mandyplo
06-22-2012, 04:40 AM
I know when it comes to marine systems everyone says the slower the better, patience is key, add things one at a time.
This is my first marine tank and I have done all of this. I must say, IT WORKS!!! I am 8 months in, and have slowly worked my way up to 40 lbs of live rock in a 55g tank (not done yet, the stuff is expensive!!) also have 2 blue chromis, a yellow watchman goby, 1 fire shrimp 1 cleaner shrimp, turbo snails and hermit crabs.
I have had absolutely NO problems with water parameters and algae. Recently just purchased 2 kessil A350's (love them by the way!) and the Octopus BH-1000 hang on back skimmer. Haven't added anyone new to the tank in about 4 months. (other than my first coral a month ago), A pipe organ who seems to be thriving and very happy !
I know for fish everyone says add one fish every few weeks... Don't add a whole bunch at once.
I have become obsessed with corals over the Internet (specifically zoanthids palys and leather corals) Ive done my research for over a month now and I'm ready to make some purchases.
my question is, is slower always better? Even when it comes to coral? I do not have the option of adding every few weeks because it's just not economical where I live. I don't have a marine LFS. my only option is to buy online but I want to do this right. Do you guys recommend taking it slow with coral or can I buy a few different zoanthids and palys from Fragalot in one order and add them to my tank at once? I'm new to coral so opinions and experiences are greatly valued and taken into consideration.
Thank you in advance! I'm both excited and hesitant, really want to do this right.
This is my first marine tank and I have done all of this. I must say, IT WORKS!!! I am 8 months in, and have slowly worked my way up to 40 lbs of live rock in a 55g tank (not done yet, the stuff is expensive!!) also have 2 blue chromis, a yellow watchman goby, 1 fire shrimp 1 cleaner shrimp, turbo snails and hermit crabs.
I have had absolutely NO problems with water parameters and algae. Recently just purchased 2 kessil A350's (love them by the way!) and the Octopus BH-1000 hang on back skimmer. Haven't added anyone new to the tank in about 4 months. (other than my first coral a month ago), A pipe organ who seems to be thriving and very happy !
I know for fish everyone says add one fish every few weeks... Don't add a whole bunch at once.
I have become obsessed with corals over the Internet (specifically zoanthids palys and leather corals) Ive done my research for over a month now and I'm ready to make some purchases.
my question is, is slower always better? Even when it comes to coral? I do not have the option of adding every few weeks because it's just not economical where I live. I don't have a marine LFS. my only option is to buy online but I want to do this right. Do you guys recommend taking it slow with coral or can I buy a few different zoanthids and palys from Fragalot in one order and add them to my tank at once? I'm new to coral so opinions and experiences are greatly valued and taken into consideration.
Thank you in advance! I'm both excited and hesitant, really want to do this right.