Finally done (mostly)

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Originally Posted by cuz

How did you transfer everything? Match your waters and transfer or start from scratch and cycle the new tank?

Started from scratch, with used rock I had cooking for 4 or 6 weeks. All new water in tank, emptied old sump into new sump. Due to clam spawn, I had to transfer quicker than I planned. I used about 30 pounds existing rock in the sump, the temp was pretty close, so I just moved everything over.
I did notice the fish not doing well last night, probably due to pH shock. I don't have a meter, but old tank with no skimmer and 3 clams spawning the day before, the pH was probably 7.9, tops. New tank, all new water, more O2, pH was probably 8.2. Bad move for fish. On a good note, they're all back to normal this morning and doing great.