brat
Member
Hi all. Been reading throughout these forums for quite some time and have become comfortable with much of the advice that has been given.
I currently have a 20 gal that has been up and running about 18+ months or so and am going to upgrade to a 55. The water peramiters and all livestock and LR are thriving well and I am concerned with making the move to the new tank. I do not want to mess up the numbers nor do I want to inflict extra stress on the current inhabitants. :scared:
I have purchased the new tank setup, along with 60lb of live sand. My questions are as follows:
What would be the best way to move the items and water from the 20 gal(except for cc and 10lb sand) to the new environment? Should I complete a new cycle with the new tank and the LS? Should I move the inhabitants into temporary bags, move the LR to the new tank use the current water from my salt tank(containing pods, etc) and add the water that I have already mixed to top it off, providing that the parameters on the mixed water matches the display water? Would it be adviseable to then reacclimate (drip) the inhabitants? :thinking:
Please offer any processes, ideas or advise. All is appreciated.
I currently have a 20 gal that has been up and running about 18+ months or so and am going to upgrade to a 55. The water peramiters and all livestock and LR are thriving well and I am concerned with making the move to the new tank. I do not want to mess up the numbers nor do I want to inflict extra stress on the current inhabitants. :scared:
I have purchased the new tank setup, along with 60lb of live sand. My questions are as follows:
What would be the best way to move the items and water from the 20 gal(except for cc and 10lb sand) to the new environment? Should I complete a new cycle with the new tank and the LS? Should I move the inhabitants into temporary bags, move the LR to the new tank use the current water from my salt tank(containing pods, etc) and add the water that I have already mixed to top it off, providing that the parameters on the mixed water matches the display water? Would it be adviseable to then reacclimate (drip) the inhabitants? :thinking:
Please offer any processes, ideas or advise. All is appreciated.