GBTA in my tank

Ok so I have been reading a lot about anenomes and when they should be put into your tank as well as how to care for them


One of the biggest things I have been reading is that you tank should be a mature tank like 6 months to a year.


So what I haven't seen is the explanation as to why the tank has to be mature, what the magic ingredient is in a mture tank that is good for your anenome.


Can anyone break this down for me and explain the true reason behind a mature tank.

Thanks.

 

When a new tank is first cycled, it usually goes through various phases of instability/parameter swings for as long as a year. Nems, as well as many corals and other inverts, simply cannot tolerate unstable water conditions and will eventually die.

 

Just to add to mr bill

Also a mature tank will house more stable bacteria and other critters that are the base of the food chain. You can't rush mother nature. If this is your first aquarium you will make mistakes and having a young aquarium will some times make the mistake longer lived.

Remember 1 nem is equivalent to 3 or 4 fish on the bio load.

Most nems are easy to care for once they settle in - to many people do throw away a nem thinking it's dieing and will pollute the tank - Nems are 90% water and inflate and deflate all the time.

 

Just to add to mr bill

Also a mature tank will house more stable bacteria and other critters that are the base of the food chain. You can't rush mother nature. If this is your first aquarium you will make mistakes and having a young aquarium will some times make the mistake longer lived.

Remember 1 nem is equivalent to 3 or 4 fish on the bio load.

Most nems are easy to care for once they settle in - to many people do throw away a nem thinking it's dieing and will pollute the tank - Nems are 90% water and inflate and deflate all the time.