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Unread 02/28/2008, 07:37 PM   #1
ovrmyhdagn
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Starting Over - Potential Move Coming - What can I do now?

I want to start another tank, but anticipate a move this summer. What can I do now that will be worthwhile?

My thoughts are:

RO/DI unit
Salt mix
Powerheads
Heaters
Storage container (maybe use as a sump/refuge in future)
Live Rock (cooking in storage container)
Thermometer
Protein Skimmer (if I can find one I want)

I intend to find a 120 or 180 but don't want to set it up because of all the issues of moving a tank.

Other ideas?


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Unread 02/28/2008, 08:20 PM   #2
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Best bet would be to get all the boring, patience testing tasks out of the way.
Examples:
Buying hardware,
Designing sump/refuge (including buying all the pvc or acrylic you think youll need)
Throughly researching and planning livestock
Curing rock and sand

The last item is probably the most frustrating to do with a brand new tank sitting in your living room, begging for fish

But all in all, the sticker shock will be much lower, because you have something other than your willpower keeping you from diving in head first, allowing you to pace your purchases; resulting in a happier experience for all during set up time.


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Unread 02/28/2008, 08:25 PM   #3
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Use the time for research ... delay actual purchase & setup until after you move.


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Unread 02/28/2008, 08:25 PM   #4
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A 180 gallon move under ideal conditions can be a nightmare. Then if you have any problems that arent cured in time like algea or whatever. Then with that and the move then something has to wait.
I think researching and getting all testing and needed dry equipment ready then the new setup will be much easier.


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Unread 02/28/2008, 09:26 PM   #5
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I agree on the research and have been doing so since I sold my first tank last June (I pieced it out due to a move). I am patient, but I thought amassing and cooking some LR might be a good idea. I have no plans on setting up a tank until I move or decide on staying.


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Unread 02/28/2008, 09:34 PM   #6
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Cooking LR makes it Base rock.Void of any benifitial life. LR also costs much more then base rock. You can get 75% base rock which is cheap and 25% LR and in time it will all be live. You need to besure any new LR is cured anytime after the cycle so adding LR during cycle is best.


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Unread 02/28/2008, 10:09 PM   #7
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To clarify on my post, i didnt assume you would cycle the LR in the actual tank, perhaps a large tub. I think you mean the same thing, not cook, but cure, or cycle.

From what ive heard here is how it goes:
Cooking: placing in a dark place for several months to rid the rock/substrate of life (specifically pests)

Curing/cycling: Letting the material run the natural course of bacteria>>algae>>balanced microcosms

my .02cents and novice info.


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