A new reef build with some stuff already in use.

[smontmagny59]

Hi,
I am kinda new to reef building and reading this forum has been extremely helpful so I'd like to thank all of the contributors.
I currently have a 20 gallon tall set up for 8 weeks. I used 28 pounds of live sand and used some live rock that was given to me and some i bought adding up to about 25 pounds. It also has a aquaclear 50 mechanical filter.
There are two Koralia circulating pumps totaling 975 gph. And of course a heater.
Water parameters are pretty good so far. Ammo 0 nitrite 0 Nitrate seems less than 20 and slowly coming down.

With all that being said I was pretty content until I got a 37 gallon tank real cheap. I want to change over to it but I really don't want to kill anything.

Wondering what I can keep (sand) and how to change it all over.

Any suggestions would be awesome and appreciated.

[MizTanks]

You can keep everything. Just put your rock in a separate bucket, fill it with tank water. Scoop sand/water into new tank or another bucket (which ever is easier)
Add sand to new tank, (may have to buy more sand) add rock/water to new tank (may have to buy more rock) and fill with new salt water :)


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[smontmagny59]

thans for the input. should i clean the sand first for toxins

[binford4000]

You can keep everything. Just put your rock in a separate bucket, fill it with tank water. Scoop sand/water into new tank or another bucket (which ever is easier)
Add sand to new tank, (may have to buy more sand) add rock/water to new tank (may have to buy more rock) and fill with new salt water :)


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+1 in 8 weeks their really hasn't been much going on to worry about. Sounds like ya got the bug,upgrading already !lol

[smontmagny59]

Yeah, got the bug bad!
My wife made a deal with me that I could put the time and dollars into this as long as I had patience and knew my limits in terms of tank care and tank size. As much as I would love a monster tank I think the 37 gallon is what I can handle and maintain properly for the animal care and for my joy of the hobby.
The good part is I can get good equipment and do some DIYing.
Currently building my stand for the 37 gallon.

[MizTanks]

Congrats on the upgrade and good luck with it :) Keep us posted on your progress!!

[MizTanks]

thans for the input. should i clean the sand first for toxins

You can if you want and if your concerned about it. When sand is stirred up the toxins are released into the water. Strain the sand using a colander. This way you'll be keeping some of the beneficial bacteria and micro fauna, you know the good stuff :)

[binford4000]

Where's the picture's ?? Can't have a build thread without pictures! Lol:oldman: