After your saltwater fish tank is set up and ready to add life, there are several ways that you can go about it in order to make sure that the live coral and coral fish survive. Many people suggest that you start with anemones and clown fish. This live coral and coral fish are the easiest to care for, and get along the best in a coral reef. Monitor this live coral closely. Check the activity levels of the coral fish, and watch for stress. Stress is the most common cause of sickness in fish. However, make sure that you are able to distinguish between the fish acclimating and the fish being stressed. Remember to add these coral fish one at a time.
The usual amount of time that you should give the fish to adjust is about thirty days. After this amount of time, if the live coral and coral fish seem to be adjusting well and look happy, it is safe to assume that the aquarium is set up correctly and you can begin adding more live coral and coral fish. Most coral fish are compatible with clown fish, so it shouldn't be a problem adding more fish. Whenever adding new fish, choose the species carefully for compatibility. The coral fish should be compatible with water specifics, but it is just as important to make sure that their food source is compatible. Always remember to be patient when adding new live coral and coral fish. Give the existing tank members plenty of time to get adjusted before making additions to an aquarium. Make sure that all new purchases will be suitable tank mates for the existing coral fish. With the right live coral, and a lot of know-how, you will be on your way to having a reef aquarium that will impress any person.
