I'm in the process of planning a tank reset. I'm going to convert my 300 gallon reef to a FOWLR.
My plan right now is to first, siphon out all of the sand and then start draining the tank and removing rocks/corals. Once the water level is very low, catch out all of my fish. I have a 150 gallon rubbermaid tub to keep the fish that will be transferring over to the FOWLR, mostly tangs. The rest of the fish will be moved to a temporary tank while I get them rehomed.
Rubbermaid tub will have some rocks from the tank, two XL sponge filters, cycled media, and a heater. The fish will be in there for a week max.
Anyone have any tips, and does my process sound okay? The reason I'm taking down the whole tank is because I want to re-do my rock work, I don't like my sand choice, and a lot of my small fish are basically impossible to catch without taking out the rocks and draining the tank.
My plan right now is to first, siphon out all of the sand and then start draining the tank and removing rocks/corals. Once the water level is very low, catch out all of my fish. I have a 150 gallon rubbermaid tub to keep the fish that will be transferring over to the FOWLR, mostly tangs. The rest of the fish will be moved to a temporary tank while I get them rehomed.
Rubbermaid tub will have some rocks from the tank, two XL sponge filters, cycled media, and a heater. The fish will be in there for a week max.
Anyone have any tips, and does my process sound okay? The reason I'm taking down the whole tank is because I want to re-do my rock work, I don't like my sand choice, and a lot of my small fish are basically impossible to catch without taking out the rocks and draining the tank.