when can i put fish in my tank?!

anthony_h20 · #1 08/19/2007, 08:17 PM

How long should i wait before i put fish in my tank after its all been set up??!!

chris31 · #2 08/19/2007, 08:24 PM

until it cycles what all your parameters are right then you can there really is not set time diff for all

virginiadiver69 · #3 08/19/2007, 08:29 PM

Tell us a little more about your setup.

rbtwo4 · #4 08/19/2007, 09:43 PM

id say give or take 6-8 weeks. i waited 8 just to play it safe and my tank i think is GREAT!

Tron87 · #5 08/19/2007, 09:46 PM

Can't you buy the fish and stick it QT? By the time thats done you should be ready for at least one fish in the main rig.

Criminal#58369 · #6 08/20/2007, 08:14 AM

To Reef Central

aznlmpulse · #7 08/20/2007, 08:25 AM

you can.

Boca Kris · #8 08/20/2007, 08:28 AM

wait a long time. let everything settle and balance. then, wait some more. patience is HUGE in this hobby, and you'll be glad you did. make sure everything is right. get a refractometer for your salinity (about $30 or so on eBay). measure nitrites/nitrates, pH, ammonia for starters. if you have really good levels for 6 weeks or so you should be ready to drop in some hardy starter fish like clowns. Good luck!

stoneskid · #9 08/20/2007, 02:34 PM

what are you doing to cycle?