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Andrew B

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Mar 14, 2015
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Kangaroo Ground
The Tank/move
Introduction:
Hi, I am Andrew i have currently got a 2 tropical set ups and a native set up. I am now venturing into the Reef side of this hobby, I have decided to pick up a second hand tank that i found off facebook.

System Objectives: The objectives if this tank will be to keep a thriving mixed reef.

System Type: The tank will be a mixed reef

Display System: The tank dimensions will be 4x2x2

Strike up Date: I will be picking the tank up on the 31/05/15

Display Tank: The tank is a 4x2x2 with a weir in the back left corner

Display Lighting: Lighting specifications.

Stand: Stand specifications.

Hood: Hood specifications.

Sump: Sump specs if applicable.

Refugium: Refugium Specifications if applicable.

Refugium Lighting: Lighting specifications.


Support systems:

System Water: Natural salt water or artificial salt water

Display Water circulation: In tank water circulation.

Return Pump: Jebao dc800

Skimmer: Skimz SV203 DC

Evaporation Top Up:Aqua Smart ATO


Chemical Support:

Calcium Addition: cant remember brand but yes i will

Alkilinity Addition: cant remember brand but yes i will

Other Chemical Maintenance: magnesium, cant remember brand but yes i will

Now that i have told you all that, i am now going to explain the move proccess;
1. drain the tank into barrels, put fish and coral in bags, put rock in a barrel pack equipment up and take home.
2. when i get home i will be keeping fish and coral in tubs while i set tank up.
3. clean all the equipment and sand, then let sand dry out in sun.
4. set it all up
5. around 3 days later move fish and coral into tank.
6. done
Well that is all for now, will post pics of the take down, set up and once fish/ coral are in
Thank you @Lesley @Agent M and @Wrangy for the tips for the move!
 

Lesley

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Apr 2, 2013
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Very exciting. Plan well & be prepared for long day / days. Best of luck. It was a good deal , great first tank for someone so young. :)
 

slin1977

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Jul 13, 2011
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Keep fish separate from corals, the corals will slime up from the move. Don't let corals touch each other .
Airstone important for fish and coral.
Don't mess with skimmer settings clean skimmer in a couple of weeks time.
Transfer livestock ASAP

You can wash/ rinse your sand in freshwater and add it to the display without drying it out.

I would try to complete the process of the move in under 24 hours .
 

Andrew B

Member
Mar 14, 2015
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189
Kangaroo Ground
Keep fish separate from corals, the corals will slime up from the move. Don't let corals touch each other .
Airstone important for fish and coral.
Don't mess with skimmer settings clean skimmer in a couple of weeks time.
Transfer livestock ASAP

You can wash/ rinse your sand in freshwater and add it to the display without drying it out.

I would try to complete the process of the move in under 24 hours .
ok thanks, wont clean the skimmer then :), ok will move the fish/coral the next day then, that will be around 24 hours later
 

Lesley

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Apr 2, 2013
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I wouldnt change sand in DSB in sump if it has one. Keep it with a small layer if water on it & try to move sump with it intact. We managed to move a 5 foot sump with DSB intact & wet no problems. If you do end up disturbing it because sump is too heavy. - Ditch it !
 

ReeferRob

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Oct 22, 2014
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Bel Air
Yea, I would get rid of the sand in the display, too many nutrients stored in there waiting to jump out and make your life a living hell. Good luck. Just an FYI, I am 12 hours behind you so I am on just as you wake up and before you go to bed. I IMed you a list of the fish from Indo.