Help with water.

DarkFORCE · 02/11/2008, 06:14 AM

Well today is the day to start filling up my tank! I am so happy the time has come. I need to get this done soon because I have 2 tangs that need the room. I need to make 200+ gallons of RO/DI water. If anyone in the Surprise area can help out making some water I would really be thankful! My system will not make 200+ gallons in a day. If you can help out please call my cell at 623-523-2253. If I do not answer leave a message and I will call back.

DarkFORCE · 02/11/2008, 10:06 AM

Anyone able to help out?

clkwrk · 02/11/2008, 11:11 AM

Why do you need all new water? Aren't you using the water from your old tank to go into this one with fresh water to make up the difference? All new water will shock everything if you add them not to long after.

DarkFORCE · 02/11/2008, 11:14 AM

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Originally posted by clkwrk
Why do you need all new water? Aren't you using the water from your old tank to go into this one with fresh water to make up the difference? All new water will shock everything if you add them not to long after.

Wouldn't that stress the fish more having one tank drained while the other fills? Not sure where I could put them while doing this. I would like to reuse the water since making 200+ would be a 2-3 day project at least without any help.

DarkFORCE · 02/11/2008, 11:21 AM

I think this is how we will do it. My nephew gets off today at 1:30pm so I will have him come over to help. I will transfer some water then my LR.

clkwrk · 02/11/2008, 11:22 AM

Make the water you need get it in the new tank super areate it and when ready put fish in bucket and pump the old tank water in then add fish . This will be way less harsh on them then them going into uncycled/bacteria less water.

Rayman380 · 02/11/2008, 11:23 AM

Put your fish in a 5 gallon bucket while you empty tank. Old water plus new water.

Rayman380 · 02/11/2008, 11:23 AM

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DarkFORCE · 02/11/2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally posted by Rayman380
Put your fish in a 5 gallon bucket while you empty tank. Old water plus new water.

I am going to run out to Lowes in a few and get a couple of them. Put the fish in one, my corals in the other. Then maybe one for moving the rock.

How much sand so you guys think I should keep from the old tank?

Also what I keep should it be the top layer in the new tank?

Rayman380 · 02/11/2008, 11:54 AM

I have a BB Tank cant help you with sand ?

jasonh · 02/11/2008, 12:31 PM

I'd take a few cup fulls of sand, or even the top 1/2" or so. Just dump it right on top of the new sand. When I moved everything from a 20g to the 70g, I reused all my sand (there wasn't much) and just put it right on top of the new stuff.

Check to make sure your new water params match the old, and even then, I might think about doing a quick(ish) acclimation just to be safe.

scorpiocasper · 02/11/2008, 01:00 PM

For major tank fills I would take some 5 gal containers to the RO machines. Just a thought.

02/11/2008, 06:14 AM	#1
DarkFORCE Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 1,551	Help with water. Well today is the day to start filling up my tank! I am so happy the time has come. I need to get this done soon because I have 2 tangs that need the room. I need to make 200+ gallons of RO/DI water. If anyone in the Surprise area can help out making some water I would really be thankful! My system will not make 200+ gallons in a day. If you can help out please call my cell at 623-523-2253. If I do not answer leave a message and I will call back.

02/11/2008, 11:11 AM	#3
clkwrk Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mesa ,Az Posts: 10,314	Why do you need all new water? Aren't you using the water from your old tank to go into this one with fresh water to make up the difference? All new water will shock everything if you add them not to long after. __________________ ------- Feel free to use my photos for ONLY informative sites, education or enjoyment.All I ask is to include my Reef Central User id and where you got the photo ( RC). Current Tank Info: 44g ssb anemone/clown tank

02/11/2008, 11:22 AM	#6
clkwrk Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mesa ,Az Posts: 10,314	Make the water you need get it in the new tank super areate it and when ready put fish in bucket and pump the old tank water in then add fish . This will be way less harsh on them then them going into uncycled/bacteria less water. __________________ ------- Feel free to use my photos for ONLY informative sites, education or enjoyment.All I ask is to include my Reef Central User id and where you got the photo ( RC). Current Tank Info: 44g ssb anemone/clown tank

02/11/2008, 12:31 PM	#11
jasonh Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 1,365	I'd take a few cup fulls of sand, or even the top 1/2" or so. Just dump it right on top of the new sand. When I moved everything from a 20g to the 70g, I reused all my sand (there wasn't much) and just put it right on top of the new stuff. Check to make sure your new water params match the old, and even then, I might think about doing a quick(ish) acclimation just to be safe. __________________ Jason http://www.jasonhight.net Current Tank Info: Nothing right now. When I stop being poor, I'll set up another.

02/11/2008, 01:00 PM	#12
scorpiocasper Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Tan Valley, AZ Posts: 968	For major tank fills I would take some 5 gal containers to the RO machines. Just a thought. __________________ Nicole and Rick Current Tank Info: 180 gal mixed reef with 3 x 250 XM MH (14k), 4 T5s (10k and actinic), 2 x Koralia 4, CPR HOB Fuge, 1/4 Current chiller, skimmer and FX5. 45 gal. flat back hex with overflow and sump (seahorses and garden eels) & 55 g planted fresh

02/11/2008, 10:06 AM	#2
DarkFORCE Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 1,551	Anyone able to help out?

02/11/2008, 11:21 AM	#5
DarkFORCE Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 1,551	I think this is how we will do it. My nephew gets off today at 1:30pm so I will have him come over to help. I will transfer some water then my LR.

02/11/2008, 11:23 AM	#7
Rayman380 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 1,145	Put your fish in a 5 gallon bucket while you empty tank. Old water plus new water.

02/11/2008, 11:54 AM	#10
Rayman380 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 1,145	I have a BB Tank cant help you with sand ?