Seeding a new tank...questions

[pjewett]

Hi All,

Bad News:

For various reasons related to work & home I no longer have the time to properly care for all 3 of my tanks. I'm breaking down my 55 gallon, planted freshwater today.

Good News:

I want to move the contents of my 11 month old 30 gal reef into it!

The Plan:

• Drain & completely clean the 55.

• Add live sand...Where to get this? Anyone know an LFS in Queens who might have it? I'll add on top of this the sand from my established 30 gallon reef.
• Add approximately 25 gallons of RO/DI & pre-mixed salt water. (When ready to transfer use the water in old tank?)

Can I immediately add some of my live rock to seed the tank and help it cycle? I have an established HOB refugium too..should I add that right away?

Any tips for seeding this new 55 with my old 30 would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks