swapping tanks

Ricky1066 · 03/16/2008, 08:01 PM

OK I think if it is not too hard I want to switch to a another tank one drilled everyone seems to think drilled is better.

My question is I assume (maybe wrong) you drain water from one tank to another to use established water?
move rocks quicky from one tank to another
fish try to catch and swap Since using the same water could be right from one to the other.

The worry Ihave is sandbed I am aware it is not supposed to be disturbed. How is that possible?

reefergeorge · 03/16/2008, 08:04 PM

If the sand bed is a couple years old. You should replace it.

ahullsb · 03/16/2008, 08:06 PM

How long has your existing tank been set up? If it hasn't been very long, you can probably move the sand bed just fine. If it has been set up longer than a few months, I would use new sand, and seed it with a cup or two of your old sand bed. Using your existing rock and a good portion of the water should be just fine.

Ricky1066 · 03/16/2008, 08:16 PM

Yes my tank is 3 months old But all I read and hear is drilled is better for all aspects Iwish I could go bigger bu right now I cannot

djc1026 · 03/16/2008, 08:18 PM

I also concur with the above advice, recently within the past few months reuse the sand, if longer, just replace it.

Dave

djc1026 · 03/16/2008, 08:20 PM

If you're switching to the same size tank, I wouldn't even go through the trouble right now. Drilled isn't necessary and why put yourself through the hassle if you're just starting out. If it's the same size, I'd live with what I have or upgrade to using an overflow box if you're wanting to add a sump and save the move for an upgrade to a larger tank.

Dave

reefaluva · 03/16/2008, 08:21 PM

When I switched my over I did exactly the same thing.. But instead I took my sand put a couple cups in 2 nylon stockings and seeded with my old sand.. Took the rest of it and washed it. Never had a problem but only had 3 fish=)

Aquarist007 · 03/16/2008, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ricky1066
OK I think if it is not too hard I want to switch to a another tank one drilled everyone seems to think drilled is better.

My question is I assume (maybe wrong) you drain water from one tank to another to use established water?
move rocks quicky from one tank to another
fish try to catch and swap Since using the same water could be right from one to the other.

The worry Ihave is sandbed I am aware it is not supposed to be disturbed. How is that possible?

in your case you would do exactly what you have posted
the sand bed will quickly re-seed in a matter of days

Ricky1066 · 03/17/2008, 09:00 AM

After More consideration I think I should wait until I can upgrade to a bigger tank The hob ioverflow is not that bad I think I will start looking onto using it again after a I find a better refugium/sump

03/16/2008, 08:01 PM	#1
Ricky1066 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 1,029	swapping tanks OK I think if it is not too hard I want to switch to a another tank one drilled everyone seems to think drilled is better. My question is I assume (maybe wrong) you drain water from one tank to another to use established water? move rocks quicky from one tank to another fish try to catch and swap Since using the same water could be right from one to the other. The worry Ihave is sandbed I am aware it is not supposed to be disturbed. How is that possible? __________________ 75gallon,75lbslr 60pdls, clown,yellow tang.3 cardinals.royal gamma,3 chromis,blenny,torpedo,cleanershrimp Current Tank Info: 75 gallon salt water starter

03/16/2008, 08:04 PM	#2
reefergeorge Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St Louis MO Posts: 4,222	If the sand bed is a couple years old. You should replace it. __________________ $35-50 for a <1" frag of some stupid named thing that came from a colony you bought for $40-60 wholesale and chopped into 20-40 pieces? No thanks. "JasonH" Current Tank Info: 125 aggressive reef, DIY led lighting, swc cone skimmer, 33 gallon sump, posiden Ps3 return.

03/16/2008, 08:06 PM	#3
ahullsb Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: sacramento, ca Posts: 2,729	How long has your existing tank been set up? If it hasn't been very long, you can probably move the sand bed just fine. If it has been set up longer than a few months, I would use new sand, and seed it with a cup or two of your old sand bed. Using your existing rock and a good portion of the water should be just fine. __________________ Andy Sacramento, CA Current Tank Info: 55 gallon reef w/20 gallon sump/ER135/ 75 pounds of live rock, 4 in sandbed, 2 b&w ocellaris clowns, yellow watchman/pistol, rosy scaled wrasse, Mystery wrasse, Copperbanded Butterfly, Lighting 48" outer orbit 2 150 mh/ 4 t5 actinics

03/16/2008, 08:16 PM	#4
Ricky1066 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 1,029	Yes my tank is 3 months old But all I read and hear is drilled is better for all aspects Iwish I could go bigger bu right now I cannot __________________ 75gallon,75lbslr 60pdls, clown,yellow tang.3 cardinals.royal gamma,3 chromis,blenny,torpedo,cleanershrimp Current Tank Info: 75 gallon salt water starter

03/16/2008, 08:18 PM	#5
djc1026 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lawton Posts: 1,061	I also concur with the above advice, recently within the past few months reuse the sand, if longer, just replace it. Dave __________________ Dave Current Tank Info: 150 gallon FOWLR -- 29 Gal Misc

03/16/2008, 08:20 PM	#6
djc1026 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lawton Posts: 1,061	If you're switching to the same size tank, I wouldn't even go through the trouble right now. Drilled isn't necessary and why put yourself through the hassle if you're just starting out. If it's the same size, I'd live with what I have or upgrade to using an overflow box if you're wanting to add a sump and save the move for an upgrade to a larger tank. Dave __________________ Dave Current Tank Info: 150 gallon FOWLR -- 29 Gal Misc

03/16/2008, 08:21 PM	#7
reefaluva Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: nm Posts: 290	When I switched my over I did exactly the same thing.. But instead I took my sand put a couple cups in 2 nylon stockings and seeded with my old sand.. Took the rest of it and washed it. Never had a problem but only had 3 fish=)

03/17/2008, 09:00 AM	#9
Ricky1066 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 1,029	After More consideration I think I should wait until I can upgrade to a bigger tank The hob ioverflow is not that bad I think I will start looking onto using it again after a I find a better refugium/sump __________________ 75gallon,75lbslr 60pdls, clown,yellow tang.3 cardinals.royal gamma,3 chromis,blenny,torpedo,cleanershrimp Current Tank Info: 75 gallon salt water starter