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Sorry just trying to understand your message.
His tank is currently up and running as of right now. Wednesday he plans to shut it down and put it all in buckets and bins I bring. I'm just trying to understand why I can't use that sand anymore?
This is worst case scenario: I use conditioned water.
Plan was to fill the tank quarter way, put in the sand. Set up the rocks to the way I want them, fill up the tank the whole way. Have that running for 24 hours and then introduce the fish.
Is there a reason I can't use the sand without rinsing it?
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Decided I was going to share my journey into the Salt World. Quick Background story for those who don't know, Seller of an established tank is leaving town and is ditching his tank and everything in it, so I told him I really have no choice but to take all the content. So livestock and rock are...www.reef2reef.com
If anyone is interested in viewing what has happened so far, not much lol
So a Quick Update, was suppose to meet with the owner at 6pm after I was done work, he texts at 4pm saying the fish and rock are in buckets outside waiting for me, he has to go.
Long story short, I pick up these fish and get them home. Their temp is at 66F, and their water looks horrible.
So I currently have my sump filled, which has an open section of about 40-50 Gallons, I have put saltwater with prime in, have the temperature currently around 72F but on its way up to 78. I have added some pieces of live rock, and Seachem Stability. My refractometer doesn't arrive until Friday, but I picked up a hydrometer, which is absolutely garbage but I think my salt is at 34/1.025. Added a few airstones and that is about it.
I've already put them in there, Is that enough to keep them alive until tomorrow?
OR
Should I put them back in their water, and just heat it instead?
THANK YOU!
So a Quick Update, was suppose to meet with the owner at 6pm after I was done work, he texts at 4pm saying the fish and rock are in buckets outside waiting for me, he has to go.
Long story short, I pick up these fish and get them home. Their temp is at 66F, and their water looks horrible.
So I currently have my sump filled, which has an open section of about 40-50 Gallons, I have put saltwater with prime in, have the temperature currently around 72F but on its way up to 78. I have added some pieces of live rock, and Seachem Stability. My refractometer doesn't arrive until Friday, but I picked up a hydrometer, which is absolutely garbage but I think my salt is at 34/1.025. Added a few airstones and that is about it.
I've already put them in there, Is that enough to keep them alive until tomorrow?
OR
Should I put them back in their water, and just heat it instead?
THANK YOU!
scrub off yes.Also maybe you guys will know, some of the rock definitely has some excessive green algae, can I just scrub some of that off before I use it or should I let my new system take care of that naturally?
Thanks
Might as well scrub it off before putting it in. It'll be a pain to take out after you get your scape wet up how you like.Also maybe you guys will know, some of the rock definitely has some excessive green algae, can I just scrub some of that off before I use it or should I let my new system take care of that naturally?
Thanks
1) Your LFS should sell RODI water if you’re fine with lugging buckets. If they don’t, you can also buy 2.5G jugs of distilled water from the grocery store. I wouldnt trust just declorinated water and you want to do this right from the beginning.
2) Yeah, that’ll definitely be fine. Most live rock bought online ships like that.
3) Do you have any livestock in the tank? If not, I would just follow the mix instructions closely and adjust later. If you do, then maybe it would be a good idea to get the hydrometer. You can still use it as a ‘double check’ later if your refractometer ever gives you a funky reading.