No longer a FOWLR

[NkSde]

Finally am officially started reef keeping.

Introduced three species to the system.
Alveopora
An acan
And a frag of scrambled eggs

Been repositioning around the last few days and based on the reactions landed on their placement

It ain’t much but she’s just getting started.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Nice looking tank!

 

[NkSde]

Tanks been running well

Alveopora healing and new polyps growing in size at frag site

Acan chugging along being moody still but feeding

Zia’s have been zoaing

Did start my uv as brown spotting started.

Pods have been plentiful so might be time to introduce the dragonet next

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Tanks been running well

Alveopora healing and new polyps growing in size at frag site

Acan chugging along being moody still but feeding

Zia’s have been zoaing

Did start my uv as brown spotting started.

Pods have been plentiful so might be time to introduce the dragonet next

I'm glad to see your coral is doing well!

 

[NkSde]

Tes
Didn’t work

 

[EricR]

Cool!
I've been tempted by alveopora at my LFS but too much of a wimp since I thought they were allegedly "difficult" to keep.
Good job...

 

[NkSde]

I was hesitant after reading about flower pots but it’s doing well on a hob 20Long

 

[NkSde]

Happy Father’s Day to me
Scored a 40 breeder with no leaks
An acro of some sort
And a duncan, I’ll nab sone post opened polyps later

 

[NkSde]

 

[NkSde]

Some things coming this weekend.

 

[EricR]

Are you swapping (tank transfer) or setting up the new one as an additional tank?

 

[NkSde]

Transfer and hope the livestock doesn’t get too shocked

 

[EricR]

Transfer and hope the livestock doesn’t get too shocked

I did 37 gallon tall to 40 breeder 2.5+ years ago and it went well,,, and mine was in a house nook so at least that part should be easier in your case.

I'll assume you've done your research and have a plan but will note what I think two key parts are:
-- plastic bins and/or smaller tanks on the floor for temporary housing ... with air pumps/stones for livestock
-- new sand MASSIVELY rinsed before hand (for new tank)

 

[Kmst80]

Transfer and hope the livestock doesn’t get too shocked

Throw the sand out. Get new sand. The rest is fine to transfer. Don't want the new tank to crash.

 

[steveschuerger]

Transfer and hope the livestock doesn’t get too shocked

I’ve moved tanks twice before. No serious issues. Just use new sand. If moving to larger like you are just add some commensurate live rock would be my suggestion.

 

[NkSde]

Yeah have some modifications to the system also coming to the works

The 20 is going to be a sump
some lighting upgrades
Then find the next goals

 

[NkSde]

Move plane so far

After prepping new sand
-Drain water to a tote w air and pump for livestock and coral and rocks
-Move rock structure and ensure solid footing (rocks are elevated on lava rocks for goby friends)
-Once light enough move stand and 20 gallon
-Move 40 and stand into place.
-put new rinsed sand bed down fill with a sizable amount new sea water
-Get livestock comfy happy and rehouse
-top off any remaining gaps w new water reserve.

Plan to have about a full 20s worth of water available and prepped in a separate tote just in case.

 

[NkSde]

It begins
Few errands to run but water mixed
Next step rinse and prep sand bed after I go get that sand bed

 

[NkSde]

We back.
Next steps
Lighting
Filtration
Baffles for the 20 long

So far looks like I might have lost a firefish
And a zoa frag

 

[Gumbies R Us]

We back.
Next steps
Lighting
Filtration
Baffles for the 20 long

So far looks like I might have lost a firefish
And a zoa frag

Sorry about your losses! The new tank looks great, though!