Update
I have done a lot of research to see what other people with similar setups have had problems with and the modifications they have done. There are a number of mods that i plan to do. I am going to replace the stock pump because people have said that the stock pump seems to break down over time. I took the sponge filters out of the back and am planning on making an eggcrate shelf and using polyester pillow stuffing as a filter and also as a possible place to run carbon or purigen if needed. i may or may not put some
LR rubble underneath this section. I am going to add a Koriala for a little more flow in the display. With my last setup i never tested my water, which was not a good idea as everything can go downhill quickly if you don't catch problems early. So this time i ordered a test kit and plan on doing the whole testing thing this time around. I think i kind of half-a$$ed it last time around and skimped where i shouldn't have so i want to do things right this time around.
I ordered almost everything that i think i am going to need. Most of it is here but just waiting on a few things.
-Current USA Aquapod 24 w/ 2x32 CP lighting
-20 lbs CaribSea live sand
-bag of polyester pillow stuffing
-Powerstrip w/ digital timers for lights
-API Saltwater Master Test Kit
-MJ1200
-Koralia Nano Powerhead
I talked the owner of my
LFS since i have never switched over a tank and im pretty sure i know how i'm gonna do it. This is my step by step plan of how i am going to do it... if you have any suggestions please feel free
1. put live sand into bottom of tank. (pour water onto bag on top of sand to keep from sand storm)
2. siphon off about 10-15 gallons from display and put into aquapod.
3. switch over rocks and fish.
4. fill rest of tank w/ premixed saltwater
5. turn it all on!
Sound good?
