Reef tank transfer

[@BlackGoldReefing]

Very nice tank swap. I am digging the Moorish Idol. Very rare to see one thriving in a tank.

[@viking_reefing]

Thanks bud! Yeah, hopefully my latest video might help a few :)

[@abrahamgarcia-consuegraabe1151]

Congratulations Michael for this amazing change tank🇸🇪🤝🇪🇸❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@viking_reefing]

Thank you :)

[@reeferjay23]

Awesome fish selection and the new tank transfer looks amazing.

[@viking_reefing]

Thank you! Still has a lot of work in front of me but I’m very happy it went of without any major disasters :)

[@mariaavalos1968]

I watched your video many times as I am doing the upgrade now. From 75 gallons to 240 gallons. I was able to cycled the new tank with cured rock. Is been running for 2 months now. I am so nervous I might loose my livestock I get attached. Thank you for your video. I will try to add more diversity like you did Your tank is awesome.

[@viking_reefing]

Should be fine! Glad you found some value in the video and thank you!

[@mariaavalos1968]

@@viking_reefing Hello, I finally transferred all my corals and fish 2 days ago corals and fish are doing good. Phosphates are at 0.34 ppm and nitrates are 10. I was wondering if doing a 15% water changed will be wise to do? No algae no diatoms. I again thank you I was brave watching your video.

[@viking_reefing]

@@mariaavalos1968 yeah, I would. Get that po4 down asap. Perhaps run some gfo as well

[@gsander4837]

Looking good! A successful move and a beautiful new tank. I will be following along on its progress. Have a safe and Happy New Year!

[@viking_reefing]

Appreciate it my man and the same to you!

[@Sansinspirer]

Super crazy good looking reef i love it love the fact that there is hopen space can’t wait to see that stingray swimming around

[@viking_reefing]

Thanks man! I’m a sucker for open spaces hehe. Super secret insight: I actually told my LFS to bring one in next time they order from Kenya ;)

[@Reefahholic]

Excellent video! The dreaded tank transfer. 🤦🏼‍♂️ Man I hate doing it, but love to watch it. 💯✅🎄🎁

[@viking_reefing]

Haha, I feel you buddy :)

[@NuclearSpinach]

Is that a true Moorish Idol at the beginning!? So many people only have the imitation

[@viking_reefing]

That’s right :)

[@petesreef1891]

Loving the vids , great tank look forward to new set up . Just subscribed 👍

[@richardportelli1983]

Wow that stock looks so much nicer in the bigger tank!

[@viking_reefing]

Couldn’t agree more. Very happy with it but far from done hehe

[@MikeLemming]

Looks good man! Looks like everything transferred well!

[@viking_reefing]

Yeah, luckily no real issues apart from some pale colors on the sps :)

[@ttspeedster8930]

Great looking tank😎💯👍🏾🔥

[@viking_reefing]

Thanks man! Appreciate it :)

[@MaddieGraffeo]

instantly subscribed after you dropped the "Time to enter this fucker"

[@viking_reefing]

Hahaha, thanks mate 😂

[@ArrickthaRed]

Looks beautiful. It was very interesting to see how quickly you added everything. I'm going to be going through a similar process a soon as my new tank is delivered. I'm super nervous.

[@viking_reefing]

Thanks you! I’ve always just done everything in one shot. You just have to monitor very closely the following week

[@daleobrien2]

Same tank upgrade from 120L to 255L in the same location verry nervous

[@kuma2574]

I'm watching in Korea. congraturation~ Thank you always for the good video.

[@viking_reefing]

Appreciate it mate! Thank you :)

[@MogsysAquarium]

Wow new subscriber here when I changed mine over from a 170 to a 350 that was intense, great job and the tank looks stunning, congratulations 👏👏

[@viking_reefing]

No matter the size it’s always a major ball ache! Glad to have you along :)

[@MogsysAquarium]

@@viking_reefing absolutely my friend 🤣

[@rolisreefranch]

Awesome build. Great format. Thanks for making watchable videos, unlike me!

[@viking_reefing]

Hahaha thanks dude!

[@luisfernandodarosariverolf7345]

Great video. Im going to make it soon and your expierence helps me a lot. Did you ad the sand after all? it wasn't clear to me.

[@viking_reefing]

Yeah, I did

[@lorenzospina3174]

Good job man , Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎄.

[@viking_reefing]

Thanks buddy and the same to you!

[@Taity1972]

Nice , like the rock form , plenty off area for growth and fish swimming

[@viking_reefing]

Yeah, that was the idea. However I actually rescaped the whole tank today to open it up even more hehe

[@mrsupersym]

I'm planning on upgrading also. My nano has been growing SPS well for the last 2 years from mostly an inch frag; and looking at the growing rate, maybe in the next 1-2 year colonies will be too tight. That's the window to prepare an upgrade. I was planning on cycling the new tank 3-6monts prior to do tank transfer, but then I saw your video. Keep informing us on the progression after tank transfer. BTW good job for a successful mission.

[@viking_reefing]

It would depend on how large of an upgrade you’re doing. If you increase the water volume by 5x or something I would probably cycle the tank first.

