quick question

cullens089 · 02/11/2008, 12:21 AM

hi im going to be upgrading my tank soon from a 50 to a 90 and was wondering if i use all my live sand, live rock, and water and ill be adding more water since im upgrading to a larger tank. but will i have to cycle again or will i be fine and it will be like doing a large water change?

The Saltman · 02/11/2008, 12:25 AM

Do not use the same sand. You will stir up nutrients and have another cycle. I would use 50% tank water and 50% new water in the change. Everything else should be fine.

cullens089 · 02/11/2008, 12:34 AM

i was thinking about just buying some more sand and using my old sand to seed it.

The Saltman · 02/11/2008, 12:36 AM

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Originally posted by cullens089
i was thinking about just buying some more sand and using my old sand to seed it.

That will work. I wouldn't use any more than a cup though.

02/11/2008, 12:21 AM	#1
cullens089 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 12	quick question hi im going to be upgrading my tank soon from a 50 to a 90 and was wondering if i use all my live sand, live rock, and water and ill be adding more water since im upgrading to a larger tank. but will i have to cycle again or will i be fine and it will be like doing a large water change?

02/11/2008, 12:25 AM	#2
The Saltman Moved On Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 1,642	Do not use the same sand. You will stir up nutrients and have another cycle. I would use 50% tank water and 50% new water in the change. Everything else should be fine.

02/11/2008, 12:34 AM	#3
cullens089 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: michigan Posts: 12	i was thinking about just buying some more sand and using my old sand to seed it.