New tank 92 corner

[Chrisz]

I am kicking around the idea of getting a bigger tank because everything is out growing my current one. Currently I have a 46 bow reef set up, no sump, T-5 lighting, caster filter & hang on skimmer. I don't have much room in my house, but I can fit a 92 corner where the 46 bow is. The new 92 tank will have a over flow and a sump, I will more than double my water volume.

The question I have is how do I get moved in to the new tank

1. Move my current tank and set up the new one in its place, cycle it then move my pets & live rock to the new tank.
2. Move my current tank and set up the new one in its place, move my pets & live rock to the new tank add more saltwater no cycling?

Current tank, I need more room!

 

[drainbamage]

if you don't add any uncured live rock, there's no reason to re-cycle the new tank. If you think about it, it's basically a 50% water change using clean water, except not even a change because you're not losing any of your 'good' water.

So yea- just do an instant move-over is my suggestion, and I'd also advice dosing some microbacter7 just to help things along during the transition. Also, even though you won't be using the canister long-term, hook it up to the new tank for a couple of weeks to prevent a cycle from loss of bacteria. Going to upgrade the skimmer or stay with the current one?

oh- and BTW- 92 bow corner? SUPER SWEEEEET!

 

[Chrisz]

I have a Remora on it now, I think short term until my bank account gets back up there I am gong to run the remora in the sump. I am not sure what to get for a skimmer, I need more time to look, I don't want to spend over $400. I think my bigger problem is gong to be how to light the new 92, the T5's I have now will fit on the 92 but I want to do SPS or LPS corals. I am thinking of adding a small LED fixture back in the corner behind the T5, this tank is a weird shape to light.

 

[drainbamage]

yea- one of those tanks that's actually easier lit by a halide IMO.

 

[Billgax]

Just recently sold off my 92g corner... Lighting it wasn't too tough with good reflectors and a couple halides (mogul base) set into the canopy. The real PITA was adequate flow... IMHO.

 

[fsu1dolfan]

if you don't add any uncured live rock, there's no reason to re-cycle the new tank. If you think about it, it's basically a 50% water change using clean water, except not even a change because you're not losing any of your 'good' water.

So yea- just do an instant move-over is my suggestion, and I'd also advice dosing some microbacter7 just to help things along during the transition. Also, even though you won't be using the canister long-term, hook it up to the new tank for a couple of weeks to prevent a cycle from loss of bacteria. Going to upgrade the skimmer or stay with the current one?

oh- and BTW- 92 bow corner? SUPER SWEEEEET!

1+ just a simple move over into the new tank! I have been thinking about upgrading to this tank for a while....any pics??

 

[Chrisz]

No pictures yet. I live in Duluth Minnesota to find a tank I will half to go to Minneapolis. I have found a couple of used tanks, I have been told that if the tank was used for salt water and it has been sitting around for a while that the seals dry up and will leak. Is that true? My first tank was used and it leaked.

 

[Chrisz]

Well the the tank is on order I hope I don't have any regrets! Those of you that have had a 92 corner do you know what length light fits on top?

 

[fsu1dolfan]

Well the the tank is on order I hope I don't have any regrets! Those of you that have had a 92 corner do you know what length light fits on top?

Lights always seem to be a slight issue with this tank. I believe it is 36inches across. What kind of lights are you thinking about...MH, LEDs, T5s?

 

[Tabasco1]

What do people think of the mh pendants as an option? Depends on what look you are going for, but that is simple and easy. Good luck on your build!

 

[Chrisz]

I am thinking LED, I am looking for something that is all assembled just plug it in for around $500.00. Ideas?

 

[_Alex_]

reefkoi evolutions would probably be your best bet, or the new ones from luke at reeffiltration are nice as well.

 

[Chrisz]

Those skimmers don't look bad, under $300 with the pump. I like the LED's also

 

[_Alex_]

i have the swc 160 cone and love it! its pulling gunk out and i dont even have fish in the tank yet!!!

 

[fsu1dolfan]

I am thinking LED, I am looking for something that is all assembled just plug it in for around $500.00. Ideas?

I think i will be following this thread for a while now - I am back on the 92g corner kick...i wanna go this route as well. How are your selections coming along?

 

[Chrisz]

The tank should arrive with in the next 2 to 3 weeks, in the mean time I am collecting everything I will need for this new tank.

So far I have purchased a pro Flex sump #3, I am hopping I don't regret picking this one, it seems a little flimsy. I have seen some bad review and good reviews on this on this sump. I am a sucker for anything shinny and new!

I picked up a Eheim pump for the return, I am running to the local hardware store to pick up plumbing supplies tomorrow. I haven't the foggiest idea what I am doing, this will be my first sump, from what I can tell it looks like I will need elbows, valves and a anti siphon device for the return line. The sump came with the line gong into the sump, not sure if I am going to use that or not, Ive herd that the flexible pipe makes the water quieter.

