upgrading/moving... need advise

shortlegjj · 01/31/2007, 07:00 PM

hello,
I have a 30 gallon reef which is in the process of being upgraded to a 90. The 90 has been cycling with90lbs os LS and 100lbs of almost cured LR for a week now, I had it in rubbermaid tubs for a week prior to that.

My question is... Once the tank is fully cycled, how do I make my move? I'm affraid if I do it all at once I'll start another mini cycle and kill some of my livestock. I can move the softies over alone but my SPS and zoas are attached to most of the rock in the tank that I need for aquascaping.

The tanks are about 10' apart

thanks

davocean · 01/31/2007, 07:55 PM

It would have been nice to add LR fully cured, maybe someone can chime in on that.
I'm doing a similar upgrade.
I'm taking the top 1/2" of sand from my existing and putting it in new tank on top of new sand.
After thats run for a bit and I'm getting clean readings I'll add some of my LR.
Then I'll start adding my livestock.
I'm taking my time doing this to acclimate, and also because I'm going to drill my rock so I can use pegs to connect them.

shortlegjj · 01/31/2007, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by davocean
It would have been nice to add LR fully cured.

yeah, I know but <$3./lb for uncured... couldn't resist.

davocean · 01/31/2007, 08:06 PM

I mean I would have kept it in tub longer, it would have been shorter or almost no cycle in the tank.
I rushed my LR into my display way back, paid for it later in high trates that seemed would never go away.
Not real sure how cycled yours is and how that could affect sand.
Just check params.

shortlegjj · 02/01/2007, 12:15 AM

I know, very little room in my apt. plus it STUNK.

I'm in no rush to move it in, I can wait it out.

my question is (once it is cycled) can I just drop in all my rock from the 30 with my livestock or do it slowly. If it's slowly, what are the steps? Rock then fish then corals? fish then rock then corals?

thanks

01/31/2007, 07:00 PM	#1
shortlegjj Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fairfield County, CT Posts: 41	upgrading/moving... need advise hello, I have a 30 gallon reef which is in the process of being upgraded to a 90. The 90 has been cycling with90lbs os LS and 100lbs of almost cured LR for a week now, I had it in rubbermaid tubs for a week prior to that. My question is... Once the tank is fully cycled, how do I make my move? I'm affraid if I do it all at once I'll start another mini cycle and kill some of my livestock. I can move the softies over alone but my SPS and zoas are attached to most of the rock in the tank that I need for aquascaping. The tanks are about 10' apart thanks

01/31/2007, 07:55 PM	#2
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	It would have been nice to add LR fully cured, maybe someone can chime in on that. I'm doing a similar upgrade. I'm taking the top 1/2" of sand from my existing and putting it in new tank on top of new sand. After thats run for a bit and I'm getting clean readings I'll add some of my LR. Then I'll start adding my livestock. I'm taking my time doing this to acclimate, and also because I'm going to drill my rock so I can use pegs to connect them. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

01/31/2007, 08:06 PM	#4
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	I mean I would have kept it in tub longer, it would have been shorter or almost no cycle in the tank. I rushed my LR into my display way back, paid for it later in high trates that seemed would never go away. Not real sure how cycled yours is and how that could affect sand. Just check params. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

02/01/2007, 12:15 AM	#5
shortlegjj Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fairfield County, CT Posts: 41	I know, very little room in my apt. plus it STUNK. I'm in no rush to move it in, I can wait it out. my question is (once it is cycled) can I just drop in all my rock from the 30 with my livestock or do it slowly. If it's slowly, what are the steps? Rock then fish then corals? fish then rock then corals? thanks