I think I know the answer but still want feedback

awestruck · 02/18/2008, 07:14 AM

I need to move my large bubble coral, mushrooms, and a small rock of zoas to a temporary home. I have a 10 gallon that I could put them in.

If I took 8 gallons of water and several pieces of rock from my 58g. and put them in the 10g., along with 1-2 gallons of fresh water, would the corals be ok? The 10g. will have a heater and 1 powerhead, and if needed a small, in-the-tank skimmer. I doubt that the tank would cycle but I just wanted to ask to make sure.

I would like to sell these corals but I don't have pics yet and they need a temporary home. So, any input would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Big_D · 02/18/2008, 07:32 AM

You should be fine... the shouldn't cycle. Don't forget to give them light though, I didn't see it mentioned.

Big D

awestruck · 02/18/2008, 07:49 AM

Yes, I have a light for it so that part is ok. Thanks for your input, I just wanted to be sure. I have had my bubble coral for over 3 years and I would be REALLY upset if it didn't make it.

Patrick12 · 02/18/2008, 07:53 AM

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Originally posted by awestruck
I need to move my large bubble coral, mushrooms, and a small rock of zoas to a temporary home. I have a 10 gallon that I could put them in.

If I took 8 gallons of water and several pieces of rock from my 58g. and put them in the 10g., along with 1-2 gallons of fresh water, would the corals be ok? The 10g. will have a heater and 1 powerhead, and if needed a small, in-the-tank skimmer. I doubt that the tank would cycle but I just wanted to ask to make sure.

I would like to sell these corals but I don't have pics yet and they need a temporary home. So, any input would be appreciated.

Thanks.

They should be fine if given similar conditions to the tank they are coming from......except for the fresh water. They really need saltwater.

awestruck · 02/18/2008, 01:43 PM

You're silly Patrick! lol

briangg57 · 02/19/2008, 12:09 AM

I would just be real carful with the heater. 10 gal. doesn't give too much margin for error

02/18/2008, 07:14 AM	#1
awestruck Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,572	I think I know the answer but still want feedback I need to move my large bubble coral, mushrooms, and a small rock of zoas to a temporary home. I have a 10 gallon that I could put them in. If I took 8 gallons of water and several pieces of rock from my 58g. and put them in the 10g., along with 1-2 gallons of fresh water, would the corals be ok? The 10g. will have a heater and 1 powerhead, and if needed a small, in-the-tank skimmer. I doubt that the tank would cycle but I just wanted to ask to make sure. I would like to sell these corals but I don't have pics yet and they need a temporary home. So, any input would be appreciated. Thanks. __________________ I received the best gift ever today: My son told me that he loves me. Current Tank Info: 65g. w/20g. sump; Reef Octopus Skimmer; (2) x 150w. MH and (2) x 65w. pc. sump-mixed reef

02/18/2008, 07:32 AM	#2
Big_D Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 493	You should be fine... the shouldn't cycle. Don't forget to give them light though, I didn't see it mentioned. Big D __________________ To see my 180gal build, click my user name and select "Visit Big_D's Homepage"! Current Tank Info: 180g SPS dominant mixed reef, 6x80W T-5's on IceCap 660's and 2x54W T-5's on a spec ballast, Alpha 250 Cone Skimmer, Dual Compat Medical Dosers, Deltec KM500S Kalk Stirrer, 2-VorTech MP40W's, 4-Tunze 6055's, APEX Controller... and an empty wallet!

02/18/2008, 07:49 AM	#3
awestruck Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,572	Yes, I have a light for it so that part is ok. Thanks for your input, I just wanted to be sure. I have had my bubble coral for over 3 years and I would be REALLY upset if it didn't make it. __________________ I received the best gift ever today: My son told me that he loves me. Current Tank Info: 65g. w/20g. sump; Reef Octopus Skimmer; (2) x 150w. MH and (2) x 65w. pc. sump-mixed reef

02/18/2008, 01:43 PM	#5
awestruck Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,572	You're silly Patrick! lol __________________ I received the best gift ever today: My son told me that he loves me. Current Tank Info: 65g. w/20g. sump; Reef Octopus Skimmer; (2) x 150w. MH and (2) x 65w. pc. sump-mixed reef

02/19/2008, 12:09 AM	#6
briangg57 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 634	I would just be real carful with the heater. 10 gal. doesn't give too much margin for error __________________ Ain't like goin down to the pond, cetching bluegills and tommy cats. Current Tank Info: 75 gal.,20 gal. sump with wet-dry, also run carbon,75 to 100lbs live rock. 3&1/2 inch sand bed, 390 Watts PC. lighting and loving it!!!