Evans 55 slice of the ocean

[evaneatspie555]

Originally Posted by reefwars

be wary on small heaters not rated for larger than your tank as they have to work alot harder and spend alot longwer of a time heating your water, a heater or 2 rated for more than your tank will work alot less, heat up the water faster, and be cheaper on the ol electric bill

i will take that to hart thanks for the words of wisdome

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by evaneatspie555

i will take that to hart thanks for the words of wisdome

your quite welcome mate, is just what ive learned over the years as ive had some bad dealings with heaters, tanks looking like its coming along great man keep up the good work

[evaneatspie555]

today i bought a new heater transfered all my fish and corals to a ten gallon tank and the rest of the water from my 30 whent into my new 55 as well as all the live rock that didnt have corals on it and some with a mushroom or 2 on them( mine frow like weeds) as soon as it all settles down i will finish my aqua scape and let the tank get clear before adding my fish the coral will wait untill my lights are in for the big tank they will live in the 10 gallon with more then enough lighting. i got 11 snails for my big tank some kool ones that burry themselves in the sand pretty kool stuff. once the overflow comes in and the fish and corals are in the display it will get plumed in and then it will be smooth sailing hopefully pics to come

[evaneatspie555]

the fish in there temporary home

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and the display area.

[evaneatspie555]

should i let the tank cycle before i add my fish and corals or can i add them right away since i have good live rock all the sand from the old tank and all the water

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by evaneatspie555

should i let the tank cycle before i add my fish and corals or can i add them right away since i have good live rock all the sand from the old tank and all the water

if they are in a tank and doing fiine id wait for a bit and test to see where you stand let the test be your guide, you may see a cycle you may not alot of factors come into play and if you have the luxury of a temp home then wait for a bit and let your new tank stabilize if a cycle arises at least yur critters will be fine patience is the name of the game