New Saltwater Tank 5 weeks old...Need some tips

[Jkedra]

Ok, so I just started my new 55 gallon saltwater tank...its going real good. It just finished cycling, and I got some starter fish. (1 domino and 1 chromi). I also have I sleeper head goby. For corals, I just put in some green mushrooms, 2 chalices, one candy cane, and an assortment or zoanthids. My question is, when is it safe to put in more harder to care for fish, and more complex corals in here. (ex. Bubble tip anemones) Also, I would like to know what candy cane corals mostly eat. Thanks!

 

[scapone]

Congrats on new tank sounds good. I would wait a few months and let your system mature and established bacterita to handle your bioload, the one thing is not to rush

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[Jkedra]

Right, Ive been told not to rush it with the live stuff...but yeah everything seems to be going well...I also have one more question. I recently got a toadstool frag, is there anything special that I should know about it?

 

[NL146]

Congrats on your setup. I think the best thing to do now is to observe your tank, make sure the current livestock stay healthy. As they flourish you'll know when to add. You don't want to overload your biosystem though, or cause unecessary aggression due to overstocking. Keep tabs on your levels (amonia, nitrate, etc). Get into your maintenance routine (water changes, filter maintenance, etc). Fyi, anemones are not corals.

 

[scapone]

I have my toadstool midway to high in tank with moderate flow he seems to be fine

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[Master Shake]

minimum of 6 months established for delicate stuff, patience

 

[basiab]

candycanes don'y need to be fed but if you see their tentacles out at night then you can feed them any finely chopped up fish, squid, shrimp.

You have a mix of corals and sometimes that can be a problem. Read up on them from a compatibility standpoint before you decide what to add.

 

[sillysidewinder]

Read up on them from a compatibility standpoint before you decide what to add.

I would wait a few months and let your system mature and established bacterita to handle your bioload, the one thing is not to rush

You still are kind of rushing a bit. I did the same thing that you are doing now... stop before you get too deep. Don't add anything else for a while, i know it's easier said than done, but patience grasshopper. The more research you do into the corals before you get them, the more likely you will make correct decisions which provide longevity to your fish and corals.

 

[jaa1456]

And get rid of the domino now, that fish will only be a problem later down the road.

 

[Jkedra]

Yea thats what I was considering doing...originally, I got the domino and the chromi first. Its interesting, cause for about 3 weeks they were together and it seemed like they became friends. Until it causes a problem, I'll just keep it in there

 

[Alex]

Dominos can become very aggressive, and once your tank is setup with livestock it will be a pain to try and get him out, your best bet is to get him out now. Also take it slow for now.

I didn't see you mention any reef cleaners; hermits, snails , etc.. These would be a good idea to have in the tank, they will take care of any algae or diatom issues that you may start to get as the tank matures. Good luck with the tank post some pics when your ready.

 

[Jkedra]

Yes, I have lots of hermit crabs....they do a good job. I also got a yellow tang so its getting rid of my hair algae which is also a good sign...I'll have some pics up soon!