Fast5oranger Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I think that I just might have the best wife in the world!! She let me purchase a new tank(nutty).. I have upgraded from my 55 gallon Truvu to a 110 gallon glass tank. There are a few thing that I will need before it gets to come out of the garage and into the living room (pump, skimmer, and possibly new sump) I freakin cant wait till this weekend, tomorrow and friday are going to go by sooooo slow, I just know it.(sad) If anyone out there has any good skimmers or pumps that aren't all used up let me know. As for the sump, it cant be any wider than 16 1/4". I am super pumped. Thanks again Cosmo from OIAB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 There was a skimmer that was on here in the past few weeks for $100. One of Rubens Bubblemax ones. Same skimmer I run. Awesome skimmers and that was a great price. Not sure if it's still avaliable or not but check the classifieds. Sweet looking tank BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast5oranger Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Oh yeah, My old tank will be for sale soon, if anyone is interested.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenReefin Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Turn your old tank into a sump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast5oranger Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 I've thought about it, but I like to have some extra space underneath the tank. both tanks are 48" long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytshall Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Cos builds a very nice stand and that tank was sweet. Check out my build thread if you want to see the stand I got from Cos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast5oranger Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 My tank came with one that he built, and yes they are pretty nice. You should see what my 55's stand and mismatched hood look like. You could take a dump on my living room floor and most people would prefer to look it instead! Oh yeah, I have a stand and hood for sale too...ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I run a 55g TruVu as a sump and absolutely love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunMonahan Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 ...I have a stand and hood for sale too...ha What does the stand look like, and quanto questa por favor? For a 55 right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trautman Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 talk to joel, aka WAVES he has great deals on skimmers, new and used he is the FIRST person to talk to, and i mean it shoot him a PM, you will not regret it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast5oranger Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 The stand looks so so.. It started life as a nice oak stand but has lived an eight year life underneath a saltwater tank. If you gave a lite sanding and some fresh stain it would look pretty good, the hood on the other hand is straight plywood... Not that appealing, but it functions nicely and is sturdy. I'd sell both for $50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast5oranger Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 Just picked up a skimmer and a sump from the vice pres. I'm happy that it is finally the weekend... Gonna be able to set up the new tank this weekend!!!! Whats the best way to remove coraline algae? (from an empty tank) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cschwarz Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 vinegar! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 vinegar! lol +1 on that. just throw it in a spray bottle and spray away. Then rinse like crazy, but it works great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast5oranger Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 So the weekend is finally here! Time to start working on my new tank. Any suggestions on how to switch all of my stuff over from 55 to my 110? I'm thinking I will put all of my rock/coral/fish into a couple large rubermaids with half of my water, then move the tank away from the wall. Move the new tank in the old's place, then pump the other half of my water into the new tank and transfer the sand, letting the sand settle for a while. Put like 30 gallons of new water in the new tank and start moving coral/rock in. Anyone see a problem with my plan of attack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohaynow Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 thats what i did when i switched from my 55 to my 90. Worked out pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjohnwoody Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Just speaking from things I have read in the past but be careful with your sand. Stirring up all your sand from your old tank and putting it in the new could cause you some problems adding your corals and fish too soon. Just something for you to think about. Hopefully someone with more experience will chime in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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