the place............... When should you add your first coral to a new tank, and what should it be?

 

[revhtree]

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family!

 

[CO2TLEY]

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hello everyone, wanted to officially introduce myself! I have previously kept freshwater tanks for a few years, back in the late 2000's. Unfortunately lost the tank due to a heater failure. The tank was awesome at the time when I was in college, but decided to break it down given schedules and moving. 15 years later, I'm finally in the right position to be able to start a saltwater aquarium.

I've kept a detailed spreadsheet of purchases and future wants so far, and will be detailing a tank thread soon^TM.

The current question on my mind for any replies, and I've love to hear responses, as the community seems all over the place............... When should you add your first coral to a new tank, and what should it be?

Once cycled, allow a couple of weeks for denitrifying bacteria to keep up with loads and start with beginner species such as Mushroom, leather, candy cane, xenia

 

[WalkerLoves_TheOcean]

Welcome to reef2reef!

A few weeks after the cycle has finished, try a leather coral!

 

[dschuffert]

Welcome!!

 

[Johnd651]

Welcome and once cycled and stable.

 

[officialreefbros]

Welcome to the party!!

 

[Reefer Matt]

 

[luis angel]

Welcome to reef2reef!

 

[1112-425XL]

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board. hello from PA!

 

[zheka757]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[DenverSaltyFarm]

Welcome back. I say fishless cycle then add fish and when you get some nitrate and phosphate in the water that the coral can use then add the coral. testing is key

 

[rc8t6353]

Welcome to Reef2Reef! As for your questions, in my opinion, I wouldn't add any coral until the cycle is complete, and most of the uglies have ran their course. The more mature your tank, the better your odds at being successful. As for what kind of coral, good beginner corals for me were zoas, mushrooms, and leathers.

 

[Nano_Man]

 

[Gman83]

Welcome!

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

Welcome to Reef2Reef and as stated above, after cycling your tank and the parameters are stable.

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here!