fish or corals first

[wolfram92]

Hi I'm setting up a 10 gallon reef tank that I will soon upgrade to a 38 gallon. I would like opinions on if you think it would be better to add fish first or corals first. Or does it not matter. Will the fish uproot new corals?

 

[gone fishin]

Personally I do not think it matters. I have not had any fish rearrange my corals for me. But I do not keep any sand sifters, they may possibly if the frag is on the bottom.

 

[CoralsAddiction]

Easy/Beginner first then a couple months later you can add some hardy corals.

 

[Dmorty217]

Corals first since you should be QTing them for 72 days...

 

[CoralNerd]

Have you added any bacteria, like Brightwell bac7, or Dr. Tims Live stuff...?
Highly recommended. Start with a cheap coral if you want. You might need some ammonia if you add bacteria with no fish however. Good luck with the tank. [emoji2]

 

[Kolkri]

Wait three months to cycle the tank and get it all stable then add clean up crew. Maybe a couple easy corals. Wait on the bigger tank for fish.

 

[wolfram92]

What kind of clean up crew should I get I want a shrimp and I was thinking maybe some blue legged hermits and maybe some snails