Is this the way to go?

loglew

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May 6, 2009
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Hello everyone, I'm working on taking the plung into saltwater. I'v been a freshwater tank keeper for many years. My questions is this; after alot of research and looking I've found a 150 gallon tank with stand, 2x150 watts metal halide, pump, skimmer, refug and extra wet dry sump, and some live rock and sand, all for about 400.00. Is this a good deal? Thanks for any help and advice.
 

strout

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Dec 21, 2008
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JMO here, and if its not good advice, someone here will set me straight. I would think about filling it up with water just to see that there were no leaks. And ifs theres not, Call me and I will come pick it up. Just kidding about the last part, I think.
 

Lotus

Ultimate Fish
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Several friends and a truck is probably the best way. Make sure you know the length of the tank so you can get a suitable truck. The tank should be able to sit flat on the floor of the truck.

If it's a glass tank, you'll need at least two or three strong friends. If it's acrylic, two of you can probably lift it on your own.

As others said, keep the rock damp. You'll only need to keep a handfull of sand, you should throw the rest out. A bunch of buckets and rubbermaids that haven't had soap used on them will work well. You can put the rock in cardboard boxes, but they may well melt. Trash bags would work, too, for the rock.
 

loglew

New Fish
May 6, 2009
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Thanks, for all the help. I picked up the tank last night and made the move with success. The former owner is going to keep the live rock in his new tank untill this one is set up and cycled. My question now is how long can the live sand stay in the bucket with tank water. And how warm should it be keeped? It might be two to three weeks before i get this gaint in place and ready for water. Thanks agian