Transferring existing bioload to new tank ? Parameters ?

Stang67 · Mar 3, 2020

I am about to transfer my 2 clowns, damsel and mixed corals from their existing 29g to a 65g. I have cycled the tank. I have new sand and cycled Dry Rock already in the new tank. I went so far as to add additional bacteria to the new tank and confirmed it can cycle out 2.0 ppm ammonia with in 24 hrs as well. The question I have is that the Alkalinity differs between the 29g (@7) and the 65g (@10). Also the Phos and Nitrate are lower in the 65g then in the 29g due to the lack of any existing Bioload. My concern is that I don't want to lose anything when move them. I have some SPS, but mostly LPS and Zoas. CUC as well. Who moves first or does it even matter?
If I posted in the wrong place please feel free to move.

Devisissy · Mar 3, 2020

Just drip acclimate like you would anything. Should be solid. Don't sweat it.

Stang67 · Mar 3, 2020

Devisissy said:
Just drip acclimate like you would anything. Should be solid. Don't sweat it.

Got it

Devisissy · Mar 3, 2020

Oh and the CUC first. Move everything in sections.
Don't go crazy and keep an eye on ammonia. Cheers!

Stang67 · Mar 3, 2020

Devisissy said:
Oh and the CUC first. Move everything in sections.
Don't go crazy and keep an eye on ammonia. Cheers!

Awesome will do thanks!!!

ahiggins · Mar 3, 2020

Just a heads up for the cuc. Make sure they actually have something to eat. Going from a fully established system with micro algae to a zero algae system will be hard on them to scavenge anything. Something to think about

Stang67 · Mar 3, 2020

ahiggins said:
Just a heads up for the cuc. Make sure they actually have something to eat. Going from a fully established system with micro algae to a zero algae system will be hard on them to scavenge anything. Something to think about

Good point I was going to take out a large rock from the 29 to let them graze on and I have some small seaweed sheets. Will that work until things catch up?