SRC Member zodiac Posted November 12, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted November 12, 2003 Anyone here can advise on how to change a marine tank? I have a 4x2x1.5 and would like to change to 4x2x2.5. How to shift the tank? I would like it to be back at the same position my current tank is. When i change the tank, do i need to move all water and sand over as well? Do i need to re-cycle my tank? Please advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponsor dr evil Posted November 12, 2003 Sponsor Share Posted November 12, 2003 yap...u need to recycle ur new tank.....but use the old filter media so the cycle will be short. first, u put all ur LS and corals in a temporary storage........once done, shift ur old tank and put ur new tank. run the new tank and once it matures, slowly stock from your temporary storage. but, be prepare to loose some LS......i lost @ 40% during this process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Sinn Posted November 12, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted November 12, 2003 i extremely tedious process... rest well first list down the steps that u need to take before engaging the project.. as yer new tank is 2.5 feet deep, u might wanna arrange yer liverocks first before putting the saltwater in... best if u use back yer old sand as its live saltwater can use new one or old one, doesnt really matter good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Jun Hong Posted November 12, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted November 12, 2003 Alternatively, you can either put your LS into your friend tank or sell all your live stock first. Once your new tank is cycled, get them back or buy new one. Looking forward to see your post on pasar malam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Volitan Posted November 12, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted November 12, 2003 Alternatively, you can either put your LS into your friend tank or sell all your live stock first. Once your new tank is cycled, get them back or buy new one. Looking forward to see your post on pasar malam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ah^siao Posted November 12, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted November 12, 2003 yes.. damn long process.. i'm shifting mine now.. yeah.. almost complete.. used to use only PL lights for my old tank.. now using like MH lights? changing of new tank then upgrade of lighting lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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