Putting stuff into a new system

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Hello everyone, so question.

I currently have a biocude 32g that's been established for 5+ years with a bunch of corals and 4 fish in it. Doing great.
I had ordered a red sea 350 g2 a month ago and its finally getting delivered tomorrow. I was talking to one of the guys at my LFS and he was telling me that I would transfer everything (rocks, fish, coral, etc) to the new tank right away since there's already established bacteria in all my stuff.

I basically want a second opinion, the new tank is about 200 percent larger in water volume so I don't want to risk any of my corals or fish lives with any type of spikes.
 
Hello everyone, so question.

I currently have a biocude 32g that's been established for 5+ years with a bunch of corals and 4 fish in it. Doing great.
I had ordered a red sea 350 g2 a month ago and its finally getting delivered tomorrow. I was talking to one of the guys at my LFS and he was telling me that I would transfer everything (rocks, fish, coral, etc) to the new tank right away since there's already established bacteria in all my stuff.

I basically want a second opinion, the new tank is about 200 percent larger in water volume so I don't want to risk any of my corals or fish lives with any type of spikes.
Usually you could just transfer everything over, but since the size difference is so big I would cycle it first using some bottled bacteria, pieces of rock, and used filter media, and then transfer everything over.
 
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HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 9 25.0%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 6 16.7%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 5 13.9%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 10 27.8%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 25.0%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 6 16.7%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 5.6%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 3 8.3%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 1 2.8%
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