Wish me luck but advice would be more appreciated

[k3nnyp]

Starts today....

Tank Move/Upgrade 75 to 120 - 20 minutes between homes

pre-work ( done )
* +25 lb pourous dry rock ( 125+ total )
** +15 in current tank to bake
* +1 Liter Seachem Matrix to bake

Day 1
* Temp. hook up of RODI
* Setup new tank, stand and sump ( 40g breeder )
** Route drain/return lines through wall into spair BR closet to sump
** Single Jebao WP40 for flow
** Small return pump to get some circulation in sump when needed
* add dry sand ( 80 lb ), rinsed several times
* Fill DT with RODI water, minimize sand stir ( sump empty )
** Some made before hand and transported and the remainder made onsite
* Install heater to achieve appropriate temp
* Add salt to DT to achieve matching salinity
* Add Stability and Prime ( Just in case )
* Make 25 gallons salt water for top off after everything is added

Day 2 ( or 3 depending )
* Lights out in current DT night before to ensure everything is calm

Trip 1
* Remove rock from original DT, including attached anemone and corals
** Transport using rubbermaid containers with water covering rock
* Add to new DT
** Monitor sump to ensure overflow capacity

Trip 2 ( still Day 2 )
* Remove fish,CUC and remaining corals
** transport corals and fish in rubbermaid and other containers
** fish and corals separate
** 1 cup sand ( skimmed off top )
* Add sand to new DT
* Drip acclimate corals/fish to new tank params
** Add corals/fish
* Top off sump to appropriate levels

Trip 3 ( still Day 2 )
* disassemble old sump materials, skimmer, pumps, ATO, 2 part pumps
** Install into new sump

Day 3 - Move remainder of house, family and dogs ( in that order )

 

[jef4y]

It'll be much more work than you anticipate. It always is. Just relax and know that everything can live in tubs so long as you have a bit of heat (if needed) and some circulation. So don't rush things and end up killing off what you're working so hard to preserve. I've seen too many people do that.

If at all possible, remove the fish right after pulling the rock. You will stir up a TON of crap when pulling the rock, and I can't imagine that is good for the fish. The less time they spend in murky water, the better they will be.

Have patience, and take pictures =)

 

[rdnelson]

I second what Jeff said. I have a pretty busy weekend planned but if you hit a brick wall let me know and I will do what I can to help out.

 

[darrrenjmartin]

Day 1
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*New tank circulating and leaked check over night.

 

[k3nnyp]

JeF4y;874286 wrote: It'll be much more work than you anticipate. It always is. Just relax and know that everything can live in tubs so long as you have a bit of heat (if needed) and some circulation. So don't rush things and end up killing off what you're working so hard to preserve. I've seen too many people do that.

If at all possible, remove the fish right after pulling the rock. You will stir up a TON of crap when pulling the rock, and I can't imagine that is good for the fish. The less time they spend in murky water, the better they will be.

Have patience, and take pictures =)

I have set aside the weekend just for the tank. The old tank will not be broken down until I'm comfortable with the water quality of the new.
Thanks for the advice on pulling the fish. I might switch some things around.

 

[k3nnyp]

rdnelson99;874287 wrote: I second what Jeff said. I have a pretty busy weekend planned but if you hit a brick wall let me know and I will do what I can to help out.

Thanks Rich. Now I'm feeling bad about the old comment earlier.

 

[k3nnyp]

darrrenjmartin;874290 wrote: Day 1
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*New tank circulating and leaked check over night.

Will do. I've already filled the tank with a wp40 and ran for a week.

 

[k3nnyp]

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1st wrinkle. Didn't anticipate the 75 to 35 pounds drop in water pressure. Water making is going pretty slow.

 

[rdnelson]

k3nnyP;874297 wrote: Thanks Rich. Now I'm feeling bad about the old comment earlier.

Willingness does not reduce ones age. LOL. Maybe the other way around...age reduces ones willingness. Hehehehehe


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[k3nnyp]

Note for future reference. If you pack a pillow and blow up mattress be sure to load it into the truck. Crick, crack. After sleeping on the floor my age is showing through.

 

[rdnelson]

Ouch. Word of advice, if you spend more time working and less time on ARC you would be done by now. Hehehehehehe




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[shanepike]

Said the pot to the kettle

Let me know if you get in a bind, Kenny. I'll PM you my number.

 

[k3nnyp]

rdnelson99;874529 wrote: Ouch. Word of advice, if you spend more time working and less time on ARC you would be done by now. Hehehehehehe




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And if you live by that motto you could single-handedly run the Georgia Aquarium

 

[k3nnyp]

ShanePike;874548 wrote: Said the pot to the kettle

Let me know if you get in a bind, Kenny. I'll PM you my number.

Thanks Shane. Going fine now just slower than expected.

 

[shanepike]

k3nnyP;874569 wrote: Thanks Shane. Going fine now just slower than expected.

Good grief, I know what you mean. I set up my new 30g last weekend and it felt like it took forever</em>. It's amazing how much longer it takes than what you thought it would.

Especially when you have half the water pressure :confused2:

 

[rdnelson]

k3nnyP;874567 wrote: And if you live by that motto you could single-handedly run the Georgia Aquarium

Hey!!!!!! LOL



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[k3nnyp]

Never mixed this amount of water before. Added in 14 cup batches. I expected 48 cups and added 42 although before I had all of the water in. I figured more mix time. The water clouded (precipitated?) and has been cloudy for 18+ hours now.
I have 20 gallons or so to get my sump where it will hit the return box and I'm going to mix that separately before adding.

Good news is the extreme rinsing I did on the sand paid off. When I added it this morning I could barely tell for a few seconds and it all settled. I added it gently by lowering the entire bag to the bottom of the tank and gently pouring it onto the tank floor.

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[rdnelson]

What salt did you use?


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[k3nnyp]

My first sg test showed 1.033 which might explain the precipitation? Now it is 1.025 which is my target.

 

[k3nnyp]

Red Sea Coral Pro, end of batch I have been using and some came from a new batch.