Transfer from 45 to 75gal

[IAmDaryl]

I have had my 45gal for one year and have enjoyed it so much that I have decided to upgrade to a 75gal. I have a 30gal sump/refug that I built myself from many ideas and examples from this site...thanx.

I have about 2" of sand in the tank and have placed about 8 cups of live sand from my 45gal. There is 6" of sand in the refuge with 4 cup of live sand. I have transfer about 1/3 of my live rock and purchase another 25lbs.
I will not be able to move the remaining rock because corals are attached.

I removed the BioBale from my Cyclone bio-filter (CPR CY192) and placed it in my refuge to help the cycling...Was that a good idea


I have attached pics of my 45, new 75 and my sump. If SW had taught me anything it is patience! I look forward to communicating my progress over the next few month.

If you have any suggestion please feel free.

 

[pat8you]

I removed the BioBale from my Cyclone bio-filter (CPR CY192) and placed it in my refuge to help the cycling...Was that a good idea

Yup. That contains your good bacteria that keeps the ammonia and nitrites down. Make sure you continue to add a source of ammonia so the bacteria don't die.

 

[IAmDaryl]

Yup. That contains your good bacteria that keeps the ammonia and nitrites down. Make sure you continue to add a source of ammonia so the bacteria don't die.

Thanx for the info...I wasn't aware of that. I put 4 small Damselfish into the 75gal.

I also notice today that where I placed the live sand it's turning green...algae perhap? Good news right?