linkfalcon April 11, 2014 Share April 11, 2014 Moving tank 110 with 55 sump to 300 with 125 sump please help so trying to figure out the move here so i know i need all new sand got that part and lots of extra water got that covered as well now the live rock is the confusing part for me!!! the idea i have is add new sand to 300 and all my live rock from the 110 and sump. But i know im going to need more rock so the question is do i add dry rock or add live rock? next question is so i have some reef rock that's been sitting in my basement in cold water with no heat or movement with this rock i'm thinking to boil it in rodi water then add to to the 300 is this ok if not what should i do? thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatortailale April 11, 2014 Share April 11, 2014 You didn't say if you are staying in same house /location - but assuming you are, and just upgrading to a 300. If so, then my initial advice would be to take it slow and allow a 2-3 month period transition if possible, or more. Map out in your head or make a sketch of your vision for rockwork. Then look at your current rock in 110 and think of those will fit into your vision. Do the same for rock in basement. Depending on vision and budget, decide if what you currently own fits into your grand plan. You should also decide how you will do rockwork. Some newer ideas involve using a paver for base and people using some type of rod and drilling the rock to make tower structures; then a concrete mix to hold it together - like Sanjay, Copps, and others have done. If time permits you can even dry fit the rock in your 300 of not crushed on time. As for cooking your rock or freshwater dip in RODI, I have no experience with that and can offer no advice. Depending on source of rock it could be helpful or it may just kill off beneficial stuff that didn't need to be killed. Can you add some power heads and heat to the water and see what happens to the rock if you bring it up to a tropical temp? In short, think it out and take your time with the move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkfalcon April 11, 2014 Author Share April 11, 2014 Thank you. We will be moving houses by the end of April. The 110 is at my old house and the 300 is at the new house. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkfalcon April 15, 2014 Author Share April 15, 2014 Any more info Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf April 16, 2014 Share April 16, 2014 How far apart are the homes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave w April 16, 2014 Share April 16, 2014 you could boil your wet rock in rodi water but i don't think you need to go nearly that far. it probably doesn't have many bad things in it if it has been held in cold water for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkfalcon April 16, 2014 Author Share April 16, 2014 Maybe 30 45 mins Arlington to Springfield Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCReefer1964 April 16, 2014 Share April 16, 2014 Time frame you have to complete this task ? In addition from my experience a set up just to hold the corals is the best approach IMHO. You may want to prefab your reef structure and move it slowly . Check out DaveS build. Rubbermaide in new location is the best route to take, and TAKE IT SLOOOOW or there will be great loses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sen5241b April 16, 2014 Share April 16, 2014 Is the new sand finished cycling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkfalcon April 16, 2014 Author Share April 16, 2014 The tank is empty right now just finished water testing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEFKEEPR April 19, 2014 Share April 19, 2014 Where in springfield I work a lot but if you need extra hands I live in springfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkfalcon April 23, 2014 Author Share April 23, 2014 Off old Keene mill near st dernadettes Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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