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Hello All,
Got the 125 tank home safely. Here is all the stuff that came with it.
The tank - which was really dirty.
The Stand - which I am going to do minor repairs and strengthen.
4 fish - which are safely at my LFS (I got 22 dollars credit for three and I get the single clownfish back). The other 3 where: 2 cardinals and 1 squirrel fish (He was kinda homely)
3 AI Prime LED lights with nice support frame.
All his test equipment and misc stuff.
ALOT of live rock. 200 pounds. I put the live rock in containers and fill with existing water from tank. There were remains of coral on rock - some that looked like tiny mushrooms. I'm doubt that any coral will survive this move.
1 protein skimmer that needs cleaning (the pump is working but no bubbles?)
1 six chamber AWS sump
1 heater - I would think this needs an upgrade
2 return pumps
1 wave mover
1 chiller
Here is my plan:
1. Repair/work on stand
2. clean tank out with fresh water and vinegar (let it sit there soaking for a few days)
3. move tank and stand in place
4. plumb the tank/sump - it looks very straight forward.
5. use Fuji pink sand
6. Go get 55 gallons of fresh salt water from LFS.
7. Fill tank with 55 gallons.
8. Arrange live rock in tank (this will be a challenge because I am NOT artistic!)
9. Top off tank with either fresh salt or water that I had with live rock?
10. Wait and be patient!!
Here are my questions as I go forward.
1. Should I use any of the old water?
2. The return pipes for the sump is adjustable - I don't know exact adjustment - I am hoping I can tell from the pipes (from yellowing) how they were .
3. I am going to get a water test from my LFS from the water in the live rock (listen to him on what I should do from reading)
4. Is there anything I am missing or should watch for?
I will get pictures and post soon.
Got the 125 tank home safely. Here is all the stuff that came with it.
The tank - which was really dirty.
The Stand - which I am going to do minor repairs and strengthen.
4 fish - which are safely at my LFS (I got 22 dollars credit for three and I get the single clownfish back). The other 3 where: 2 cardinals and 1 squirrel fish (He was kinda homely)
3 AI Prime LED lights with nice support frame.
All his test equipment and misc stuff.
ALOT of live rock. 200 pounds. I put the live rock in containers and fill with existing water from tank. There were remains of coral on rock - some that looked like tiny mushrooms. I'm doubt that any coral will survive this move.
1 protein skimmer that needs cleaning (the pump is working but no bubbles?)
1 six chamber AWS sump
1 heater - I would think this needs an upgrade
2 return pumps
1 wave mover
1 chiller
Here is my plan:
1. Repair/work on stand
2. clean tank out with fresh water and vinegar (let it sit there soaking for a few days)
3. move tank and stand in place
4. plumb the tank/sump - it looks very straight forward.
5. use Fuji pink sand
6. Go get 55 gallons of fresh salt water from LFS.
7. Fill tank with 55 gallons.
8. Arrange live rock in tank (this will be a challenge because I am NOT artistic!)
9. Top off tank with either fresh salt or water that I had with live rock?
10. Wait and be patient!!
Here are my questions as I go forward.
1. Should I use any of the old water?
2. The return pipes for the sump is adjustable - I don't know exact adjustment - I am hoping I can tell from the pipes (from yellowing) how they were .
3. I am going to get a water test from my LFS from the water in the live rock (listen to him on what I should do from reading)
4. Is there anything I am missing or should watch for?
I will get pictures and post soon.