Today is the day! I just finished prepping for the new 90g to replace my 75g which is old and scratched. Additionally, the 90g has the mega flow. I have never had a sump, so I am a bit nervous hence I am up this late preparing and double checking so the transition goes smooth and quickly.
The DIY sump/fuge and plumbing seemed to check out when I wet tested it tonight with the pump. I have 45 gallons of new water mixed and ready to go to fill the sump and make up the difference. The buckets/tubs are staged for the tear down of the 75g later this AM.
On a sad note I will be taking in my Orange shoulder and yellow tang in to the LFS as I realize even with a 90g there is not enough room and the PBT is my primary focus. They are going to give me a decent price though. I hope they find a good big home.
My plan is to get up early (wait it is early ) and tear down the 75g putting everything in tubs with PH and filters while saving as much water as possible minus what I siphon the substrate.
My brother is then coming over at 9:00 AM so we can go pick up the tank (big sale today) which is on hold. Then set it all back up and introduce the remaining fish to their new home. If all goes well it should be up and running by 1:00 PM and the fish in their new home by 3:00PM or so once the water is fairly clear. I have previously moved the 75g in this manner before and it went pretty smooth. Of course I was not adding a sump/fuge.
I better go get a few Zs now.
Wish me luck,
The DIY sump/fuge and plumbing seemed to check out when I wet tested it tonight with the pump. I have 45 gallons of new water mixed and ready to go to fill the sump and make up the difference. The buckets/tubs are staged for the tear down of the 75g later this AM.
On a sad note I will be taking in my Orange shoulder and yellow tang in to the LFS as I realize even with a 90g there is not enough room and the PBT is my primary focus. They are going to give me a decent price though. I hope they find a good big home.
My plan is to get up early (wait it is early ) and tear down the 75g putting everything in tubs with PH and filters while saving as much water as possible minus what I siphon the substrate.
My brother is then coming over at 9:00 AM so we can go pick up the tank (big sale today) which is on hold. Then set it all back up and introduce the remaining fish to their new home. If all goes well it should be up and running by 1:00 PM and the fish in their new home by 3:00PM or so once the water is fairly clear. I have previously moved the 75g in this manner before and it went pretty smooth. Of course I was not adding a sump/fuge.
I better go get a few Zs now.
Wish me luck,