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Old 09-28-2011, 05:01 PM
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My procedure would be along these lines:
  • Temporarily remove the water from the 100gallon
  • Carefully lift and move the 100 gallon far enough out of the way for the new tank
  • Replace the water in the 100 gallon and keep system running in new location
  • Begin setup of new tank, avoid any uncured rock, add new sand, add new water
  • Let the new tank settle for about 24 hours
  • Plumb new tank into 100 gallon viva common sump, run for a few days.
  • Transfer over livestock
  • Disconnect 100 gallon
  • dismantle 100 gallon and apologize to your other.

The last step is key!
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