When to add first corals?

[Roman'sReef]

My 75 gallon finished cycling couple days ago and im going to add a bangai cardinal in the following week but was wondering when I can start adding my first beginner corals like zoas or wtv?

 

[Spare time]

Up to you. I QT my corals so there is that to consider. But anyways, you can pretty much start whenever so long as all the numbers are in range.

 

[Propane]

If your tank is cycled you can try a few easy corals now.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

My 75 gallon finished cycling couple days ago and im going to add a bangai cardinal in the following week but was wondering when I can start adding my first beginner corals like zoas or wtv?

Soft corals (like zoas, mushrooms, leathers) are fine at this point.

 

[Roman'sReef]

If your tank is cycled you can try a few easy corals now.

alright i will maybe try a few easy corals then only thing is i dont know if my nitrates and phosphates are good

 

[Idech]

alright i will maybe try a few easy corals then only thing is i dont know if my nitrates and phosphates are good

Bring a sample to the store and ask them to test for you if you don’t have any tests yet.

I doubt they’re off the chart at this point, unless you used tons of ammonia to cycle. Did you do a WC after cycling ?

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

alright i will maybe try a few easy corals then only thing is i dont know if my nitrates and phosphates are good

Soft corals like dirty water. You'll be fine

 

[Propane]

I assume you have nitrates as your tank is cycled. Throw in some frozen mysis and you will have phosphates.

 

[Reef Devils]

My 75 gallon finished cycling couple days ago and im going to add a bangai cardinal in the following week but was wondering when I can start adding my first beginner corals like zoas or wtv?

You could start with a zoa or leather and see how the do. Don’t rush

 

[Rick's Reviews]

Test corals are easiest, GSP, pulsing zenia, these are generally very hardy and forgiving , if you can keep these this is proberbly best start. unsure on zoas but I assume anything cheap will provide good indication of survivalibilty, even the £25 -£50 plus range, something mid range as a start budget... then progress from there.
It will take months to monitor and grow anything above and beyond this but it depends on your aquarium, experience and what you are looking for from your aquarium.
Lots and lots and loads of options, do what's comfortable for you, your life schedules

 

[Roman'sReef]

okok i think i will try with some zoas and maybe a clove polyp coral

 

[Reef Devils]

okok i think i will try with some zoas and maybe a clove polyp coral

Also zinia are a a great beginner coral. It grows like crazy so need to keep it trimmed

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

okok i think i will try with some zoas and maybe a clove polyp coral

Cloves and Xenia can get out of hand quickly, so plan to keep either of these on their own "island" so they can't take over your entire rockscape.

 

[Roman'sReef]

Cloves and Xenia can get out of hand quickly, so plan to keep either of these on their own "island" so they can't take over your entire rockscape.

Exactly, I think im going to put a clove on an island but where should I put my zoas. Thinking on an island too but wanna get other's opinions

 

[Reef Devils]

Exactly, I think im going to put a clove on an island but where should I put my zoas. Thinking on an island too but wanna get other's opinions

I have mine on an island.

 

[kevgib67]

Exactly, I think im going to put a clove on an island but where should I put my zoas. Thinking on an island too but wanna get other's opinions

Ya, an island also for your zoa as they will also take over your rock scape. So many with so many colors!

 

[Uncle99]

alright i will maybe try a few easy corals then only thing is i dont know if my nitrates and phosphates are good

You need to know and maintain both those nutrients for long term success, especially for softies which many mop up those nutrients quickly, then everything shrinks and dies.