20g tall temporary setup

Overland04 · 03/15/2007, 01:09 PM

On my 125g I would like to change some of my plumbing to accommodate a change in flow for a sps tank...till this point its been very lightly stocked with LPS and softies. Since all of my livestock can fit in a 20g tall tank how should I go about setting of the tank for about a week?

Is there a way to do this so I donâ€™t have to worry about a cycle...I have the necessary components like powerheads, skimmers, 175w halide, (sand and live rock if needed) heaters and new salt water or water that I can take out of my 125.

Any suggestions?

AnimaliA · 03/15/2007, 02:07 PM

You should be ok with moving the live rock and corals to the 20g and filling it with water from your 125. I would not suggest moving the sand though. Also, make sure there is plenty of water flow in the 20g and you should be ok for a week.

One question though, are you adding one 175MH to the 125g? That alone wont be enough for SPS corals. Or are you adding an additional 175 to an existing lighting system?

Overland04 · 03/15/2007, 02:10 PM

The 175 is a spare for the 20g setup...I have 3-250w halides for my 125g 20,000k

AnimaliA · 03/16/2007, 07:52 PM

Ahh...makes sense..

03/15/2007, 01:09 PM	#1
Overland04 Wisher of the redo button Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Red Hook, NY Posts: 614	20g tall temporary setup On my 125g I would like to change some of my plumbing to accommodate a change in flow for a sps tank...till this point its been very lightly stocked with LPS and softies. Since all of my livestock can fit in a 20g tall tank how should I go about setting of the tank for about a week? Is there a way to do this so I donâ€™t have to worry about a cycle...I have the necessary components like powerheads, skimmers, 175w halide, (sand and live rock if needed) heaters and new salt water or water that I can take out of my 125. Any suggestions? __________________ What do you call a fish with no eye?....... ......... ......... ......... Fsh Current Tank Info: 75g Rimless

03/15/2007, 02:07 PM	#2
AnimaliA Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Above sea level...for now... Posts: 235	You should be ok with moving the live rock and corals to the 20g and filling it with water from your 125. I would not suggest moving the sand though. Also, make sure there is plenty of water flow in the 20g and you should be ok for a week. One question though, are you adding one 175MH to the 125g? That alone wont be enough for SPS corals. Or are you adding an additional 175 to an existing lighting system? __________________ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Does a one legged duck swim in a circle? Current Tank Info: JBJ Nanocube (6 yrs) SPS and other life with pretty colors

03/15/2007, 02:10 PM	#3
Overland04 Wisher of the redo button Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Red Hook, NY Posts: 614	The 175 is a spare for the 20g setup...I have 3-250w halides for my 125g 20,000k __________________ What do you call a fish with no eye?....... ......... ......... ......... Fsh Current Tank Info: 75g Rimless

03/16/2007, 07:52 PM	#4
AnimaliA Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Above sea level...for now... Posts: 235	Ahh...makes sense.. __________________ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Does a one legged duck swim in a circle? Current Tank Info: JBJ Nanocube (6 yrs) SPS and other life with pretty colors