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Posted 10/11/2007 11:44:15 AM
 

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dear Anthony ..

please your advice  

I am planning to replace my almost 3 years old 210 gal reef tank

the new tank will be 170 gal  in the same place like the old one  ..

for the new one I am planning to keep 2 of my fishes ( foxface , six line wrasse ) and all of my lps –sps corals

so I need your help to find  secure way for replace the tanks

I have one empty plastic tank with 100 gal capacity and one other 300 gal

my live rock is about 110 kg  

 

The new display  tank will have the most of live rock , sand only for aesthetic reasons, rdsb , 80 gal  refugium with chaeto -live rock , skimmer   . that is my plans for the new set up ..

thank you in advance

SAVE A REEF - GROW YOUR OWN

Post #74647
Posted 10/11/2007 12:53:46 PM


 

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are you wondering what is the best way to move the creatures, my friend?

What ar eyour specific questions? And how much time do you have to work with to make the transfer (does it all have to happen in one day?)

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Anthony Calfo

Post #74652
Posted 10/11/2007 1:36:39 PM
 

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thanks for the quick response  

 

I can start the new tank in one day ..

the question is

can I put the tow fishes , all the corals and live rock in the same day to the new tank ?

 

any red flag for the set up plans ?

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Posted 10/11/2007 1:38:59 PM


 

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no problelm at all for a one day switch... using the old live rock and some of the old aquarium water (new sand is preferred and also be sure to do at least 2 large water changes in the 1-2 weeks after the transfer.

kindly, Anth-

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Anthony Calfo

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Posted 10/11/2007 2:02:16 PM
 

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I feel better now

thank you Anthony !

 

SAVE A REEF - GROW YOUR OWN

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Posted 10/12/2007 6:31:47 PM


 

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also be sure to insure VERY stable temperatures during the transfer time. Your fishes and corals and live rock may be in bags or boxes for many hours. Please make a great effort to keep them stable in temperature.

Also do not underestimate the great need for large water changes in the weeks that follow the move. I recommend the first one be done 2-3 days afterwards.

kindly, Anthony

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Anthony Calfo

Post #74750
Posted 10/15/2007 1:52:28 PM
 

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I will be careful

thank you Anthony !

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