New-ish to the hobby?

[PhysicsMunkey]

Hi Everyone!

I have experience in the past working with reef aquariums, but it's probably been about 10 years honestly.

I've recently inherited my father's 75 gallon reef aquarium which has a few fish and corals. We will be breaking down the tank from his house, and moving it into my house.

Looking for some advice, because I feel like this is a good opportunity to make sure the tank is set up right, and set up for success. I don't plan on keeping anything crazy - some soft corals, maybe some LPS, a few fish. Simple.

Is there any upgraded tech that I should include in the new set up now that I have the opportunity? Anything I should do prior to re-establishing the tank?
The tank has a 40 gallon sump with a skimmer - hang on the back filter, and some nice LED lighting.

Any advice or help to point me back in the right direction is much appreciated!

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

Best advice is NOT to use any sand in the tank, get new sand & rinse it good in tap water.
Save as much water as you can but make up some new water @ your place for the move.
Use coolers for the move, bag the fish, corals not necessary just in the water in the cooler.
Rock in separate cooler. IF it is a long move a heat pack taped to the inside lid of the cooler will help keep things warm. Good luck.

 

[PhysicsMunkey]

Oh interesting - I didn't think of new sand, but can certainly do that! I definitely remember rinsing....and rinsing....and rinsing sand lol. Just out of curiosity, what is the reasoning for new sand? Just a fresh start?

I also get to inherit a nice RO system, so maybe I should move that over first so we can have water ready for the move.

Good thinking! Thank you!

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=42828
Use the above to connect the RO to a cold water line, great item to inherit, ask about the filters. Old sand is not worth all the hassle, easier to get new & rinse.

 

[PhysicsMunkey]

Oh awesome!! Thanks for the link!