When to add corals

[rbarb1111]

I have a new tank set up about 2 months. I have 2 clown fish and a few snails in the tank. Fish have been in tank for about three weeks and are doing great. My question is how long do i wait before i add my first coral and what would be the best to start out with. I have a 30 gallon tank with a 96 watt 50/50 light.
I am looking to put some color into the tank.

Thanks

Richard

 

[lando]

Most corals are more sensetive to hight amonia, nirtite, and nitrate so make sure your levels are all in check. Ph should be 1.023-1.025. With three watts per gallon you should be able to keep some mushrooms and polyp colonies. Place them high in your tank and add a power head to create flow if you do not have one. Start slow with one colony and see how it goes. Feed a good quality food designed for filter feeders. I use DT's live food. Good luck and let us know what you get...Lando

 

[RocketSeason]

just to edit what Lando said a bit... PH should be 8. SG should be 1.023-1.025.

Also, from the way it seems, most experts are suggesting anywhere from 6 months to a year before adding any sort of coral or anenome.

 

[lando]

Thanks for catching my typo, Rocket. you are correct.

 

[fishfreek]

Other good starter corals would be something in the leather family.