New scape adding old live rock?

[wagadodo]

Hi all,

I want some opinions for the plans I have for my new tank.

I’ve filled up my new tank with fresh saltwater, new scape and substrate. I plan to break up some of my old live rock which has been established for 2 years and add it do the back chamber of my new tank which should in theory seed the new scape and sand?

Do you expect me to run in to any issues when when it comes adding my fish to the new tank?

Thank you!

 

[moretor1]

Personally I would sit it in the corner of your display area so it can really get into the sand

 

[wagadodo]

Personally I would sit it in the corner of your display area so it can really get into the sand

Okay, then move it over to the back? In terms of moving coral over.. obviously there won’t be much nutrients in the water. Would dosing No3 and Po4 suffice? I also plan to do a 50% water change using my old tank water.

 

[moretor1]

Okay, then move it over to the back? In terms of moving coral over.. obviously there won’t be much nutrients in the water. Would dosing No3 and Po4 suffice? I also plan to do a 50% water change using my old tank water.

Yeah moving to the back would be fine then

I wouldn't dose no3 or po4 and instead just feed some high nutrients food

 

[michigan-reef]

I would place the established rock directly in the display tank. Unless you have a large quantity of established rock you will need to cycle it and test before adding fish. Just like any other new tank.

 

[wagadodo]

I would place the established rock directly in the display tank. Unless you have a large quantity of established rock you will need to cycle it and test before adding fish. Just like any other new tank.

Only thing is it’s riddled with vermited snails which I don’t want in my new tank, plan was to cut up the old scape and remove as many of them as I can

 

[AquaLogic]

Only thing is it’s riddled with vermited snails which I don’t want in my new tank, plan was to cut up the old scape and remove as many of them as I can

If you have pests I wouldn't add anything from the old tank, I would just cycle it as a new tank and take your time.