spoonman
Aquarium Advice Addict
I am going to be switching out tanks this weekend. I have a 75 that is scratched up and I am replacing the tank only. The one that I bought is exactly the same as the one I am replacing. I need to take all of the rock, coral and fish out and put in buckets. Then I need to move the tank, hook up the sump, get everything back in and get it running. My question is "can I take the rock out of the tank and put it in buckets of new saltwater instead of water from the tank?" I know that I should take the fish and corals out and put them in water from the tank, but wouldnt the live rock be ok in new water? I dont think I can get enough out of the tank to keep the fish, corals and live rock in water. With the corals and fish, I will then acclimate to the tank with all new saltwater. Please give opinions, I will be doing the move this weekend. Thanks as always for your help! Here is a video just to let you know what I'm working with.
75 gallon reef 24 Jun 12 - YouTube
75 gallon reef 24 Jun 12 - YouTube