New tank need advise!

50hexman · 04/24/2009, 09:13 AM

I just cracked my 50 gallon hexagon so i upgraded to a 150 gallon with was used for fresh water, i drained and refilled with saltwater and has being cycling for 24 hrs i have cured rock form the hex, would i be safe by putting my fish and corals since my hex has a small pump and oxygen for 4 days since the pressure creates a leak, i am worried since there is no filtration in the hex i want to move them before... you know.

kb27973 · 04/24/2009, 12:11 PM

Did you use the 50G of old water in the new tank or is it 150G of brand new water? Do you have sensitive or hardy fish and coral?

Off topic - what level racquetball player are you?

Ken

Sisterlimonpot · 04/24/2009, 12:17 PM

One thing that popped out to me is that you're interests are corals and you bought a used fresh water tank. If you are planning to keep coral, I would make sure that the 150 gl wasn't dosed with copper.

50hexman · 04/24/2009, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kb27973
Did you use the 50G of old water in the new tank or is it 150G of brand new water? Do you have sensitive or hardy fish and coral?

Off topic - what level racquetball player are you?

Ken

I have strong fish but some chalice and stony corals, no all new water.

A- strong b player why you play?

Thanks,

kb27973 · 04/24/2009, 03:26 PM

I have never done a 100% water change, but I suppose if you made sure all the parameters are in line and not to different from your other water you may be okay. Your old rock in the tank will help cycle quickly. Sisterlimonpot does bring up a good point on the copper. May want to get a copper test kit.

Yeah, I have been playing for years. We have a tourny every Thursday night at our Rec center and I regularly get humbled in singles, doubles and cutthroat LOL. I'm probably on the lower B end. Great game!

04/24/2009, 09:13 AM	#1
50hexman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miami Posts: 68	New tank need advise! I just cracked my 50 gallon hexagon so i upgraded to a 150 gallon with was used for fresh water, i drained and refilled with saltwater and has being cycling for 24 hrs i have cured rock form the hex, would i be safe by putting my fish and corals since my hex has a small pump and oxygen for 4 days since the pressure creates a leak, i am worried since there is no filtration in the hex i want to move them before... you know.

04/24/2009, 12:17 PM	#3
Sisterlimonpot R.C. Fraternity President Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Litchfeild Park AZ Posts: 11,490 Blog Entries: 2	One thing that popped out to me is that you're interests are corals and you bought a used fresh water tank. If you are planning to keep coral, I would make sure that the 150 gl wasn't dosed with copper. __________________ Jimmy MASVC President Dishes are done man! Current Tank Info: 300 in progress

04/24/2009, 12:11 PM	#2
kb27973 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Denver, CO. Posts: 715	Did you use the 50G of old water in the new tank or is it 150G of brand new water? Do you have sensitive or hardy fish and coral? Off topic - what level racquetball player are you? Ken

04/24/2009, 03:26 PM	#5
kb27973 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Denver, CO. Posts: 715	I have never done a 100% water change, but I suppose if you made sure all the parameters are in line and not to different from your other water you may be okay. Your old rock in the tank will help cycle quickly. Sisterlimonpot does bring up a good point on the copper. May want to get a copper test kit. Yeah, I have been playing for years. We have a tourny every Thursday night at our Rec center and I regularly get humbled in singles, doubles and cutthroat LOL. I'm probably on the lower B end. Great game!