Need some old tank water in Queens or LI

Reef Guy · 05-08-2005, 02:47 AM

MY 75 is UP! well almost... just gotta go all the way to islip to get a cover for my mag, anyways...I dont wanna have to cycle my tank it just takes to damn long. So is anyone in Queens or LI doing a water change soon...and by water change i mean atleast 10 gal. I have lots of 1 gal containers. lol.

cali_reef · 05-08-2005, 02:53 AM

I just finished my water change -> 75 gallons got drained, could of filled your tank up.

You will see a cycle even if you used someone's dirty water, stuff on your rocks will die and cause the ammonia to up.

**jhale** · 05-08-2005, 02:59 AM

old water does not really do that much for you. better to start fresh [img]smile.gif[/img]

Reef Guy · 05-08-2005, 03:12 AM

Damn cali, your less than 5 miles away couldnt you wait another day? hmm Well stuff on my rock will die? its coming right outta my 30 gal tank. Only prob is I dont wanna use my old LS cuz i want WHITE WHITE sand. I was thinking I should get the fuge goin by just "transplanting" old fuge to new fuge.

**bad coffee** · 05-08-2005, 12:08 PM

you could just seed your new sandbed with a cup or two from your old tank. If you're looking to get the critters out of the sand, strain it and just dumpthe critters back into your new tank.

If the rock is going from your 30 to your 75, why not use some of that water? You wouldn't have to carry it that far! Also, if your 30 is well seasoned, you shouldn't get too much of a cycle. You'll probably get a small algea outbreak

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Reef Guy · 05-08-2005, 12:53 PM

Well i dont want to do an instant transfer, I dont know how my corals will react. So im going to wait untill my tank is "safe" before i transfer anything

Jonathan · 05-08-2005, 01:43 PM

adding old water wont do anything to cycle your tank. very few bacteria live in the water column. they are mostly on the live rocks.

Reef Guy · 05-09-2005, 08:07 PM

it still helps with the cycle

samksy · 05-09-2005, 08:19 PM

I am doing a water change right now, if you can drop by tonight, come pick it up. However, alk is a little on the high side so don't know if you still interested. Sending you my number, call me to confirm.

05-08-2005, 02:53 AM	#2
cali_reef Fish and Coral Killer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: On the wet coast, again. Posts: 3,925 Reefer Ratings: (28) Friends: (3)	I just finished my water change -> 75 gallons got drained, could of filled your tank up. You will see a cycle even if you used someone's dirty water, stuff on your rocks will die and cause the ammonia to up. __________________ MRC skimmers are cheaply made, their customer service and local dealer sucks more air than their skimmers.

05-08-2005, 02:59 AM	#3
jhale paper bags are fun! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: G.V NYC Posts: 15,257 Reefer Ratings: (43) Friends: (32)	old water does not really do that much for you. better to start fresh [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ fish need new home

05-09-2005, 08:19 PM	#9
samksy Anything colorful!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Old Bridge, NJ & LES Posts: 1,754 Reefer Ratings: (60) Friends: (4)	I am doing a water change right now, if you can drop by tonight, come pick it up. However, alk is a little on the high side so don't know if you still interested. Sending you my number, call me to confirm. __________________ Sam

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05-08-2005, 02:47 AM	#1
Reef Guy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 635 Reefer Ratings: (2) Friends: (0)	MY 75 is UP! well almost... just gotta go all the way to islip to get a cover for my mag, anyways...I dont wanna have to cycle my tank it just takes to damn long. So is anyone in Queens or LI doing a water change soon...and by water change i mean atleast 10 gal. I have lots of 1 gal containers. lol.

05-08-2005, 03:12 AM	#4
Reef Guy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 635 Reefer Ratings: (2) Friends: (0)	Damn cali, your less than 5 miles away couldnt you wait another day? hmm Well stuff on my rock will die? its coming right outta my 30 gal tank. Only prob is I dont wanna use my old LS cuz i want WHITE WHITE sand. I was thinking I should get the fuge goin by just "transplanting" old fuge to new fuge.

05-08-2005, 12:53 PM	#6
Reef Guy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 635 Reefer Ratings: (2) Friends: (0)	Well i dont want to do an instant transfer, I dont know how my corals will react. So im going to wait untill my tank is "safe" before i transfer anything

05-08-2005, 01:43 PM	#7
Jonathan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Brunswick, NJ Posts: 137 Reefer Ratings: (0) Friends: (0)	adding old water wont do anything to cycle your tank. very few bacteria live in the water column. they are mostly on the live rocks.

05-09-2005, 08:07 PM	#8
Reef Guy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 635 Reefer Ratings: (2) Friends: (0)	it still helps with the cycle