Few Questions on Re-Setup

GovernorG · 05/15/2016, 01:15 PM

Hey Everyone!

So I am moving in a few weeks and have had a successful 75G Reef tank which I had to breakdown

. I have since transfered all my corals and approximately 20LBS of LR to a 20G Long. Here are a few questions that I was hoping you all could answer for me.

1. I have a eShopps RS-100 Gen 3 Sump which I used to run a refugium in with NO protein skimmer. Since I am resetting up in a few weeks, I have considered not using a refugium and strictly using an in sump Protein Skimmer. Any thoughts on brands or recommendations on which I should use or look at?

2. Has anyone had success using "Real Reef Rock?" As in www.realreefrock.com? Pros/Cons would be great. Thinking of using my current 20/25 lbs of live rock and adding another 40lbs of real reef rock.

3. Finally my major concern is the moving process, I will need to break down my 20G Long for the move. Since I will need a day or two to reset up the 20G, what is the best method for transport and keeping everything alive? Please keep in mind I have no Fish, they all have been donated, we are speaking strictly corals.

Thank you in advance for your help and answers to my questions... before you even ask, once the 75G is setup and complete, I will be converting the 20G Long to a QT in my new home. Cant wait to have a massive room simply for my fish supplies and work area!!

Bent · 05/15/2016, 01:22 PM

1: I have been using a bubble magus and I am pleased with it. Avast marine makes a nice skimmer as well, coupled with the neck cleaner and skimmate locker you can have a near maintenance free skimmer.

2: I would suggest Tampa bay saltwater as your live rock source:
http://www.tampabaysaltwater.com/
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2509664

3: the corals should be fine a couple days without lights, I would just move everything to a couple brute trash cans with an air stone and move them that way.

GovernorG · 05/15/2016, 01:25 PM

Bent - thanks man I will absolutely take a look at your recommendations!

Bent · 05/15/2016, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GovernorG

Bent - thanks man I will absolutely take a look at your recommendations!

If worse comes to worse you could get a reef flood bulb from eBay and a clip on reflector from Home Depot.

Just remember to keep the rock and sand in tank water too and try to prevent die off or you will have to start all over again.

Also, in the new tank with all this disturbance you are likely going to run into cyano and nutrient problems from disturbing the rocks and stuff. You'll have to stay on top of the water changes and media changes until it gets under control.

GovernorG · 05/15/2016, 02:37 PM

awesome man thanks again!

05/15/2016, 01:15 PM	#1
GovernorG Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 39	Few Questions on Re-Setup Hey Everyone! So I am moving in a few weeks and have had a successful 75G Reef tank which I had to breakdown. I have since transfered all my corals and approximately 20LBS of LR to a 20G Long. Here are a few questions that I was hoping you all could answer for me. 1. I have a eShopps RS-100 Gen 3 Sump which I used to run a refugium in with NO protein skimmer. Since I am resetting up in a few weeks, I have considered not using a refugium and strictly using an in sump Protein Skimmer. Any thoughts on brands or recommendations on which I should use or look at? 2. Has anyone had success using "Real Reef Rock?" As in www.realreefrock.com? Pros/Cons would be great. Thinking of using my current 20/25 lbs of live rock and adding another 40lbs of real reef rock. 3. Finally my major concern is the moving process, I will need to break down my 20G Long for the move. Since I will need a day or two to reset up the 20G, what is the best method for transport and keeping everything alive? Please keep in mind I have no Fish, they all have been donated, we are speaking strictly corals. Thank you in advance for your help and answers to my questions... before you even ask, once the 75G is setup and complete, I will be converting the 20G Long to a QT in my new home. Cant wait to have a massive room simply for my fish supplies and work area!! __________________ If it's gonna be... it's up to me!" Current Tank Info: 75 G

05/15/2016, 01:22 PM	#2
Bent I got nothin' Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The anals Posts: 6,420	1: I have been using a bubble magus and I am pleased with it. Avast marine makes a nice skimmer as well, coupled with the neck cleaner and skimmate locker you can have a near maintenance free skimmer. 2: I would suggest Tampa bay saltwater as your live rock source: http://www.tampabaysaltwater.com/ http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2509664 3: the corals should be fine a couple days without lights, I would just move everything to a couple brute trash cans with an air stone and move them that way. __________________ Quitters never lose. [QUOTE=CStrickland]Who gets mad at a starfish?[/QUOTE] Current Tank Info: 75g DT, 30G refugium, 10g chaeto tank, 50g stock tank basement sump

05/15/2016, 01:25 PM	#3
GovernorG Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 39	Bent - thanks man I will absolutely take a look at your recommendations! __________________ If it's gonna be... it's up to me!" Current Tank Info: 75 G

05/15/2016, 02:37 PM	#5
GovernorG Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 39	awesome man thanks again! __________________ If it's gonna be... it's up to me!" Current Tank Info: 75 G