Moving.. Transfer Tank or Start With Clean Slate?

[Ian Bollinger]

I've had my Marine x 90.3 for over a year now and made one big mistake... I took some "live rock" to help seed my dry rock from a local hobbyist and it was the worst decision I've made. Iv'e went through outbreaks of Cyano, Dino's, bubble algae, etc. The fish, LPS, and soft coral are still doing fine.

I'm moving, and decided to order a IM SR Pro 80 to get up in running in the new house, then transfer the remaining inhabitiants over once it is cycled. I will shut down and sell the 90.3 once it's all finished. The question is, do I dare transfer any water, rock, sand, or even my coral that's adhered over top the rock? I'm thinking of seeding the new tank with live rock from a reputable source like TBsaltwater. I understand Cyano is pretty much present in any saltwater environment, but I'm worried about the Dino's that might be lingering. Any thoughts or recommendations for those have you that have dealt with something like this?

Update: I believe Lyngbya was the most recent wave in the tank took out my once thriving Birds Nest and Montipora.

TIA! - Ian

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

I did the same as you once, I ended up with blue cloves all over everything and a year later had to do a 100% rock swap, I'm glad I did it, so my vote is to transfer nothing. Frag your corals as best you can and glue them into your new set up. You'll have a completely pest free tank. Good luck whatever you do.

 

[JonoH]

The outbreaks of Cyano, Dino's and Bubble Algae may have been more to do with the dry rock than the live...

No expert on dry rock, but the last 2 tanks I set up have been with live rock, and I have not had any issues with the above.
If you go the dry rock route, I would suggest getting them cycling now in a barrel or something so at least you can skip some of the ugly stage.

 

[Ian Bollinger]

The outbreaks of Cyano, Dino's and Bubble Algae may have been more to do with the dry rock than the live...

No expert on dry rock, but the last 2 tanks I set up have been with live rock, and I have not had any issues with the above.
If you go the dry rock route, I would suggest getting them cycling now in a barrel or something so at least you can skip some of the ugly stage.

That's a good call on the cycle now.