Making the switch
- Thread starter plumbjohn
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poop_head
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Hey ya let me know how it goes and everything you do. I also have the crushed coral and have debated to switch to sand but it just seems like it could be possibly a huge project that I just dont want to take on. Maybe when I move I'll think about doing it then. But keep us posted when you get done.
salty tank
Member
no offense but why would you ever put crushed coral in there? i think thats crazy! It doesnt stay very clean and live sand has good bacteria living in it when you put it in your tank.
lion_crazz
Active Member
good luck. I know that it can definitely be a tough task.
plumbjohn
Member
Hey salty and to anyone who is new. I was steared that by my LFS. Didn't know any better untill I found this site.
But after a few mistakes and a lot of reading over others shoulders, I am now MAKING THE SWITCH
. Halfway there now will finish tonight and post pics tomarrow after The Seahawks game. Go Hawks and may your fish poop in crystal clear water.
blemmy_guy
Active Member
I did the same thing Plumjohn!! For the same reason!! You will be much happier!!
Todd
mikeyjer
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It's looking good!!!
I have CC in my 46 bow front. It's doing fine for now. It's been in there since I got the tank from the previous owner. Won't do any changes until I get a new 125+ gallon tank in the spring. When I move everyone from my 55 to the new tank, that's when I'll put the ones from the bow front over and change out the cc to live sand in the bow front. My 55 has live sand so it's all good there. The thing I'm wondering about is will the tank cycle again after the switch??
I have CC in my 46 bow front. It's doing fine for now. It's been in there since I got the tank from the previous owner. Won't do any changes until I get a new 125+ gallon tank in the spring. When I move everyone from my 55 to the new tank, that's when I'll put the ones from the bow front over and change out the cc to live sand in the bow front. My 55 has live sand so it's all good there. The thing I'm wondering about is will the tank cycle again after the switch??
computrgk
Member
I started wit CC and made the switch too i was lucky to catch it quick before i got too much stuff in it and all i did was move my LR to one side and the CC to the other then the next day the fishes and inverts had found new hiding places and i used my fish net to scoop the CC out and then put the LS in and i was done looks like yours was a little more of an undertaking huh? well glad to see your a member of the LS'ers
BTW nice F'in tank what size is that thing i'm debating an upgrade to 125 or more
i'm only in a 75 now.
BTW nice F'in tank what size is that thing i'm debating an upgrade to 125 or more
i'm only in a 75 now.
plumbjohn
Member
The tank is 135 gals. Its all clear today so I am going to test the water and then put the fish back in. If any one does this make sure you have 2 people and lots of time and towels. Also nose plugs wouldn't hurt as when i got to the bottom and started taking out the CC it was pretty nasty smelling and looking.
Smelled so bad it brought tears to my little buddys eyes and he got on his bike and said " I'm outta here
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Smelled so bad it brought tears to my little buddys eyes and he got on his bike and said " I'm outta here
merredeth
Active Member
Originally Posted by plumbjohn
Smelled so bad it brought tears to my little buddys eyes and he got on his bike and said " I'm outta here
"
What a cute boy!!!
Now, who do you have hanging up above the tanks? I can't really tell who it is but I'm interested in that too!
Judging by what I can see of the hair, it looks like someone from the 80's to me, but can't really tell.
I have a wall of shame in our house because my husband's business we sold a few years ago put us in front of a lot of our favorite bands and solo acts.
Denise M.
Smelled so bad it brought tears to my little buddys eyes and he got on his bike and said " I'm outta here
What a cute boy!!!
Now, who do you have hanging up above the tanks? I can't really tell who it is but I'm interested in that too!
I have a wall of shame in our house because my husband's business we sold a few years ago put us in front of a lot of our favorite bands and solo acts.
Denise M.
merredeth
Active Member
Originally Posted by plumbjohn
My wifes obsession is hanging on the wall. The man that rides a steel horse Jon Bon Jovi. Thats why I still have long hair cause she won't let me cut it off
Just kidding but if ya have any bon jovi memorabilia for sale let me know.
Sorry, I'm not selling any of my stuff hanging on the wall of shame and none of Bon Jovi.
You'll know you took the back seat when she hangs Jon on the ceiling. As a joke I hung one of my Billy Squier pics on the ceiling... I never heard the end of it. His poor ego couldn't handle knowing he could easily be replaced by Billy.
Denise M.
My wifes obsession is hanging on the wall. The man that rides a steel horse Jon Bon Jovi. Thats why I still have long hair cause she won't let me cut it off
Sorry, I'm not selling any of my stuff hanging on the wall of shame and none of Bon Jovi.
You'll know you took the back seat when she hangs Jon on the ceiling. As a joke I hung one of my Billy Squier pics on the ceiling... I never heard the end of it. His poor ego couldn't handle knowing he could easily be replaced by Billy.
Denise M.