When should I start adding Soft corals (GSP, Zoa's)

[TonyJ]

Hi All,
Started a 20G AIO tank using Fritz Turbo start n adding Fritz fuel added in a LFS ceramic seeded media as well, dry rock n arag alive special grade gravel. Cycled in about 3 weeks then added 2 Common Clowns about 3-4 weeks ago doing well so far limiting lighting to 2-3 hours a day so far. I just ordered some copepods (5 species) n phyto to feed them. How long should i wait before adding in any soft corals like GSP, Zoa's, mushroom etc. And starting a full light schedule.
Thanks all

 

[get-salty]

Hi All,
Started a 20G AIO tank using Fritz Turbo start n adding Fritz fuel added in a LFS ceramic seeded media as well, dry rock n arag alive special grade gravel. Cycled in about 3 weeks then added 2 Common Clowns about 3-4 weeks ago doing well so far limiting lighting to 2-3 hours a day so far. I just ordered some copepods (5 species) n phyto to feed them. How long should i wait before adding in any soft corals like GSP, Zoa's, mushroom etc. And starting a full light schedule.
Thanks all

Some people will add corals before fish.
Either way, LPS and softies are good to go into your tank today

Good luck and happy reefing

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

I would go ahead and add them, corals bring in all sorts of different bacteria's and micro organisms, IMO adding easy corals is the fastest way to mature a tank.

 

[winxp_man]

As long as parameters are stable you will be good to go. Softies the easiest. Whereas LPS, depending on what kind, can be a bad thing if the system is not stable.

 

[exnisstech]

Some people will add corals before fish.

Exactly what I do. Unusually use live rock and have added coral the next day. As @Mr. Mojo Rising mentioned it adds diversity.

 

[kevgib67]

As long as you have nutrients in your water softies will be happy.

 

[MC Blowfish]

Like others have said. You're ready for soft corals, and most LPS corals. I'd start with soft corals before adding any LPS.

 

[TonyJ]

Sounds good Im excited to start adding a few in now. Other than GSP n Zoa's any other easy soft corals that are Hardy to start with Par (being tank is only 12" deep) is around 100-125 at bottom close to 300 near surface I plan on running it at 40-50% to start with and see how it goes.

 

[Tahoe61]

Sounds good Im excited to start adding a few in now. Other than GSP n Zoa's any other easy soft corals that are Hardy to start with Par (being tank is only 12" deep) is around 100-125 at bottom close to 300 near surface I plan on running it at 40-50% to start with and see how it goes.

Any of the leathers, or cabbage.

 

[JohnnyButt(Handsome)]

Sounds good Im excited to start adding a few in now. Other than GSP n Zoa's any other easy soft corals that are Hardy to start with Par (being tank is only 12" deep) is around 100-125 at bottom close to 300 near surface I plan on running it at 40-50% to start with and see how it goes.

ricordea mushrooms are pretty cool imo

 

[BryanM]

You're ready!

 

[Bob Weigant]

Time to jump in and enjoy the hobby