rishu_pepper
01/30/2015, 11:05 AM
Okay, so the boss (wife) has given the green light for a new long peninsula tank (165g approx.), and now the arduous planning stages will begin.
Currently I have a pretty nicely stocked standard 75g with fish, corals, LR, etc. with a 20-odd gallon sump. It's sitting at the spot where I plan the new tank will go, so there are some logistical problems that perhaps RCers can help me with.
My plan is to buy a Biocube 29 or RSM 130, something along those lines, toss some of the LR/sand (and some new sand) from the 75g and temporary house my fish and corals in there. Perhaps use half new-mix water and half tank water from the 75g? I'm guessing there shouldn't be any cycle so the livestock will do just fine in there (7 fish, nothing big).
With the livestock safely housed, I can start selling/tossing the 75g DT/sump/stand during the 4 week waiting period for the new tank to arrive (custom made from another province), and definitely will have the old stuff gone to make room for the new tank to arrive.
So far so good? I think? Do bear with me :o
The next part is, how should I deal with the new tank and its rock situation. Should I:
a) buy dry rocks now, start cooking them (for 1+ month), and toss them in the new tank when it arrives
b) keep my live rock from the old tank, and buy some new live rock when the new tank is here, and toss them in new tank
c) buy and use all new live rock, and toss them in new tank
Which option (or another) do you recommend? There are many things to consider (cost, convenience, well-being of tank short/long term, safety of livestock etc.). I'd like to avoid a cycle if possible, so the livestock don't have to be stuck in the biocube for too long. I don't know which of the above 3 options will be the best way to avoid the cycle. Will that be feasible?
Please give me some advice and comments on the above transfer, rock situation, and the whole process in general. Feel free to criticize any part. I want to do this once and do this right, and have a healthy tank with healthy fish/corals. :)Thanks!
Currently I have a pretty nicely stocked standard 75g with fish, corals, LR, etc. with a 20-odd gallon sump. It's sitting at the spot where I plan the new tank will go, so there are some logistical problems that perhaps RCers can help me with.
My plan is to buy a Biocube 29 or RSM 130, something along those lines, toss some of the LR/sand (and some new sand) from the 75g and temporary house my fish and corals in there. Perhaps use half new-mix water and half tank water from the 75g? I'm guessing there shouldn't be any cycle so the livestock will do just fine in there (7 fish, nothing big).
With the livestock safely housed, I can start selling/tossing the 75g DT/sump/stand during the 4 week waiting period for the new tank to arrive (custom made from another province), and definitely will have the old stuff gone to make room for the new tank to arrive.
So far so good? I think? Do bear with me :o
The next part is, how should I deal with the new tank and its rock situation. Should I:
a) buy dry rocks now, start cooking them (for 1+ month), and toss them in the new tank when it arrives
b) keep my live rock from the old tank, and buy some new live rock when the new tank is here, and toss them in new tank
c) buy and use all new live rock, and toss them in new tank
Which option (or another) do you recommend? There are many things to consider (cost, convenience, well-being of tank short/long term, safety of livestock etc.). I'd like to avoid a cycle if possible, so the livestock don't have to be stuck in the biocube for too long. I don't know which of the above 3 options will be the best way to avoid the cycle. Will that be feasible?
Please give me some advice and comments on the above transfer, rock situation, and the whole process in general. Feel free to criticize any part. I want to do this once and do this right, and have a healthy tank with healthy fish/corals. :)Thanks!