Corals or fish first

[ebess]

I wanted 2 clowns and some mushrooms and zoanthids. Should I add the fish first (when the tank is cycled) or coral? How long should you wait after you add one? I heard once you add fish to a new tank it goes through a "mini cycle".

Thanks

 

[t5Nitro]

Put the fish in first. If this is for your 12 gallon nano cube I don't recommend 2 clowns. 1 is probably good enough. They do grow to be 3" or so. Maybe wait 2 weeks after the fish for corals, those don't really require the best water. They can handle a bit more.

 

[Travis L. Stevens]

I would get a cleanup crew before anything else