Need help prepping for tank move.

[Matt Miller]

Saturday is the day I will be bringing my 90g home.

As the title states, I need help making sure my plumbing and just everything in general is ready for filling.

I put the baffles in my sump yesterday, all the drain and return lines have been soaked in vinegar mix and rinsed out. I am in the process of cleaning the inside of my 110 oceanic drilled. I plan on having 40-50 gallons of fresh saltwater mixed and ready to top off whatever ends up short.

My biggest concern is the plumbing, I have a big tote with all the original plumbing that was hooked up before it was drained. I'm pretty sure I can figure out how it was all hooked up, but I need to test all my connections for leaks before I fill it

Should I just finish cleaning and hook it all up and can I put water in the overflow areas to check seals that way?

This is my first and I want to make sure I have it all ready

 

[Diesel]

You have any livestock to be moved or just a tank?

 

[Matt Miller]

Everything, it's a currently running system, been going for a couple years. I have bodies and equipment lined up for the move. 40m drive and have to clean up some algae but I think I'm ready for that part.
Mostly I'm concerned about being ready at home to get everything filled and running properly and leak free

 

[dbl]

Might want to read this article...very good info on moving a tank.

https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/are-you-moving.69/

 

[Matt Miller]

Thanks, I've been posting and reading other sections about my plan for the move, I'm not sure how to link it or I would lol.

 

[Matt Miller]

Ok so my first batch of water is brewing. Still cool but tested around 1.22? That's good right?
Heater and powerhead will be on overnight.

Luckily Temp will rise significantly tomorrow, no more single digits and high 41 yay.

Just need to take my threaded joints and I should be in business.