New Tank

[Ralph823]

Good morning fish freaks,

I have some question and I know this has been discussed here but I also need some opinions.

one of my tanks is a 55 gallon mixed reef current stock is
- 1 baby blue hippo
- 1 baby sailfin tang
- 2 marron clowns
- 1 carpenter wrasse


question 1

- I just got myself a 225 gallon 170 DT 55 Sump system and I wanted to move the contents of the 55 into the 225 Do I have to Cycle the tank again with such a large upgrade or should it be fine? i've upgraded from a 55 to a 150 before but never a 55 to a 225
- also the tank is used, I have cleaned everything with distilled vinegar but there is still coralline in some hard to reach places, would it be fine to fill the tank and run it or does this have to come off to avoid a "mini crash"

question 2

- this is more for your opinions

- I was thinking of keeping a lion fish and a snow flake eel in the 55 ( I currently have the eel in a 20 long because he's small but I'm thinking of tossing him in the 220 if I don't put him in the 55) but I might change my mind and convert it to a tank for my albino turtle and some cichlids he needs an upgrade also but I also have a koi pond he can go into, would you keep this a saltwater FOWLR or go the easy route and use it for the turtle?

I will admit keeping it saltwater for the eel and the Lionfish would be just as Easy as I am guilty of almost never doing water changes in the in the eel tank maybe like once a month or every other month ill do 20%

The reef tank however I do a 10% every Friday night.

Question 3

- What substrate would you guys Use in what I'm hoping is my "Forever Tank" were talking economic, looks, and efficiency. I have used live sand but I'm going for a inch Bed on a 72X20X30 so Live sand is going to break the bank at $20 for 20lbs
- I've Used Pulverized Limestone in the past but it takes hours of a hose constantly rinsing through the sand to get out all of the soot and murkiness before I put it in the DT, I wanted to see if you guys have any other Ideas as to what a good fine substrate would be. I have a Massive LTA so the substrate needs to be fine enough for it to dig its foot and not have anything abrasive

Sorry about the Novel long post
Thanks in advance.

 

[Snowxcross]

Good morning fish freaks,

I have some question and I know this has been discussed here but I also need some opinions.

one of my tanks is a 55 gallon mixed reef current stock is
- 1 baby blue hippo
- 1 baby sailfin tang
- 2 marron clowns
- 1 carpenter wrasse


question 1

- I just got myself a 225 gallon 170 DT 55 Sump system and I wanted to move the contents of the 55 into the 225 Do I have to Cycle the tank again with such a large upgrade or should it be fine? i've upgraded from a 55 to a 150 before but never a 55 to a 225
- also the tank is used, I have cleaned everything with distilled vinegar but there is still coralline in some hard to reach places, would it be fine to fill the tank and run it or does this have to come off to avoid a "mini crash"

question 2

- this is more for your opinions

- I was thinking of keeping a lion fish and a snow flake eel in the 55 ( I currently have the eel in a 20 long because he's small but I'm thinking of tossing him in the 220 if I don't put him in the 55) but I might change my mind and convert it to a tank for my albino turtle and some cichlids he needs an upgrade also but I also have a koi pond he can go into, would you keep this a saltwater FOWLR or go the easy route and use it for the turtle?

I will admit keeping it saltwater for the eel and the Lionfish would be just as Easy as I am guilty of almost never doing water changes in the in the eel tank maybe like once a month or every other month ill do 20%

The reef tank however I do a 10% every Friday night.

Question 3

- What substrate would you guys Use in what I'm hoping is my "Forever Tank" were talking economic, looks, and efficiency. I have used live sand but I'm going for a inch Bed on a 72X20X30 so Live sand is going to break the bank at $20 for 20lbs
- I've Used Pulverized Limestone in the past but it takes hours of a hose constantly rinsing through the sand to get out all of the soot and murkiness before I put it in the DT, I wanted to see if you guys have any other Ideas as to what a good fine substrate would be. I have a Massive LTA so the substrate needs to be fine enough for it to dig its foot and not have anything abrasive

Sorry about the Novel long post
Thanks in advance.

question 1

- I have used citric acid blowing around a used tank before for 24 hours or more and had that thing come immaculately clean, so couldn't hurt if you're concerned. As for the cycle, i think because you're going into a way larger tank, it's going to cycle regardless. I mean, just keep an eye on ammonia. If you're not in a rush and can setup the 225 while the 55 is running, then just take your time with it, who cares? no need to worry.

question 2

- I have no idea lol

Question 3

- Ocean Live Direct would be my suggestion, but seems like you're on the right track, others will chime in.

 

[Ralph823]

question 1

- I have used citric acid blowing around a used tank before for 24 hours or more and had that thing come immaculately clean, so couldn't hurt if you're concerned. As for the cycle, i think because you're going into a way larger tank, it's going to cycle regardless. I mean, just keep an eye on ammonia. If you're not in a rush and can setup the 225 while the 55 is running, then just take your time with it, who cares? no need to worry.

question 2

- I have no idea lol

Question 3

- Ocean Live Direct would be my suggestion, but seems like you're on the right track, others will chime in.

I wish I could wait LOL the thing is this monstrosity of a glass box that could be used to rehabilitate shamu if we needed to, is sitting in the middle of the living room and is supposed to go where the 55 is. which means i have to empty the 55 move it put this swimming pool up against the wall and move all the inhabitants into this tank, then the snowflake eel is sitting where the 55 is going to go so i have to empty out the 20 long put the 55 in its spot and move the snowflake into his new spot LOL its going to be one heck of a weekend. If i could move the fish into one of my other established tanks i would but we would be dealing with adult tangs mixing with new baby tangs and maroon clowns mixing with ocellaris.

 

[Snowxcross]

I wish I could wait LOL the thing is this monstrosity of a glass box that could be used to rehabilitate shamu if we needed to, is sitting in the middle of the living room and is supposed to go where the 55 is. which means i have to empty the 55 move it put this swimming pool up against the wall and move all the inhabitants into this tank, then the snowflake eel is sitting where the 55 is going to go so i have to empty out the 20 long put the 55 in its spot and move the snowflake into his new spot LOL its going to be one heck of a weekend. If i could move the fish into one of my other established tanks i would but we would be dealing with adult tangs mixing with new baby tangs and maroon clowns mixing with ocellaris.

Oh man!! well, i think in this case you may have only one option then! Bring over some rock from the 55 and you should be good then, just keep an eye on ammonia spikes... totally understandable, you got it!!