Well as some of you might know, my 75 fowlr tank has a leak in it. It's not huge, but nonetheless it is still a leak and I am replacing it with a brand new 75 gallon tank.
My question is how? I will have the new tank ready to set up before I start taking down the other tank.
The tank has about 1-2" of sand in the bottom, approx. 55lbs of live rock, a 3" naso tang, a 3" blue regal, and a damsel.
The fish are new to the tank by 2 weeks.
How can I make this transition as easy/least stressful on the fish as possible. I am making a direct switch here between the tanks, so none of the equipment is moving or anything. Also I think I have an advantage because all of my live rock is connected into three solid pieces with zip-ties and marine putty. This means the formations and aquascaping will be almost identical when I put everything into the new tank.
Another twist in the plan was the idea of going bare-bottom. Putting down some starboard in the new tank and then the live rock with no sand.
I am nervous about this whole thing as I want my fish to live.
If someone has any kind of advice, please make it helpful or warning advice, my ears are open.
Specs:
75 Gallon AGA w/ HOB overflow
160W SO flourescent lighting in hood
29 Gallon Sump
Proclear 150 Skimmer (actually is halfway decent)
Eheim 1262 Return Pump
2 - 150W heaters
Wet/Dry with live rock and Cheato
Thanks
Erick
My question is how? I will have the new tank ready to set up before I start taking down the other tank.
The tank has about 1-2" of sand in the bottom, approx. 55lbs of live rock, a 3" naso tang, a 3" blue regal, and a damsel.
The fish are new to the tank by 2 weeks.
How can I make this transition as easy/least stressful on the fish as possible. I am making a direct switch here between the tanks, so none of the equipment is moving or anything. Also I think I have an advantage because all of my live rock is connected into three solid pieces with zip-ties and marine putty. This means the formations and aquascaping will be almost identical when I put everything into the new tank.
Another twist in the plan was the idea of going bare-bottom. Putting down some starboard in the new tank and then the live rock with no sand.
I am nervous about this whole thing as I want my fish to live.
If someone has any kind of advice, please make it helpful or warning advice, my ears are open.
Specs:
75 Gallon AGA w/ HOB overflow
160W SO flourescent lighting in hood
29 Gallon Sump
Proclear 150 Skimmer (actually is halfway decent)
Eheim 1262 Return Pump
2 - 150W heaters
Wet/Dry with live rock and Cheato
Thanks
Erick
