We started a new 44 gallon red sea G2xl. Cycled for a month fishless, 1 month of clownfish pair with no issues. Ammonia and nitrates 0. Nitrate 10-20. All parameters have been stable for 6 weeks. Added clean up crew 1 day ago. Added a couple frags with coralline 1 day ago as well.
Questions is with regards to lights.
Advice in several spots say keep lights off for 4 months.
Wait for coralline to grow to know when to add corals.
Coraline seems to need light to grow.
So is the recommendation to wait 2 more months before turning on the lights, then wait to see if coralline algae grows after a couple of more months? Goal for us is a softie/LPS tank.
Thanks for the help!
Questions is with regards to lights.
Advice in several spots say keep lights off for 4 months.
Wait for coralline to grow to know when to add corals.
Coraline seems to need light to grow.
So is the recommendation to wait 2 more months before turning on the lights, then wait to see if coralline algae grows after a couple of more months? Goal for us is a softie/LPS tank.
Thanks for the help!