Acronuts
Well-Known Member
Well guys I want to make a move to a bigger tank. From a 125g to a 180g. Probably and most likely the biggest and final one for this lifetime! Actually, with the space I have in the room and a great opportunity at a lfs, ITS TIME!
I will be using some of the equipment from the old system like:
3- 250 mh radiums running galaxy ballasts
Plenty of super bright LED’s
6 Korallia power heads
The new tank will be 72x24x24, It will have 2 built-in over flows with a return from each.
The new sump is 4 feet in length with enough space for media and a possible sand bed. A Gen X pcx-100 will run the show.
I need some advice as to the following:
1. As far as the corals what do I need to watch out for when making the transfer?
a. How long can the corals be without lights?
b. How long can they remain in a vat with just water circulation?
c. While in the vat should I continue to run the ca reactor?
2. Water wise how much of the old water should I keep?
a. Do I need to add any additives like “good bacteria†ones when you cycle a tank for the 1st time?
2. I will be adding some more cured live rock,
a. How many lbs can I add without having to throw off water quality?
b. How soon will the next water change need to take place?
3. Do you guys feel that I should add the fish, live rock and then corals in that order?
Or will it not matter since I will be using enough water from the old system?
4. Is there a way to place the power heads to run in a certain pattern or should it run randomly?
Well this should be it for now. You guys can guide me on anything else I may have forgotten.
Thank you for your advice.
I will be using some of the equipment from the old system like:
3- 250 mh radiums running galaxy ballasts
Plenty of super bright LED’s
6 Korallia power heads
The new tank will be 72x24x24, It will have 2 built-in over flows with a return from each.
The new sump is 4 feet in length with enough space for media and a possible sand bed. A Gen X pcx-100 will run the show.
I need some advice as to the following:
1. As far as the corals what do I need to watch out for when making the transfer?
a. How long can the corals be without lights?
b. How long can they remain in a vat with just water circulation?
c. While in the vat should I continue to run the ca reactor?
2. Water wise how much of the old water should I keep?
a. Do I need to add any additives like “good bacteria†ones when you cycle a tank for the 1st time?
2. I will be adding some more cured live rock,
a. How many lbs can I add without having to throw off water quality?
b. How soon will the next water change need to take place?
3. Do you guys feel that I should add the fish, live rock and then corals in that order?
Or will it not matter since I will be using enough water from the old system?
4. Is there a way to place the power heads to run in a certain pattern or should it run randomly?
Well this should be it for now. You guys can guide me on anything else I may have forgotten.
Thank you for your advice.
