michelle
Reefing newb
Well, this is in relation to the DIY project I have underway (the canopy) but I thought I would start its own thread.
Ok, I currently have my reef in a 55 gallon. I just bought a 72 gallon. The reef is going into the 72, and the 55 will become a freshwater puffer tank.
I need some advice first on the order in which to tackle the things I need to do, and then on HOW to do it. I am trying to be as efficient as possible, with as little mess as possible (things are chaotic enough at my house without too much mess) and most importantly, I wan't to stress my fish as little as possible. My last tank move, (33 to the 55) cost the lives of almost all my fish.
Here's what I was thinking. I need to paint the back of the tank and the stand. So, I will do that tomorrow. Then I was going to switch the tanks before I start the canopy so that I don't have 2 tanks pulled apart in my living room. I will be able to set my 55 up on the 3rd floor of my house then and put the 72 where the 55 gallon has been on my 2nd floor.
Then Sunday I will start the canopy (which will be as basic asI can manage).
So, does that make sense?
Next, What is the best way to transfer the fish. It was suggested that I transfer each type of thing in the tank into its own rubbermaid container, (rocks in one, fish another, corals etc.) then start to stock the 2nd tank with 1/2 the water, then the rock, then the substrate, then rest of water and fish.
It was also suggested that instead of the first way, I pull the old tank out(it slides out easily) put the new one in place, siphon 1/2 the water directly into the new tank, then move the rocks directly over, Move the fish (they won't have anywhere to hide with the rocks moved), the rest of the water, then scoop the aragonite over.
I used the first method for the move from the 33, and everything died, but it may have happened regardless of how I did it.
So what do you guys think? What causes less stress?
ANY OTHER TIPS OR ADVICE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
Thanks:Cheers:
Ok, I currently have my reef in a 55 gallon. I just bought a 72 gallon. The reef is going into the 72, and the 55 will become a freshwater puffer tank.
I need some advice first on the order in which to tackle the things I need to do, and then on HOW to do it. I am trying to be as efficient as possible, with as little mess as possible (things are chaotic enough at my house without too much mess) and most importantly, I wan't to stress my fish as little as possible. My last tank move, (33 to the 55) cost the lives of almost all my fish.
Here's what I was thinking. I need to paint the back of the tank and the stand. So, I will do that tomorrow. Then I was going to switch the tanks before I start the canopy so that I don't have 2 tanks pulled apart in my living room. I will be able to set my 55 up on the 3rd floor of my house then and put the 72 where the 55 gallon has been on my 2nd floor.
Then Sunday I will start the canopy (which will be as basic asI can manage).
So, does that make sense?
Next, What is the best way to transfer the fish. It was suggested that I transfer each type of thing in the tank into its own rubbermaid container, (rocks in one, fish another, corals etc.) then start to stock the 2nd tank with 1/2 the water, then the rock, then the substrate, then rest of water and fish.
It was also suggested that instead of the first way, I pull the old tank out(it slides out easily) put the new one in place, siphon 1/2 the water directly into the new tank, then move the rocks directly over, Move the fish (they won't have anywhere to hide with the rocks moved), the rest of the water, then scoop the aragonite over.
I used the first method for the move from the 33, and everything died, but it may have happened regardless of how I did it.
So what do you guys think? What causes less stress?
ANY OTHER TIPS OR ADVICE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
Thanks:Cheers: