From a 10 to a 20L (transfer safe)?

[tangs rule]

Probably a little too cloudy, but it should be better in 1-2 hours. Don't add any other buffers. let it run & clear up...Just watch the water temps of the fish & verts in buckets....Biggest problem I've had is the temp dropping off in a bucket - and if you run an airpump & stone in a bucket - really watch the temp and get a heater in there....the bubbleing action acts like a tiny chiller and will drop 4 gallons of water several degrees in only 1 hour. But since water in a bucket is a very small volume - a heater can heat it up pretty quick - so just watch a bucket with a heater in it, also making sure it does not overshoot either.

 

[tangs rule]

Also introduce fish with very little light (moons) only when the tank is cleared up. I'd put things in as soon as it's "hazy". does not have to be totally clear - but should be clear enough to almost see through legnth ways.

 

[1guydude]

shoot man its been awhile now and i cant leave my fish in the buckets forever! Im giving it another hr and everything has to go back in! Still kinda foggy

 

[flower]

well?

 

[1guydude]

lol weeeellllll its midnight and the official transfer is complete! I now have a 20l with foggy water and oreo color sand! I'll post pics tommorow right now its bed time! I have to be up for work in 41/2 hrs.....i hope tommorow morning its clearer and i everyones still in the tank!

 

[1guydude]

slept in today! Off to work for me.....clicked my light on for bout 5min and all my fish are still in the tank. Most of the coral has polyp extension and i havent seen my fire shrimp but he may be out and about later on when i get home! Have a great day SW people
-devin