Updates on new SW tank
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woodymdt
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Well HEY THERE EVERYONE!!!!!!!!
I'm so sorry that I've been away from the boards, but have had a lot of things at home, work, church, etc, that have taken up way too much time.
But I still have the 40 gallon tank going well. I'll try and get some pictures up soon for you to see how it's progressed.
We now have a perc clown, and a long tentacle anemone for him to play with.
We lost one of our peppermint shrimp, haven't replaced him as of yet.
Just wanted to check back in and apologize for being away for so long.
Woody
I'm so sorry that I've been away from the boards, but have had a lot of things at home, work, church, etc, that have taken up way too much time.
But I still have the 40 gallon tank going well. I'll try and get some pictures up soon for you to see how it's progressed.
We now have a perc clown, and a long tentacle anemone for him to play with.
We lost one of our peppermint shrimp, haven't replaced him as of yet.
Just wanted to check back in and apologize for being away for so long.
Woody
woodymdt
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Originally Posted by JacknJill
hows that sump / fuge coming along?
Actually it's not right now. I took a back seat on any new builds until I get the tank stand/shelf/area built for the tank. Once I get that under way and finished, then I'll address the sump/fuge issue again.
Bad thing last night.....I was awakened to a terrible sound from the tank...sounded like one of the powerheads intake was blocked. Sure enough it was....by the ANEMONE!!!!!!!!!!
I pulled him from the p/h and put him back on the tank floor.....this morning he looked like he was hurt a bit, but I think he's going to survive the trauma.
hows that sump / fuge coming along?
Actually it's not right now. I took a back seat on any new builds until I get the tank stand/shelf/area built for the tank. Once I get that under way and finished, then I'll address the sump/fuge issue again.
Bad thing last night.....I was awakened to a terrible sound from the tank...sounded like one of the powerheads intake was blocked. Sure enough it was....by the ANEMONE!!!!!!!!!!
I pulled him from the p/h and put him back on the tank floor.....this morning he looked like he was hurt a bit, but I think he's going to survive the trauma.
T
t3d
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Thanks for ll the info..Woddy is that pig that supposed to be the mustang logo? 
woodymdt
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OK, after consideration, talk, discussion, suggestions, and flipping a coin, we're going to transfer our 40 gallon tank to a 55 gallon tank.
I'm a little puzzled though.....can I use the same water, or should I make up some brand new salt water to fill the 55 tank with. I'm worried if I use all brand new water, that will kick off a cycle that I don't want.
I'll test all parameters tonight and see how the current water is...then possibly use a majority of it and add maybe 10 gallons or so of new water, kind of like a big water change.
I'm a little puzzled though.....can I use the same water, or should I make up some brand new salt water to fill the 55 tank with. I'm worried if I use all brand new water, that will kick off a cycle that I don't want.
I'll test all parameters tonight and see how the current water is...then possibly use a majority of it and add maybe 10 gallons or so of new water, kind of like a big water change.
T
t3d
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Im no expert, but i doubt if there will be a problem using the same water. Why go through all of the work transferring to a new tank for only 15 gallons?
woodymdt
Member
Originally Posted by T3D
Im no expert, but i doubt if there will be a problem using the same water. Why go through all of the work transferring to a new tank for only 15 gallons?
Well, a couple reasons:
Financial: Our ultimate goal is to get a tank that is 175-225; reef ready, i.e. drilled.
we cannot afford that kind of expense right now.
We want to turn the 40 gal tank into a black substrate planted freshwater tank.
So we thought even at just 15 more gallons, that would give us a little more water flow; and a little more foot print to work with.
Im no expert, but i doubt if there will be a problem using the same water. Why go through all of the work transferring to a new tank for only 15 gallons?
Well, a couple reasons:
Financial: Our ultimate goal is to get a tank that is 175-225; reef ready, i.e. drilled.
we cannot afford that kind of expense right now.
We want to turn the 40 gal tank into a black substrate planted freshwater tank.
So we thought even at just 15 more gallons, that would give us a little more water flow; and a little more foot print to work with.
woodymdt
Member
Originally Posted by Bacffin
Wow Woody, what kind of time frame are you looking at for the 175 reef? I think I would have a hard time moving into a 55 from a 40 if I didn't already own the 55.
Just my thoughts,
Bruce
Thank you Bruce. We DO own the 55; It was a gift from some friends who didn't want to mess with fish any longer.
We're hoping to be able to setup and build a 175 or larger tank by the early part of 2007...if things go as planned.
We just want to have what little more space a 55 will give us to better work on our marine husbandry...lol
Wow Woody, what kind of time frame are you looking at for the 175 reef? I think I would have a hard time moving into a 55 from a 40 if I didn't already own the 55.
Just my thoughts,
Bruce
Thank you Bruce. We DO own the 55; It was a gift from some friends who didn't want to mess with fish any longer.
We're hoping to be able to setup and build a 175 or larger tank by the early part of 2007...if things go as planned.
We just want to have what little more space a 55 will give us to better work on our marine husbandry...lol