mature tank

Hey all. I have a pretty low tech tank. Just a heater, powerhead, HOB skimmer, and lighting. I have LPS and softies that have been thriving for awhile. I want to consider SPS down the road when I've got a more mature tank. However, I'm not sure I want to set up ATO or auto dosing. I dose and...

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How long does it really take a tank to “mature” as people commonly call it. What are they key factors to properly maturing a tank. I’ve seen a lot of people say 1 whole year for a tank to become fully mature. Do you agree. Could this process be speed up and if so how. Also how do you know you...

The title says is all, what is the meaning of a mature tank. I have read hundreds of threads about fellow reefers loosing frags and the saying the tank isn't seasoned enough, or the tank isn't mature enough comes up a lot, myself included. OK, I get it, but how long then. What is needed to be...