So I bought a pre existing tank off a guy and it already had live sand and live rock and a pair of clown fish but the tank was a little neglected I wanna know what I can do to help make this tank ready for more fish and some coral. Thanks
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I should have said I already got the tank and I already set it up where I wanted it I haven't added anything but it already has 2 clowns and a eel and a firefish I think but that's it no coral or anything and I've had it for a while becuse I figured I could get it clean and the algae out or under control ill take pics tonight after work but I bought it before I went on deployment and my "buddy" was supposed to take care of it while I was gone he feed the fish but I think that's about it when I got home the algae had taken over and the tank had like a 1/4 the water gone so would I have to start fresh just completely clean out the tank change the sand and start a new cycle or what. Thanks for your help guysI think your decisions as to what to do in setting up your "new" tank rests on what you mean by neglected. If it has aiptasia, hair algae, cyano, etc. I think you'll want to incorporate strategies in your husbandry to "manage" those problems in your new tank. These could include removing aiptasia and hair algae from rocks (many good suggestions for doing so - just search R2R); ensuring sufficient flow for addressing cyano; of course, maintaining appropriate water parameters long term, etc.
I would replace the sand if this is feasible.
And as RWG above says, don't rush the cycling of your new tank.
Good luck; if you post a picture or two, others can help you identify pest/neglect issues and offer treatments.