tank swap

[john hampton]

I am upgrading from a 55 to 90 gallon tank. The new tank is going where the old tank is still up and running, any help on swapping coral, fish, live rock, etc.. without killing everything would be great. have heard of people setting up new tank and adding old stock immediately , not to sure about that . Again any help would be greatly appreciated..


Thank you and keep reefing!!!!

 

[Crabs McJones]

I am upgrading from a 55 to 90 gallon tank. The new tank is going where the old tank is still up and running, any help on swapping coral, fish, live rock, etc.. without killing everything would be great. have heard of people setting up new tank and adding old stock immediately , not to sure about that . Again any help would be greatly appreciated..


Thank you and keep reefing!!!!

Run to your local hardware store and pick up storage totes. They were a live saver for me in my changeover. You can place all your rock and coral in them and then fill them up with water. Once your tank is switched over use a pump and a hose and pump the water back in and transfer rock and coral while its refilling

 

[Porpoise Hork]

Run to your local hardware store and pick up storage totes. They were a live saver for me in my changeover. You can place all your rock and coral in them and then fill them up with water. Once your tank is switched over use a pump and a hose and pump the water back in and transfer rock and coral while its refilling

This..

Just be sure to get the black tubs with the yellow tops. They are reef safe and dirt cheap. I think the 27g ones are only like $8-10 at Home Depot.

HDX 27 Gal. Tough Storage Tote in Black and Yellow 999-27G-HDX - The Home Depot

This heavy-duty HDX 27-Gallon Tough Tote is designed to handle all your storage needs. The recessed lid enables you to stack multiple units effortlessly, while the tapered design facilitates easy nesting

www.homedepot.com

 

[dougers31]

If it were me I would set up another tank or holding bin of some sort which could include a large food safe trash can and transfer live rock and the inhabitants. Then you could take your time and set up the new tank without having to rush it.

 

[dougers31]

If it were me I would set up another tank or holding bin of some sort which could include a large food safe trash can and transfer live rock and the inhabitants. Then you could take your time and set up the new tank without having to rush it.

Apparently Crabs beat me to the punch

 

[john hampton]

What about cycling the new sand

 

[lilgrounchuck]

What about cycling the new sand

Your old rock should be sufficient as long as you keep it all wet and the new sand shouldn’t make a difference. If you’re worried you can always grab a bottle of biospira and dump it in, but if all your old rock goes in it’ll be handling the same bioload it was handling in the old tank.

 

[Salacious Crumb]

I would discard old sand and start new tank with new live sand if possible.