Switching to a bigger tank...need some help!

[BassSoLow]

So, I am considering moving from my 36 gallon bow front to a 50 or 60 gallon.

The main question I have...

In the 36 gallon, I used white rocks. I can't stand them! So, I am wondering if there is a safe way to keep all the good media without using the rocks that I have in the 36 gallon.

Ideally, I would like to use sand this time.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[trickshot3102]

Hi! Are the white rocks the gravel? If so, you can put them in and then cover them with new gravel

 

[BassSoLow]

Yeah they are the gravel.

I was thinking I could do that...since it's a larger tank. Just spread it all out and then blanket it.

Thanks!

 

[peacockkeeper]

When I upgraded from my 29g to my 75g I just took an already seeded filter cartridge and put it in my new aqua clear 110 filter to seed the tank. I changed substrate and didn't move any decor. I added my fish the next day. It took about a week and a half with water changes (30-40%) every couple to 3 days before my tank stabilized but I had no major jumps in ammonia, nitrite, or nitrate. API test kit was my best friend though.

 

[BassSoLow]

Cool thanks!

My other thought was to keep the 36 and just seed the newer tank with media. Just start fresh.

Maybe ever a saltwater venture. Lol.