Just purchased a huge coral lot, possible issues with mini cycle?

[Saltine]

So just wanted to reach out to anyone who has had experience adding about double the amount of surface area for bacteria to grow on. I purchased a "lot" of coral from a local hobbiest who's tank sprung a leak. He had the coral in bins with just flow, no heater for about 16-18 hours before I picked it up. I dipped everything and have packed it in my tank for now. Everything looks decently happy. My tank smells a bit more like the ocean now than it did before, I've prepared a 20% water change for tomorrow just in case. Any other tips? Trying to sell some heads now to make room.

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Thanks,
Salt

 

[Sk8r]

Scary,but treat it as gently as possible and be ready to move any problem out to clean new salt water. Many corals can survive ammonia that would kill fish, and will not provoke any on their own---they're living filters. But bear in mind---the light requirement for sps is high. Polyp extension on the 'sticks' says they're not unhappy, but you need to look up some types and try to arrange as best you can to get them light-levels they need.

 

[Saltine]

Scary,but treat it as gently as possible and be ready to move any problem out to clean new salt water. Many corals can survive ammonia that would kill fish, and will not provoke any on their own---they're living filters. But bear in mind---the light requirement for sps is high. Polyp extension on the 'sticks' says they're not unhappy, but you need to look up some types and try to arrange as best you can to get them light-levels they need.

Thanks, ya I'm going to have to frag the sps in order to get it to be manageable with my lighting. Just wanted to get it all in the tank as fast as possible.