Setting up my new tank

[acejock999]

So I think I'm finally there! Brought the tank in and I see no leaks. Tank is filled up and now trying to wait for sand to settle. This is exciting.

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[xwing]

Nice but how did you drop the sand while it was full or before you filled it

 

[acejock999]

I emptied the tank completely since I had to move it outside them back in. So I then filled the tank with sand then water and no I'm waiting. Hoping to get some fish in there by March.

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[xwing]

I emptied the tank completely since I had to move it outside them back in. So I then filled the tank with sand then water and no I'm waiting. Hoping to get some fish in there by March.

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It's going to be cloudy for a couple is days but that's ok. Just wait for the sand to settle before tog start your filter they say the sand sometimes jams the pumps

 

[acejock999]

So I'm not supposed to run filter now? Oops. I thought filter was supposed to run as part of clearing process. I had filter on in previous tank when I had crushed coral substrate.

 

[xwing]

It's not recommended because it could jam the pumps.

Makes sense I like you ran the the filters when I changed my substrate oops but since they told me here I don't recommend it

 

[acejock999]

Got it. So once it settles on its own then the cycling begins? I was wondering about that. So all the good I had from running my filter a couple weeks on the old tank is now lost I assume.

 

[xwing]

Got it. So once it settles on its own then the cycling begins? I was wondering about that. So all the good I had from running my filter a couple weeks on the old tank is now lost I assume.

Not sure if it's all lost
Just ideas ....
Let's trouble shoot what about moving the filter back to your old tank

Will stoping the filter for a couple of days destroy all the bacteria build up not sure on that. You might be able to stop the filter and keep going with the a cycle once you restart it

Only way I have destroyed bacteria is by taking it out to dry ( I know back when I started) and when I cleaned the filter with tap water I don't know of another method that kills good bacteria

Not 100% on these one but that's what I think

 

[acejock999]

Waiting for the sand to subside. Getting clearer every hour. Can I start cycling now or should I wait till clear?

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[xwing]

Looks nice it's your call I'd wait thou just till tomorrow

 

[erikmoseley]

I'd use filter on it now. It'll clear quick. The super fine particles floating have never clogged my canisters. Is the filter from a running tank and moved right to this one or has it been unused?

 

[ousig]

Gonna look super tight ace!

 

[acejock999]

From my existing 90 gal moved to my new tank. Running a sump with the fluval fx6. Took some big rock from the old tank to new one but I let it sit out so probably lost all the good stuff.

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[acejock999]

So it is finished. After a couple missteps and some new appreciation of Teflon tape, I have a great aquarium up and running. Completed the transfer of 17 haps and peacocks from my 90 to my 180 today. Did a fish in cycle (I know I'm the devil) for about 3 weeks with 8 fish and lost none. No nitrites, no ammonia, and nitrates about 20.

All fish seem happy. Will use the 90 as a grow out tank, but it looks so empty. Now has about 13 or so smaller fish.

Pics coming soon.

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[xwing]

Nice can't wait for the pics

 

[acejock999]

Watch "The Life of Fish" on YouTube

This is a short view of the new tank.

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[acejock999]

So I added a few mbuna to my Peacock and hap tank. They are small so they shouldn't be to much of a problem. I now have about 28 fish in my 180 gallon. They seem to be doing well. My little mbunas in the second picture.


Thinking about starting a Central American tank in my 90. Currently I am using it as a grow tank but that is somewhat boring. Thinking about doing a 400 gallon in the summer.

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[krazynammer]

Looks amazing!

 

[peacockkeeper]

Looks awesome ace!!

 

[acejock999]

Thanks. Trying to decide how densely to stock it. I know I will get at least a dozen more fish in the next month or so. That will be about 42 in a 180. I will just let it grow after that.

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