R2R Community, I'm looking for some advice for moving coral from my old tank to my new tank.
I'm moving mostly frags:
1. Walt Disney
2. Kung Pow
3. 6" Clam
4. Jellybean Chalice (my most prized possession)
5. Jack-o-lantern Lepto
6. Bunch of zoas (hallucinations are a concern)
7. Some prize mushrooms (Jawbreaker, Godspawn Bounce, RSM Crazy Bounce)
Old mature 7+ year old 34gal AIO tank with tons of biodiversity and high nutrients (Nitrates 12-25ppm, Phosphate .85ppm). No algae issues and I basically don't have to clean the glass...go figure.
New tank 3 month old 108gal tank with new substrate and rock and lower nutrients (Nitrates 12-25ppm, Phosphate. 06ppm). Also haven't had to clean glass since my CUC.
Tank parameters have been matched for temp, salinity, Alk, and calcium. For the last month and a half, my AWC moves new AFS to old tank and old tank water to new tank at about a gallon a day.
I'm using kessils on both systems for lighting and have matching par spots for the coral.
New tank will get additional bioload from 5 additional fish (Small Clown, Candy Basslet, Bristletooth Tang, Magnificent Foxface, Powder Brown Tang) in addition to its 3 mollies and Bella Goby.
Transfer has to happen by Sunday as the old tank and most of its contents are going to a new owner.
Questions:
1. My biggest concern is for the WD and Jellybean. I'm worried that the new tank may not be as stable with the increased bioload. Is there anything I can do to help keep things copesetic for them?
2. Since lighting is matched do I need a light acclimation period?
3. Is there a better time to move them? Say night time or middle of the day?
4. If they start to looked stressed what products or steps can I use to help?
5. Should I look to spot feed in new tank as broadcast feeding probably won't be as effective.
Any other thoughts or advice?
I'm moving mostly frags:
1. Walt Disney
2. Kung Pow
3. 6" Clam
4. Jellybean Chalice (my most prized possession)
5. Jack-o-lantern Lepto
6. Bunch of zoas (hallucinations are a concern)
7. Some prize mushrooms (Jawbreaker, Godspawn Bounce, RSM Crazy Bounce)
Old mature 7+ year old 34gal AIO tank with tons of biodiversity and high nutrients (Nitrates 12-25ppm, Phosphate .85ppm). No algae issues and I basically don't have to clean the glass...go figure.
New tank 3 month old 108gal tank with new substrate and rock and lower nutrients (Nitrates 12-25ppm, Phosphate. 06ppm). Also haven't had to clean glass since my CUC.
Tank parameters have been matched for temp, salinity, Alk, and calcium. For the last month and a half, my AWC moves new AFS to old tank and old tank water to new tank at about a gallon a day.
I'm using kessils on both systems for lighting and have matching par spots for the coral.
New tank will get additional bioload from 5 additional fish (Small Clown, Candy Basslet, Bristletooth Tang, Magnificent Foxface, Powder Brown Tang) in addition to its 3 mollies and Bella Goby.
Transfer has to happen by Sunday as the old tank and most of its contents are going to a new owner.
Questions:
1. My biggest concern is for the WD and Jellybean. I'm worried that the new tank may not be as stable with the increased bioload. Is there anything I can do to help keep things copesetic for them?
2. Since lighting is matched do I need a light acclimation period?
3. Is there a better time to move them? Say night time or middle of the day?
4. If they start to looked stressed what products or steps can I use to help?
5. Should I look to spot feed in new tank as broadcast feeding probably won't be as effective.
Any other thoughts or advice?