cjpf
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Hello! I currently have a 55gal tank that's been running for more than a year. However, I am moving to a different state and upgrading the tank at the same time. I have a approx 180 gal tank. (24x24x72) bow front acrylic aquarium. I have several questions!
1) before making the move, I want to make sure I purchase all the necessary equipment for the new tank. That way I can set it up as soon as I get to the new place. What type of light (hopefully leds) do you recommend? There's so many out there that's it gets very confusing. I want to keep softies but in the future I might venture into harder to keep corals.
Additionally what kind of skimmer should I get? My 55gal has a remora but it obviously won't be enough.
The tank has two overflows, one in each of the back corners and two return points. Do I need additional power heads?
Do you think the tank would be too heavy for an average floor?
What's the best way to polish the acrylic aquarium?
And 2) how do I make the move?! I was thinking leaving my sister in charge of the fish for a week or so while I actually move and set up the tank. Then have her ship the fish to me. Do you think there's a better way? I'll be moving about 16 hours away...
I know it's a lot of questions but I appreciate any information!
1) before making the move, I want to make sure I purchase all the necessary equipment for the new tank. That way I can set it up as soon as I get to the new place. What type of light (hopefully leds) do you recommend? There's so many out there that's it gets very confusing. I want to keep softies but in the future I might venture into harder to keep corals.
Additionally what kind of skimmer should I get? My 55gal has a remora but it obviously won't be enough.
The tank has two overflows, one in each of the back corners and two return points. Do I need additional power heads?
Do you think the tank would be too heavy for an average floor?
What's the best way to polish the acrylic aquarium?
And 2) how do I make the move?! I was thinking leaving my sister in charge of the fish for a week or so while I actually move and set up the tank. Then have her ship the fish to me. Do you think there's a better way? I'll be moving about 16 hours away...
I know it's a lot of questions but I appreciate any information!