Tank HELP !! suggestions/opinions

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  1. NaCl H2O StL

    NaCl H2O StL Plankton

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    I recently found a crack in the bridge of my 46g bowfront. It has been running for about 18 mos. I have decide to upscale a bit and go to a 55g. I have gotten mixed opinions on whether or not I can just transfer everything over to the new tank without a spike in ammonia. Is it safe or not?

    I have 2 starfish, 2 clowns, hippo tang as the fishes and mostly mushroom corals along with about 50-65lbs of live rock.

    Another opinion was that i could put rock, fish and corals in a sand-less temporary 30g aquarium and wait for the new tank to cycle. could i just circulate this tank with a couple of circulating pumps?

    PLEASE HELP.

    Thanks,
    Jim
     
    NaCl H2O StL, Nov 16, 2011
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  2. billielewis3

    billielewis3 Gigas Clam

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    i got an established system from a guy about 6 weeks ago, broke everything down at his place, and moved it all over here and set it back up, and i didnt have a spike and/or mini cycle. just keep everything wet.
     
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  3. BioFreak

    BioFreak Feather Duster

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    If done correctly you should be fine. If you are worried though of the possible spikes than going with the 30g is a good idea too
     
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