29g To 90g

superman91378 · 02/23/2006, 12:10 PM

my question is can i use all my cc in the 29g to put into a 90g with all the water and live rock without any problems. then i will take 30g out of my 125 and the rest freshed mixed saltwater. how long before i can transfer the fish or should i use all new cc.

minimalist · 02/23/2006, 12:13 PM

Use sand or nothing at all. You'll regret the use of CC down the road.

daveNandi · 02/23/2006, 12:13 PM

I don't think you'll have any problem reusing crushed coral (assuming that's what cc is). I would test water parameter (esp. Amonia, Nitrate, and Nitrite) and add fish when they're acceptable and stable.

geekreef_05 · 02/23/2006, 12:15 PM

Yes, u can transfer the cc. But Id recommend using a different substrate all together. Maybe research into cc vs other substrates.

You can transfer the fish right away, just remember to acclimate them for a while before they enter the new tank.

happy reefin'

artful-dodger · 02/23/2006, 12:17 PM

I bet you'll hear from lots of folks who will scream not to use crushed coral at all...

I wouldn't try to move it directly if the 29 has been set up for quite awhile. that cc is going to be loaded with nasty filth. I would, as a bare minimum, rinse it very thoroughly in some of that water from the 125 (and then dispose of it).

If it were me, I'd start with a thin layer of new aragonite sand, move the rocks and water, fill the tank with fresh saltwater and measure ammonia/nitrite for at least a few days to be sure. You shouldn't have a new cycle, but why push it if you don't have to?

I presume that there are currently no animals in the 29, only the 125?

superman91378 · 02/23/2006, 12:21 PM

i have 3 fish, mushrooms.zoos,and a bta been running for 1.5 years

02/23/2006, 12:10 PM	#1
superman91378 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: flatrock, mi. Posts: 5	29g To 90g my question is can i use all my cc in the 29g to put into a 90g with all the water and live rock without any problems. then i will take 30g out of my 125 and the rest freshed mixed saltwater. how long before i can transfer the fish or should i use all new cc.

02/23/2006, 12:13 PM	#3
daveNandi Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Okemos, MI Posts: 198	I don't think you'll have any problem reusing crushed coral (assuming that's what cc is). I would test water parameter (esp. Amonia, Nitrate, and Nitrite) and add fish when they're acceptable and stable. __________________ The plural of anecdote is not data Current Tank Info: 46 gal reef tank; 20 gal seahorse hex tank; Banggai breeding setup; 15 gallon seahorse tank

02/23/2006, 12:15 PM	#4
geekreef_05 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 626	Yes, u can transfer the cc. But Id recommend using a different substrate all together. Maybe research into cc vs other substrates. You can transfer the fish right away, just remember to acclimate them for a while before they enter the new tank. happy reefin' __________________ A good aquarium is like a beautiful woman. Shes nice to look at but requires daily attention and constantly leaves you broke. Current Tank Info: 15H Mixed Reef, 150 HQI, 25lbs Vanuatu, SSB; 60 gal FOWLR 'Tap Water' Show Tank; 33L Skimmerless Softie Reef w/ BTA, 50/50 PC's, 70lbs Indo

02/23/2006, 12:17 PM	#5
artful-dodger Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Highlands Ranch, Colorado Posts: 3,011	I bet you'll hear from lots of folks who will scream not to use crushed coral at all... I wouldn't try to move it directly if the 29 has been set up for quite awhile. that cc is going to be loaded with nasty filth. I would, as a bare minimum, rinse it very thoroughly in some of that water from the 125 (and then dispose of it). If it were me, I'd start with a thin layer of new aragonite sand, move the rocks and water, fill the tank with fresh saltwater and measure ammonia/nitrite for at least a few days to be sure. You shouldn't have a new cycle, but why push it if you don't have to? I presume that there are currently no animals in the 29, only the 125? __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." -- Thomas Jefferson Current Tank Info: 140g RR Oceanic "Ultimate" mixed reef, 37g softies, 40g RBTA tank, 65g FOWLR, 40g breeder frag, and (of course) a 29g QT! ...next up is a 240g! (Gotta go to K-Mart and buy a life...)

02/23/2006, 12:13 PM	#2
minimalist Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Herndon, VA Posts: 506	Use sand or nothing at all. You'll regret the use of CC down the road.

02/23/2006, 12:21 PM	#6
superman91378 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: flatrock, mi. Posts: 5	i have 3 fish, mushrooms.zoos,and a bta been running for 1.5 years