In process of 37 to 90 gal upgrade. I've been cycling water in a 29 gal (2 weeks now) with LR, LS and a bloated rancid cocktail shrimp with the plan to add that water to the 90 as well. I want to use this tank as my sump/fuge, and looking at the stand, it would be best to put it in there b4 the 90 goes on top. So I have to have the 29 sump ready at the time of the move. Instead of nickel and diming everyone with my stupidity, here goes:
1. Can I finish cycling the contents of the 29 (and then some) in a 55 gal garbage can or rubbermaid tote, with PH's, filter and heater?
2. Do I need to do a water change on the cycling tank?
2. Can I use acrylic for the inside of the sump or do I need to use glass?
3. What kind of acrylic do I get?
4. How long should the sealant cure b4 using it?
5. Does the protein skimmer come b4 or after the fuge?
6. Will you still love me, to-mor-row?
Any responses to the above (#6 not included), would be greatly appreciated.
Help me Obi-wan's, you're my only hope.