Fish or Coral first?

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  1. Trebor

    Trebor Bristle Worm

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    Hey good people, just want some input would you get fish or corals first? Is one way better than the other?
     
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  3. ChrisBs

    ChrisBs Purple Spiny Lobster

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    how olds the tank what kind of coral
     
  4. Takitaj

    Takitaj Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I would get fish first. IMO they will help in maturing the tank and building good husbandry techniques.

    TJ
     
  5. ChrisBs

    ChrisBs Purple Spiny Lobster

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    thats what i was getting at
     
  6. Trebor

    Trebor Bristle Worm

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    Its not done cycling yet, just waiting....lol
     
  7. Takitaj

    Takitaj Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Sorry ChrisBs we were posting at the same time :)

    TJ
     
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  9. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    3 coral to 1 fish after the cycle is complete. Start with softies to make sure you get the tank stabilize and can keep it there, then progress to LPS and then finally SPS.
     
  10. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    I'll add to this that if you do your homework, you can jump straight to LPS.