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I have a new sump and need to change it out with the existing tank. How long can I let the main display go if I move my heater to the main tank and just have the power heads moving water?
 

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pretty much forever, some people run without filtration, it is mostly mechanical anyway and maybe protein skimmer for o2. Carbon can also be run in a media bag in the dt if you are worried. To be safe i would say a full week with heat and water movement but that is playing it really safe for an estimate
 

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What equipment is currently in your sump, and what do you have for critters in the DT?

If you're relying on reactors or something similar for nutrient export then a day or 2 at most.
If you're only running mechanical filtration/none and only a skimmer for aeration then the heater/s and maybe an air pump in the DT will get you an indefinite timeline.
 
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Here is a final update video of the tank. I have a new IM 100 ext that I will be getting a build thread soon. Please take a look it it will be a journey for sure or you can see me pull my hair out because of the aptasia that I am fighting. Either way it will be fun.
 

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