Switching tanks

[Wolf89]

Ok, so I've got a 20l with 2 clowns and a frozen eating mandarin. I am upgrading to a 90 gallon. My question is, since the rock in the 20 gallon is already supporting the fish, can I place it and the fish into the 90 with 60 more lbs of dry rock and everyone be ok? Like, would the tank still cycle a lot, or just a mini cycle? Thank

 

[Crabs McJones]

You'll likely experience a mini cycle. But shouldnt be to bad as long as you dont increase livestock until the new rock has time to establish itself

 

[ccombs]

You'll likely experience a mini cycle. But shouldnt be to bad as long as you dont increase livestock until the new rock has time to establish itself

Quick Draw McJones with fast and accurate info!

 

[vetteguy53081]

There is nothing quick when it comes to saltwater. Follow the same rules of a new tank and expect as Crabs stated, the uglies, cycling events and transform gradually. A couple pieces of seeded rock mixed in will not hurt

 

[Jekyl]

Add some Dr Tim's if you're in a rush. Give it a few days before adding fish though. Better to not rush things.

 

[Crabs McJones]

Add some Dr Tim's if you're in a rush. Give it a few days before adding fish though. Better to not rush things.

Agree, or a bottle of instant ocean bio spira, that stuff works wonders

 

[samnaz]

I’d fully cycle the new tank before adding the live stock, but that’s just me. You could cycle it with a couple live rocks.