Slower the better, in all circumstances??

[Flash]

i only play with LPS and other softies... I've had no issues adding 20 frags at a time! You just have to learn what can go next to what without stinging it or killing it!

[mandyplo]

Yay I'm so relieved!! okay. Today after work I'm going to sit down and pick out my favorites and do some $ spendin'! I need to look up how to do the light acclimation properly I've never done it before. Anyone care to share their procedures?

I'm also going to pick up some lugols dip while im at this

Shall I post pics when they come in?!

[Flash]

unpack frags, drip frags, rinse frags.... put frags in tank... take pictures an hour later!!!! lol

[Spyd]

Adding live rock on an on-going basis is not the best idea. Every time you add some, your tank may go through a small cycle as die-off occurs. Also, it may lead to algae issues. If you do decide to go with more rock, I would add dry rock instead to prevent any of these issues from occurring. Your live rock will seed the dry rock and worst thing that could happen is a small diatom bloom.

As for corals, definitely dive in. Leathers and zoas are easy keepers for the most part. If you decide to buy zoa frags, get ones with approx. 10 heads + on them. I find if you get 2-3 heads on a frag, it is harder to keep them alive.

I wouldn't worry about the lighting at all. Dip your corals in a coral dip solution to ensure no flat worms, etc. rinse in some display water and place them at the bottom of your tank to start as they don't require intense light at all.

Enjoy!! This part gets very exciting and very $$$.