transferring livestock to new tank

hernluis · 02/26/2010, 09:27 AM

So i have decided to transfer my live stock to a new tank. The old tank has been established a few years. Can i expect problems to occur? Will simply moving the sand over cause problems? thanks

bhammer · 02/26/2010, 09:47 AM

Generally, moving the sand over will casue problems. You can wash the sand but many people just elect to get new dry sand and start fresh.

mcoomer · 02/26/2010, 10:00 AM

Good time to go bare bottom. I did last summer and now wish I'd done it years ago. I left just enough sand to create a few drifts against the rocks and noticed almost immediate benefits in water quality. If you're determined to keep sand in the new tank though I've always advocated a thorough rinse before reusing it. Many people will say you can't get enough of the old stuff out and shouldn't reuse it but I think that if you take your time you can do it. Basically, how much is your time worth? If you've got time to spare rinse and reuse. If not, buy some new stuff.

Mike

02/26/2010, 09:27 AM	#1
hernluis Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 177	transferring livestock to new tank So i have decided to transfer my live stock to a new tank. The old tank has been established a few years. Can i expect problems to occur? Will simply moving the sand over cause problems? thanks

02/26/2010, 10:00 AM	#3
mcoomer Rat Bastard! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 1,487	Good time to go bare bottom. I did last summer and now wish I'd done it years ago. I left just enough sand to create a few drifts against the rocks and noticed almost immediate benefits in water quality. If you're determined to keep sand in the new tank though I've always advocated a thorough rinse before reusing it. Many people will say you can't get enough of the old stuff out and shouldn't reuse it but I think that if you take your time you can do it. Basically, how much is your time worth? If you've got time to spare rinse and reuse. If not, buy some new stuff. Mike __________________ Spending exorbitant amounts of money on this hobby since 1998! My wife thought the tank would be cheaper and easier to keep than a dog...no seriously! Current Tank Info: 180 gallon mixed reef; Reeflo Barracuda, Tunze 6105 (X3), 250W Radiums with dual HQI Blue Wave 7, Reefkeeper Elite controller, custom sump with ASM G4, carbon and GFO reactors

02/26/2010, 09:47 AM	#2
bhammer Addicted User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 743	Generally, moving the sand over will casue problems. You can wash the sand but many people just elect to get new dry sand and start fresh.