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Jshelton
04-01-2010, 04:46 PM
I am jumping into this hobby after a long hiatus. I had a 75g fish only tank about 15 years ago and did my best to kill most every fish I purchased. i have read a lot over the years and helped with friends tanks so i have learned a little since then but.......My parents are getting out of the hobby so I am inheriting a 180g reef and 40g Nano. Not sure of all the equipment but apparently it is up and running pretty flawlessly but.....man am i gonna need help. To start any suggestions with:
1 What is the best way to transport the tanks and their contents from Colorado without killing a crapload coral/fish?
2 The tank currently has its sump under the tank and I want to put mine in the basement and pump up to the first floor, 8' head, what size pump should I get? ps. closed loop.
3 Bought a 6 stage ro di. I believe everything else is coming with it but any thing else I should have to start besides a clue?
4 Anything else?
5 Mom says i will need to get rid of coral when I set it up cuz its packed with coral. If anyone is willing to trade for main pump or other stuff let me know.

I'll get some pictures up soon.

jeremyreef
04-01-2010, 05:10 PM
sounds good, we can help for sure! just ask away! :welcome:

jeremyreef
04-01-2010, 05:13 PM
how long is the drive? you might have to overnight them to be on the safe side.

marinelife
04-01-2010, 05:22 PM
I would bag the fish and coral and transport them in a cooler. I would put the rock in a cooler with a little water but not much is needed.

The RO/DI unit sounds good.
We are a few hours from you but still maybe able to help.

Jshelton
04-01-2010, 11:01 PM
24 hour drive + teardown and setup time. I'm figuring 36-40 hours total.

jeremyreef
04-01-2010, 11:02 PM
you will be fine with bags in newspaper in a cooler then.

TechGuy40
04-01-2010, 11:04 PM
Are you driving straight thru? Deep Cycle batterys and some circulation would be helpful. I have seen Corals and fish that sat in a bag for 36 hours, not very good looking. I would ship the more sensitive stuff.

Jshelton
04-01-2010, 11:27 PM
I have 3 deep cycles for heat and oxygen tanks for circulation. Unfortunately I will not have the option to ship as I won't have a set up tank to ship to. Thank you everyone for the input. Still need help with the main pump size? any recomendation on the needed gph for the sump?