When to add SPS after cycle

[skyrye7]

How soon can I add SPS after cycle is done?

Any dosing needed if parameters are not exactly up to SPS requirements?

 

[JP SPS]

How long did you cycle? What is your alk/calc/mg levels? Once you've fully cycled and have those 3 levels steady, you can start with an SPS or two to see how it goes. Just go slow and start with hardier corals. Also realize best results come 6 months to a year after the tank is established with SPS.

 

[jda]

I would not buy any really nice/expensive ones until you start to grow some really nice coralline.

 

[skyrye7]

What are good hardy starter SPS?

 

[jda]

Most of the ones from ORA. ...however, I think that they all are pretty easy, so don't ask me.

 

[ReefRockerLive]

Montipora Digitata, Montipora Spongodes, Montipora Capricornus, most staghorn acropora, Green slimer acro. Any of those are great starter pieces.

 

[Arkayology]

I would not buy any really nice/expensive ones until you start to grow some really nice coralline.

I agree. Wait two or three months before adding some of the mentioned easier pieces to keep. Work on getting your tank stable and you will thank yourself later.

 

[danil]

+2 It's not all about your tank it's also about your ability to keep it stable. No changes, no parameters swings and your maintenance routine is consistent. Think about it as system maturity. It could be matured from the very start (upgrading existing system or restarting) or it could take a year. Get few hardy corals mentioned above and keep them for a while. If they will show growth and color you are doing fine and ready for more picky species.