Stocking order for tank?

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  1. NiNeX

    NiNeX Astrea Snail

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    My tank is now deemed cycled!!!

    Water has been testing good for the past couple of weeks and now I am starting to get coralline growth on the rocks.

    I would like to be adding the following, one species at a time with a few weeks in between additions, what would be a good order to add them in?

    2 percula or ocellaris clowns
    pulsing xenia
    zoanthids
    ricordia
     
    NiNeX, Apr 1, 2008
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  2. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    You could add them all at once in my opinion! Eventually you may have a problem with aggression portrayed by your Clowns when you add other fish down the road, but as far as adding the lsit you specified, it makes no difference initially!
     
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  3. sssnake

    sssnake Montipora Digitata

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    As far as corals go it doesn't really matter what order you put them in. Just make sure your water params are in check, proper lighting is provided for and adequate water flow (depending on the coral) is present.

    Fish, on the other hand, are a bit different. Compatability should be considered as well as adding the most territorial ones last.
     
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