complete tank transfer

Discussion in 'Reef Aquarium Articles and How To's' started by reefermadness420, Oct 17, 2015.

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  1. Vu Nguyen

    Vu Nguyen Flamingo Tongue

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    I just feel that the substrate is benefactor .... I can siphon out the gravel and clean that a lot easier than sand..... Just my reason...What do you think?
     
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  3. reefermadness420

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    I transfered the entire sand bed seems to be fine minus one coral I think I put in water that was too cold and is declining. My sand was pretty clean. I think larger substrate mixed with a sand is nice and you can vacuum the bottom without losing a lot of it
     
  4. Vu Nguyen

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    My tank is 3 years old. I need to transfer with a lot of "minus"

    All the bristle worms at least but I don't think I can get away with that as the rock my nem stays on has a bunch them..
     
  5. reefermadness420

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    bristleworms are everywhere in my tank I just wore gloves I didnt remove any of them
     
  6. Vu Nguyen

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    I have a lot of them and they used to come out even when the lights are on. I got a yellow corrie and I have not seen them for the last many months. However I am sure they are there


     
  7. reefermadness420

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    yea they come out during the day no fear just poke around and then slide back into the rock. When they start being a nuisance I will start removing them. I also found dozens of mini brittle stars when transferring that I thought had died from the cycle. I wouldn't worry bout them unless they are causing problems. Jw why the transfer?