WMAS Discussion Forum : Moving from 90 gallons to 240 !! http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:49:34 +0000 Tue, 02 Dec 2003 06:41:08 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1307 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Moving from 90 gallons to 240 !! : You are being soooo careful! Are...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1307&PID=11540&title=moving-from-90-gallons-to-240#11540 Author: Suzy
Subject: 1307
Posted: December 02 2003 at 6:41am

You are being soooo careful! Are you using IO? I know this sounds
bad, but when I move a tank or do a water change, I don't let the
water sit for a day like some say you must. I don't even wait for the
temp to be the same! As soon as the water is clear (ish), it goes in! I
figure if you siphon it in, the water warms slightly in the tubiing and
mixes with the old water slow enough.....

I've never noticed anybody upset,except for the corals at the top of
the tank who just went through a tide going out for a half hour!

Why not just add new IO water one 5 gallon bucket at a time? ]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2003 06:41:08 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1307&PID=11540&title=moving-from-90-gallons-to-240#11540 <![CDATA[Moving from 90 gallons to 240 !! : OOOHHH - now I really think I...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1307&PID=11526&title=moving-from-90-gallons-to-240#11526 Author: crazy-sps
Subject: 1307
Posted: December 01 2003 at 10:51pm

OOOHHH - now I really think I am having a brain fart.  I'll see it when you do it, then I'll get it.

]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2003 22:51:37 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1307&PID=11526&title=moving-from-90-gallons-to-240#11526 <![CDATA[Moving from 90 gallons to 240 !! : Sigh - no, the &#034;ready&#034;...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1307&PID=11525&title=moving-from-90-gallons-to-240#11525 Author: DutchDude
Subject: 1307
Posted: December 01 2003 at 10:49pm

Sigh - no, the "ready" water is the water that I prepared in the new tank. I figure that I need about 170 gallons if I keep about 70 galons from the old tank. So the question is, does the bathtub hold 170 gallons ]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2003 22:49:06 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1307&PID=11525&title=moving-from-90-gallons-to-240#11525 <![CDATA[Moving from 90 gallons to 240 !! : OOOHHHHH - OKay, I think I got...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1307&PID=11515&title=moving-from-90-gallons-to-240#11515 Author: crazy-sps
Subject: 1307
Posted: December 01 2003 at 10:06pm

OOOHHHHH  - OKay, I think I got it.  So the "ready" water is from the old tank?  Just make new water and only keep a little from the old one.]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2003 22:06:22 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1307&PID=11515&title=moving-from-90-gallons-to-240#11515 <![CDATA[Moving from 90 gallons to 240 !! : Crazy - The new tank would sit...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1307&PID=11514&title=moving-from-90-gallons-to-240#11514 Author: DutchDude
Subject: 1307
Posted: December 01 2003 at 10:04pm

Crazy - The new tank would sit in the exact place of the tank it is replacing. I do not think I want to have 10 garbage cans sitting around, with heater and powerheads etc. So... I thought I'd use the large new tank as a mixing vessel for a few days.

Jon - It would not sit more then a day. ]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2003 22:04:03 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1307&PID=11514&title=moving-from-90-gallons-to-240#11514 <![CDATA[Moving from 90 gallons to 240 !! : Depending on how long it sits...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1307&PID=11511&title=moving-from-90-gallons-to-240#11511 Author: jfinch
Subject: 1307
Posted: December 01 2003 at 9:57pm

Depending on how long it sits in the tub, I might try to cover the drain with some plastic and silicone.  A lot of drains are brass or bronze... both are copper alloys.]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2003 21:57:29 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1307&PID=11511&title=moving-from-90-gallons-to-240#11511 <![CDATA[Moving from 90 gallons to 240 !! : Arjen, just a thought, if you...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1307&PID=11509&title=moving-from-90-gallons-to-240#11509 Author: crazy-sps
Subject: 1307
Posted: December 01 2003 at 9:50pm

Arjen, just a thought, if you are going to use a bath tub, I suggest cleaning it thoroughly with bleach then again with fresh water first.  You could time how long it takes for your faucet to fill a five gallon bucket, then time how long it takes to fill up the tub.  You get the point.  Then you would have a good estimate of how much it will hold.  Where does the "ready" water come from?  Why would you need to store it anywhere?  I think I'm having a brain fart.  ]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2003 21:50:00 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1307&PID=11509&title=moving-from-90-gallons-to-240#11509 <![CDATA[Moving from 90 gallons to 240 !! : OK - this is what I just thought... I...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1307&PID=11507&title=moving-from-90-gallons-to-240#11507 Author: DutchDude
Subject: 1307
Posted: December 01 2003 at 9:39pm

OK - this is what I just thought...

I think that I will make the aquarium + sump run in the garage, and test out the setup for a few days.

Then I will empty it and fill it 3/4 full of RO water, mix it with salt, and let it sit for a few days to acclimate.

Now for the kicker - How about storing the "ready" water in one of the bathtubs for a day? Of course I would have to make sure there is absolutely no soap around.... But does anyone know how much water a standard 5' bathtub holds (up to the overfill drain) ?]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2003 21:39:56 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1307&PID=11507&title=moving-from-90-gallons-to-240#11507 <![CDATA[Moving from 90 gallons to 240 !! : Does Tanks by Todd or Sealife...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1307&PID=11482&title=moving-from-90-gallons-to-240#11482 Author: kingsspot1
Subject: 1307
Posted: December 01 2003 at 2:23pm

Does Tanks by Todd or Sealife have a website? Where are they (the businesses)located?
Thanks
Lynn

Arjen!
I just got a coupon in the mail for a free, large size, plastic trash can. Whohooo! I'll go get it tomorrow. Just let me know when you need it.
L-

Edited by kingsspot1]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2003 14:23:11 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1307&PID=11482&title=moving-from-90-gallons-to-240#11482 <![CDATA[Moving from 90 gallons to 240 !! : I recently moved my 150 gal tank...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1307&PID=10928&title=moving-from-90-gallons-to-240#10928 Author: ljbs
Subject: 1307
Posted: November 22 2003 at 9:37pm

I recently moved my 150 gal tank from its original home to mine. I didn't have a tank in the way so didn't have that problem.  (Imostly watched the move the original owner and my son did thework.)  They put the livestock in buckets  with water and theLR in buckets too and covered them all with lids or towels.  Thesand was scooped out and placed in buckets as well.  When itarrived at my home it was quickly rebuilt  and the sand and rockplaced inside.  We added about 30 lb of extra sand I had bought onebay and finished the set up with appropriate water.  We let thewater heat up some and then added the livestock.  It's almost amonth later and everything looks great.  The only thing we lost inthe move was all the coraline alge on the back of the tank.  Ihope that will come back soon.   Good luck with your move.]]> Sat, 22 Nov 2003 21:37:29 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1307&PID=10928&title=moving-from-90-gallons-to-240#10928