[ChocolateChipStar]

We're still doing our intial cycle, but two of our rocks have small mushroom coral. Should I also be testing iodine or using a reef boost right now?

[RyanG]

No, just let the tank cycle.

[spanko]

Mushrooms are fairly tough. They may just make it through the cycle.
On a side note, in the future after your tank has cycled, do not dose anything that you don't test for first. You need to know what your tank parameter is before you add anything.
Welcome to RB!

[pogodzib]

I agree. Mushrooms don't need anything specific to survive so I wouldn't start adding any additives. Let the tank cycle and don't worry about adding anything or you could make the cycle spikes worse. One exception would be that you could get the alk and calcium levels adjusted, but even that isn't necessary.

[ChocolateChipStar]

Thanks, guys. I just wanted to make sure I'm doing the best thing for them.

[IceMan]

Originally Posted by pogodzib

I agree. Mushrooms don't need anything specific to survive .

except staying outta my tanks! i can keep anything else i've tried great! heck i've got goniopora i've had for aprx 3 mths... but shrooms are hit n miss for me. supposed to be th easiest! anyone else seems to be able to keep em in fresh water with a lil clorox additive!!!