[@mrsupersym]

@@viking_reefing from 130L to close to 300L

[@viking_reefing]

@@mrsupersym that should be fine :)

[@yusef54321]

I used a bio brick rated for 1,000 gallon system and upgraded my tank from 50 gallons to 300 gallons no issues 😊

[@campbellwatson1700]

you have an excellent channel and the production is so well done. surprised you do not have more subs, excited to follow along! have you considered fragging back some of your larger colonies and introducing more colors/species of acros to the rock on the left?

[@viking_reefing]

Thank you! I’m just 4 videos in hehe :) I’ve actually been considering that. I like big colonies over frags but some more variety would indeed be nice!

[@MrMastavida]

Awesome to see it succeed!

[@viking_reefing]

Thank you! Was some hard work hehe

[@junior-1724]

Looks awesome! More space more livestock! Good luck!

[@viking_reefing]

I couldn’t have said it better myself hehe

[@paskik89]

You should for sure stop fertilizing your lawn. Also stay away from the regular calcium. Hope this help getting rid of encrusting lawn monti. Good luck!

[@viking_reefing]

Hahaha! I use the scarifier 😂

[@tashalaplante475]

Great job buddy! I always like to have an update on your tank! What are the dimensions of your tank?

[@viking_reefing]

Thank you! It’s 200x80x65cm :)

[@Robert-rk8xu]

I am preparing to switch from a 75 to a 125, what are some downsides to doing it as you did? I would love to just switch everything over in one go and top it off with fresh saltwater.

[@viking_reefing]

No downsides as I see it :)

[@hampushallbom7854]

Nice to see that it´s moving forward. Will be spectacular! The frags I got from you are starting to look fantastic :)

[@viking_reefing]

Hopefully:) Glad to hear it!

[@fofo872]

Your tank is amazing did you use new aragonite?

[@viking_reefing]

Appreciate it! Yes I did. I saved some but most is new.

[@CalcioFan4Ever]

I like that stand design. Wish you had video taped it being built

[@viking_reefing]

Thank you! Unfortunately I didn’t have a thought of this KZbin stuff when I made it.

[@Spacexrover]

I am doing a swap from a 32 gallon to a 65 gallon. I have fish / coral too. Don’t you have to cycle the new tank?

[@viking_reefing]

Provided that you bring everything over you shouldn’t have to

[@Ace718215]

everything looks great man. hopefully next year I can go from nano to big boy

[@viking_reefing]

Heck yeah, do it mate!

[@JoelGomez-s2p]

Hey viking I just saw your video reef tank transfer..any tips..I doing 90 gallon to a 250 gallon transfer..thanks

[@viking_reefing]

Make much more water than you ever imagined you would need. Get a big container to house everything during the move and start early and plan for it to take 12+ hours

[@Nicholas_Young]

This is one of those things that you look forward too because it’s a bigger new tank but you also dread 😂

[@viking_reefing]

Oh hell yeah. Massive amounts of both work and risk haha

[@petesreef1891]

Looks great lots of open space, I used too much rock in mine too start, looks ok but I could have done it better. Lovely acropora colonies, I have mixture of frags and colonies in mine. 👍👍

[@viking_reefing]

Thanks man! I try to resist the urge to put in to much rock and rather let the corals fill in the space over time…but it’s tempting to get that full look instantly 😄

[@tidalgamingaquatics2348]

What's up Man fellow reefer here

[@lkapitan8232]

Just found you and subscribed, good stuff. Important question, do you have one of those cool Viking hats with horns on it? Merry Christmas to you and your lovely family. Cheers.

[@viking_reefing]

Thank you bud, the same to you! Of course I do, it’s standard issue here in Sweden ;)

[@jesusbarajas9444]

Coral in Sweden. Whar a surprise... greetings from California

[@viking_reefing]

@@jesusbarajas9444 haha yeah, -20c isn’t exactly their natural habitat ;)

[@Daytrippernight001]

The tank is amazing👍am not sure if i would add Stingray in such “small” tank. But otherwise amazing.And yes,few anthias will add colors👍

[@viking_reefing]

Luckily I have a buddy with a tank 3x the size of this one if the ray would get cramped in the future :) I’ve kept FW stingrays in the past and in my experience the tank should be adequate but it’s always good to have a plan B hehe. The males get a lot smaller than the females so that’s what I’ll be getting :)

[@johnatella8498]

Did you use new sand or your old stuff? Also, it doesn't look like your substrate is very deep.

[@viking_reefing]

Threw out the old nasty stuff. No, no point in having a thick sand bed. It just traps more detritus and is harder to clean.

[@andreasemilsson6793]

Looking good! 🤟

[@viking_reefing]

Thanks bro!

[@CarlosAlvarez-fv3di]

Wow that’s a beauty

[@viking_reefing]

Thanks bud!

[@universaldesignbyanna1422]

I know it's been 2 years but did you moved the old tank sand as well or using new one? Idk if you're gonna reply on the old video😅 but I'm researching on how to transfer my reef tank

[@viking_reefing]

No I didn’t. The sand around the rocks was packed with crud so I decided to throw it out.

