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Just a little update, I think January 18th is the date! (before anyone asks, yes...January 18, 2019 :tearsofjoy
Starting to develop a checklist of things I need, and things I need to do. Starts to feel overwhelming at times! I start to question myself, like "why am I doing this?"
If anyone has any tips/suggestions/frequently overlooked items post them up! No reminder is too small. I've done this many times before, but it's always amazing at the unexpected things that pop up...
Starting to develop a checklist of things I need, and things I need to do. Starts to feel overwhelming at times! I start to question myself, like "why am I doing this?"
If anyone has any tips/suggestions/frequently overlooked items post them up! No reminder is too small. I've done this many times before, but it's always amazing at the unexpected things that pop up...
Transferring as much water as I can, all live rock, corals and fish, going straight into new tank. New sand, and just a few pieces of live rock that I've had running in a tote for 2 years (if needed).
I have a 150g horse trough that I'm going to transfer as much of the old tank into as I can. then break down existing tank. Set up new tank and stand and let the PVC glue cure for 24 hours and then transfer back into new setup.
I don't currently have any SPS or LPS...just zoas, nems, and fish. I've been heading that way for about 6 months knowing this swap was coming, I feel like zoas are pretty hardy...and I don't have anything high dollar so if I lose some it wouldn't break the bank.
I have a 150g horse trough that I'm going to transfer as much of the old tank into as I can. then break down existing tank. Set up new tank and stand and let the PVC glue cure for 24 hours and then transfer back into new setup.
I don't currently have any SPS or LPS...just zoas, nems, and fish. I've been heading that way for about 6 months knowing this swap was coming, I feel like zoas are pretty hardy...and I don't have anything high dollar so if I lose some it wouldn't break the bank.
Plan sounds great. Are you planning on running carbon right away with the new tank? I’m imagining extra junk being stirred up from the transfer. Maybe even a poly-filter initially to soak up contaminants from the build/transfer process?
I’ve got a big mag drive hooked to a long hose you can borrow. Set it up as a permanent kit to transfer a lot of water over a good distance.
I’ve got a big mag drive hooked to a long hose you can borrow. Set it up as a permanent kit to transfer a lot of water over a good distance.
Much to my wife's chagrin I am putting the 150g stock tank in the middle of the living room, so just a few feet away. I was also thinking of setting up a series of 5 gal buckets to swish the rock through...maybe knock off some built up detritus off. Probably have some tarps on the carpet. It's going to be high class for a few days!
I have a heater, and a couple of smaller pumps for circulation. I can add a bubble wand to to oxygenate the water? Is that necessary? I am thinking the livestock will be in the 150g stock tank for about 24 hours, maybe longer for the last of the PVC glue to cure.
I have a heater, and a couple of smaller pumps for circulation. I can add a bubble wand to to oxygenate the water? Is that necessary? I am thinking the livestock will be in the 150g stock tank for about 24 hours, maybe longer for the last of the PVC glue to cure.
I’d also run some carbon and maybe filter floss just in cans. I’d also have some extra water mixed up just in case.
After you get settled in let me know. We can get you some hardy sps Frags to flex those halide muscles.
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After you get settled in let me know. We can get you some hardy sps Frags to flex those halide muscles.
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