| When you first see algae when you're cycling, I would add Scarlet Hermit Crabs, Astraea Snails, Mexican Turbo Snails, Trochus Snails, and Emerald Crabs.
(Only add them if you have good water parameters) (it takes about two weeks until you see algae) (add them slowly)
When your water parameters are in good range, add a cleaner shrimp and a chromis damsel (chromis are peaceful) If the fish survives for a week, and everything looks healthy you could add more fish. (at this point it should be around a little bit more than a month)
After 2 months you should be able to add beginner corals (mushrooms, xenia etc.) After about 5 months of cycling you should have more choices. |