Evans 55 slice of the ocean

[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

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the fish in there temporary home

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and the display area.

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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

[evaneatspie555]

thats what i was thinking im going to do daily water tests untill i see some amonia and then a decline but i doupt i willive had water in there for almost 4 days wit die off from sand and 2 big peices of live rock 10 gallons ofe water from an established tank then today anothe 15 gallons of established water sand and rock have been added today and finally wen i add my fish there new homes water will be added as well as the live rock from the old tank

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k so i am trying to figure out another large fish to add or 3 or so small schooling fish does any one have any suggestions they must be compatible with my 2 clowns a yellow tang and a royal dotty back must not munch on crabs cuz i love my hermits and snails
other then that im thinking of stocking my tank with.
my old fish
yellow tang 2 inch in size
2 clowns 1.5 inch in size
royal dottyback 1.5 inch in size
10 hermit crabs
13 snails
1 emerald crab

new fish
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a couple more snails (maybe)
one more emerald crab ( i love them there so kool looking)
1 cleaner shrimp
1 red star fish (maybe)?
flame scallop (maybe)
thats all the stuff i would like as far as live stock just need to do research suggestions are welcomed