I got some more aragonite today, I think I am going to completely cycle this tank before moving everything over. I bought some of the live sand stuff, not sure if it is worth the extra expense. How can it be alive after being in that bag with out oxygen? I suppose the good bacteria like the lack of oxygen. I plan to reuse some of the aragonite in my old tank, I will take out as much as I can from my old tank to help the new tank cycle.

I have started making RO water and picked up more salt, next week I am gong to get my live rock. I cant wait to start aqua scapeing!!

 

[Billgax]

Keep that good attitude and enthusiasm... you'll do fine. I look forward to seeing it all come together for ya.

 

[fsu1dolfan]

The tank should arrive with in the next 2 to 3 weeks, in the mean time I am collecting everything I will need for this new tank.

So far I have purchased a pro Flex sump #3, I am hopping I don't regret picking this one, it seems a little flimsy. I have seen some bad review and good reviews on this on this sump. I am a sucker for anything shinny and new!

I picked up a Eheim pump for the return, I am running to the local hardware store to pick up plumbing supplies tomorrow. I haven't the foggiest idea what I am doing, this will be my first sump, from what I can tell it looks like I will need elbows, valves and a anti siphon device for the return line. The sump came with the line gong into the sump, not sure if I am going to use that or not, Ive herd that the flexible pipe makes the water quieter.

I got some more aragonite today, I think I am going to completely cycle this tank before moving everything over. I bought some of the live sand stuff, not sure if it is worth the extra expense. How can it be alive after being in that bag with out oxygen? I suppose the good bacteria like the lack of oxygen. I plan to reuse some of the aragonite in my old tank, I will take out as much as I can from my old tank to help the new tank cycle.

I have started making RO water and picked up more salt, next week I am gong to get my live rock. I cant wait to start aqua scapeing!!

Sounds like you are moving right along...looking forward to hearing how your plumbing goes. I have never messed with a sump myself so ill be taking notes LOL.

 

[Chrisz]

The tank will arrive in about 2 to 3 weeks, so far I have purchased the Pro Flex sump and a Eheim return pump. I have seen some good and bad reviews on both products, I cant afford to buy top of the line but I hope the sump and pump I have chosen will do.

I also purchased some of that live sand to speed up the cycling process, not sure if it is worth the extra money. How can it be alive with out oxygen? I intend to pick up some more live rock and am also gong to use what i already have in my 46 Bow. I cant remember how may pounds of live rock I am suppose to have for each gallon of water, any one know?

I have been looking at different pictures trying to figure out how to do the aquascaping, I don't want it to just look like a pile of rocks. I would like to make lots of caves for my fish and platforms for corals, I think this might be a little tough in this corner tank. I plan to just let the tank completely cycle, this will give me time to get the aquascaping just right and I think it will be safer for my pets to gradually move everything over.

I was going to pick up plumbing supplies yesterday for the sump but my plans changed after I discovered my UV light sprung a leak, some how one of the clamps loosened up. I now have my old 46 bow moved and the carpeting ripped up with a fan blowing to dry everything out, I should be able to put the carpeting back in a few days, stupid me could of caught the leak sooner if I had realized there is no way 3 gallons of water could of evaporated in 4 days. I needed to move the tank for the new one any way but this is not how I planned to do it.

Well off to the hardware store, not sure what I really need this is my first sump, but I will start with a check valve, elbows, slip joints and shut off valves. Any one have any sump plumbing photos that would be greatly appreciated.

 

[fsu1dolfan]

The tank will arrive in about 2 to 3 weeks, so far I have purchased the Pro Flex sump and a Eheim return pump. I have seen some good and bad reviews on both products, I cant afford to buy top of the line but I hope the sump and pump I have chosen will do.

I also purchased some of that live sand to speed up the cycling process, not sure if it is worth the extra money. How can it be alive with out oxygen? I intend to pick up some more live rock and am also gong to use what i already have in my 46 Bow. I cant remember how may pounds of live rock I am suppose to have for each gallon of water, any one know?

I have been looking at different pictures trying to figure out how to do the aquascaping, I don't want it to just look like a pile of rocks. I would like to make lots of caves for my fish and platforms for corals, I think this might be a little tough in this corner tank. I plan to just let the tank completely cycle, this will give me time to get the aquascaping just right and I think it will be safer for my pets to gradually move everything over.

I was going to pick up plumbing supplies yesterday for the sump but my plans changed after I discovered my UV light sprung a leak, some how one of the clamps loosened up. I now have my old 46 bow moved and the carpeting ripped up with a fan blowing to dry everything out, I should be able to put the carpeting back in a few days, stupid me could of caught the leak sooner if I had realized there is no way 3 gallons of water could of evaporated in 4 days. I needed to move the tank for the new one any way but this is not how I planned to do it.

Well off to the hardware store, not sure what I really need this is my first sump, but I will start with a check valve, elbows, slip joints and shut off valves. Any one have any sump plumbing photos that would be greatly appreciated.

Yeah aquascaping is something i have been thinking about too. Personally i like the whole bonsai tree with branches look...maybe keep it small so it does take up to much room...if i draw something ill post it so you can see what i am thinking.