rnanfito
New Member
I was planning on putting a large in-wall tank in my new home when I move in April. Well, I just came across a great deal on an in-wall setup in the newspaper. Went to see it, and bought the deal of the century. Even though the timing wasn't right, I couldn't resist. It was a complete "dream" setup - 2 year old 180 gal Oceanic tank, sump with external pump, skimmer, 3xMH and 4xPC lights, 200+ lbs. live rock, and lots of great live sand. Probably $4000 worth of stuff - for $1000. I couldn't refuse that deal. I think the new tank alone would be $800+.
Now, the issues. I need to move it next week, and my new house isn't done for another 10 weeks! I'd appreciate advice on what to do with the sand and live rock to maintain it in the interim. I don't want to set it up twice (actually, I can't due to temporary space constraints).
The guy I bought it from turned off his lights for a few weeks or something, which has made his beautiful live rock white. Not sure why he did that, but it is what it is. I have seen before that live rock can come back quickly with some good corraline seeding techniques and the proper lighting. Should I be worried about that? Even if everything on it is dead, it can come back over time with the addition of some good new live rock, right?
My brother happens to have a 75-gal up and running, with nothing in it (that's a long story). I think I can jam as much of the live-but-white rock in there, along with the sand. This should maintain the current situation until I can set up at the new house.
Does anyone have any other advice about this move? I'd like to know if I am missing something, or if this is indeed the Deal of the Century!
Responses greatly appreciated!
Now, the issues. I need to move it next week, and my new house isn't done for another 10 weeks! I'd appreciate advice on what to do with the sand and live rock to maintain it in the interim. I don't want to set it up twice (actually, I can't due to temporary space constraints).
The guy I bought it from turned off his lights for a few weeks or something, which has made his beautiful live rock white. Not sure why he did that, but it is what it is. I have seen before that live rock can come back quickly with some good corraline seeding techniques and the proper lighting. Should I be worried about that? Even if everything on it is dead, it can come back over time with the addition of some good new live rock, right?
My brother happens to have a 75-gal up and running, with nothing in it (that's a long story). I think I can jam as much of the live-but-white rock in there, along with the sand. This should maintain the current situation until I can set up at the new house.
Does anyone have any other advice about this move? I'd like to know if I am missing something, or if this is indeed the Deal of the Century!
Responses greatly appreciated!
