My RSR 425xl Re-build is Now My Waterbox 220.6 Dream Build..Goodbye 2020!!

[sp1187]

we might get snow this week.

 

[fishguy242]

we might get snow this week.

sorry Mike ..but yes...i laughed ..i now officially boycott snow ...

 

[sp1187]

sorry Mike ..but yes...i laughed ..i now officially boycott snow ...

michigan.... nuthing surprises me here weatherwise.

 

[sfin52]

we might get snow this week.

Snow here possible Tuesday

 

[fishguy242]

Snow here possible Tuesday

not here.. too close for comfort ..but as of now ,between us...;Woot;Woot

 

[Dolelo96]

Well, got my 2nd COVID shot, already getting the “flu like symptoms” ;Dead

 

[fishguy242]

doggy SPBLAMMM...

 

[Dolelo96]

Contrary to popular belief, these are not easy to assemble..

Our helper trying to figure out what hardware goes where

He couldn’t handle the pressure

Yipee!

Tank unwrapped and ready to be brought in first thing Tuesday morning..took a peek at the sump. It was packed well..so was the tank

 

[fishguy242]

great to see..!!;Woot;Woot...;Happy

 

[MERKEY]

 

[Dolelo96]

I really don’t like going to the doctor...too much poking and prodding

 

[Dolelo96]

The new tank will be here at 8 am and I already know my first challenge, and I can't believe I didn't think of this before. Initially, I wasn't worried about the new tank going through a cycle because I have two bags of siporax that I kept from the old tank that I added to the tub and planned on adding at least 1/2 of the water from the tub to the new tank. My problem is the algae in the tub. Everything has hair, cyno, possibly dinos, or a combo of all three. I've been so focused on getting the new tank here and set up. I don't want the old live rock to go to the new tank, which is why I bought the new CaribeSea Life rock. I tried to keep the algae under control, but it was impossible under the circumstances, so I just focused on keeping it off the coral. Any suggestions or maybe a miracle?

 

[F i s h y]

The new tank will be here at 8 am and I already know my first challenge, and I can't believe I didn't think of this before. Initially, I wasn't worried about the new tank going through a cycle because I have two bags of siporax that I kept from the old tank that I added to the tub and planned on adding at least 1/2 of the water from the tub to the new tank. My problem is the algae in the tub. Everything has hair, cyno, possibly dinos, or a combo of all three. I've been so focused on getting the new tank here and set up. I don't want the old live rock to go to the new tank, which is why I bought the new CaribeSea Life rock. I tried to keep the algae under control, but it was impossible under the circumstances, so I just focused on keeping it off the coral. Any suggestions or maybe a miracle?

I think you should still consider using it. If it were me, I would get 2 tubs of salt water going or available. One that you can scrub all the nasties off in with a tooth brush. The other to rinse it.

Unfortunately with setting up the new tank I suspect there will be uglies while it balances back out. Just to much has happened to avoid it.

I know you have the skill and toughness to tackle it when it happens. You have shown great strength this whole time. Almost there @Dolelo96 just a little longer and you will be enjoying your tank again.

 

[fishguy242]

hi,take 2 buckets of tub water 3/4 full ,use one to scrub and clean rock, 2nd as a swish rinse ??

 

[F i s h y]

hi,take 2 buckets of tub water 3/4 full ,use one to scrub and clean rock, 2nd as a swish rinse ??

That's what I said lololol...

 

[fishguy242]

I think you should still consider using it. If it were me, I would get 2 tubs of salt water going or available. One that you can scrub all the nasties off in with a tooth brush. The other to rinse it.

Unfortunately with setting up the new tank I suspect there will be uglies while it balances back out. Just to much has happened to avoid it.

I know you have the skill and toughness to tackle it when it happens. You have shown great strength this whole time. Almost there @Dolelo96 just a little longer and you will be enjoying your tank again.

i like the way you think...

 

[Dolelo96]

That’s a lot of little pieces;Wacky

 

[Dolelo96]

 

[fishguy242]

Clean rock, rinse rock,rock n roll......i cheated added an n...

 

[danieyella]

I agree with the above, and then get yourself a good clean up crew to help take care of whatever's left behind