So Far So Good

[mattyg18]

Just added my first livestock to the tank a few days ago. It was a colony polyp coral on a piece of live rock that I picked up at a LFS. I acclimated it as per instructions and it seems to be doing well so far. Unfortunately my QT isn't ready yet because I kinda forgot to set it up, and my DT cycled quicker than expected. I'm running a 60 gallon cube with 15 gal sump, remora protein skimmer, 50lbs rock, 2.5" sand, and a kessil 360 with controller. GFO reactor should be set up later this week. Once my QT is cycled I plan to start slowly getting fish one at a time.

I just want to know is it ok to start adding more corals, or is it too soon?

Thanks

 

[leviburns89]

I'd your tank is stable, and everything that is currently in the tank is doing good, go ahead, add a beginner coral or two.

Mushrooms are very hardy, as well as zoanthids/Palythoa.

These will be a good indicator for future livestock as well, being they are cheap, and will let you know visually if the tank is suffering.

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[mattyg18]

I already added a colony polyp coral which is doing fine and responding well to the light. I was thinking about adding some mushrooms also. Just wasn't sure how soon after adding the colony polyp I can go ahead and add additional corals.

 

[JammyBirch]

Ya you can add coral, are you able to dose Calcium in your tank? If so then LPS coral like a hammer or torch would be a great addition. They are easily maintained, add color and motion to your tank all they need is calcium and alkalinity to be happy. I'd recommend a two part like B Ionic.

 

[leviburns89]

If you don't test for it, don't dose it. If your calcium levels aren't low, there's no need to dose.

I doubt they would be considering you only have a couple corals in the tank. Also, the easiest and most recommended way of keeping your nutrient levels in a good place is simply doing a water change

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[mattyg18]

Ok that makes sense. I'm going to add some corals tomorrow.