[@universaldesignbyanna1422]

@@viking_reefing how about the existing beneficial bacteria? How did you manage for the new tank?

[@viking_reefing]

@@universaldesignbyanna1422 there’s plenty of it on the rocks. I also added Aquaforest life source

[@universaldesignbyanna1422]

@@viking_reefing I see. Recently I moved my tank with the sand and managed to get rid of some waste. I didn't know that bacteria in rocks only is enough. Thanks

[@mrkjeezy619]

Do you by chance know the brand and make of that stock tank that you used? I like to locate and buy one.

[@viking_reefing]

Unfortunately not mate. I can have a look for any manufacturer markings on it next time I visit the lfs.

[@jordantee2383]

What are the dimensions? love the setup by the way!

[@viking_reefing]

Thanks bro. It’s 200x80x65cm

[@ProducerReef]

Glad i found your channel....

[@viking_reefing]

Glad to have you along :)

[@Scott-cy6zv]

Amazing video!! Just subbed :). I am moving into a 75 gallon this week from a 36 bowed tank. My tank has been set up for 3 months and like you I am gonna use the water from my current tank for new one. I need to mix up 40 gallons of new water to add to the 75 gallon. Can I add my 2 clowns, baby royal gramma and yellow watchman goby and some CUC? And can I use the Caribsea ocean direct sand in my tank to mix in with my 40lbs of new Caribsea Special grade sand? I just worry about the fish between the new water, and new sand that my fish could die. :(. Like you I’m hoping to do this transfer in a day. I REALLY appreciate your help as I’m new to this hobby and it’s my first tanks.

[@viking_reefing]

Sorry, completely missed you reply man. You should be fine. I would first add the old water then slowly over a couple of hours add the newly made salt water. Make sure it’s the correct temperature and you shouldn’t have a problem. Personally I would wait a couple of days before adding the sand. Just one less variable to deal with.

[@Scott-cy6zv]

@@viking_reefing so rocks go down on aquarium glass, and sand dispersed all around rocks? I always put sand down and then rocks. Thank you for helping me here. I just learned something else

[@viking_reefing]

@@Scott-cy6zv exactly. Rocks first then sand. You don’t want the rocks resting on the sand as it can shift and cause the rocks to topple over :)

[@Scott-cy6zv]

@@viking_reefing Sorry to be a pain. I forgot to ask about if I have some cyon algae on my current rocks should I scrub them all clean before adding them to the new tank here shortly? I’m asking as you seem extremely knowledged and I appreciate it.

[@viking_reefing]

@@Scott-cy6zv I don’t see a need for scrubbing them but put them in some water and blow of the cyano. You can’t eliminate cyano anyways, it’s always present in our tanks.

[@joeb1906]

Did you have any issues with SPS since the new tank had no bacteria established yet

[@viking_reefing]

Nahh, I transferred all my live rock and added a ton of stuff to boost biodiversity

[@joeb1906]

@@viking_reefing what did you add do you mind sharing

[@viking_reefing]

@@joeb1906 aquaforest life bio fil, Aquaforest life source, aquaforest bio sand, special blend and nite out from arka, zeo-bac from zeovit

[@joeb1906]

@@viking_reefing I just looked these products up did you dose all three at once

[@viking_reefing]

@@joeb1906 can’t really remember but definitely over the course of a week

[@jackpt1981]

Awesome tank and animals! Congrats! :) Aren't you afraid of putting it on a wooden stand?

[@viking_reefing]

Thank you! Not at all, houses are made with wooden frames ;) The stand should hold about 6000kg in static weight so I don’t foresee any issues. It’s a lot worse with those MDF/chipboard Red Sea tanks for example 😂

[@templehugo1359]

What a big piece of an aquarium! Nice job! By the way, if the moon light touch your corals, you could get sexual reproduction of them^^ I don't know if it's good or not but well haha

[@viking_reefing]

Thank you! I’m at least hoping to get some natural sunlight in the tank :)

[@aqhan]

Detta är ett episkt akvarium!

[@viking_reefing]

Man tackar!

[@ogbear3367]

is it ok to do this but the new tank might come a day later or maybe 2days? I have a 43 gallon AIO(30gallon display) I plan on converting into a full display with sump but i have to send the tank out to the shop.

[@viking_reefing]

It might work. It also depends on what livestock you have. Since I have tons of sensitive stuff I wouldn’t if I could help it but it can definitely be done.

[@johansson2402]

Grymt kar, och härligt med en svensk saltkanal 😀

[@viking_reefing]

Nån måste ju göra det haha

[@bartoszkaralus3219]

Nice !

[@thi-jerome2144]

Magnifique le bac

[@viking_reefing]

Thank you!

[@employa1]

good job

[@viking_reefing]

Thanks man 👍🏻

[@timmywood9677]

No sand in the new tank?

[@viking_reefing]

Watch the ending of the video ;)

[@jaguaresed]

So no cycling the tank?

[@viking_reefing]

No, not needed since I used everything from my old established tank.

[@jaguaresed]

@@viking_reefing ok awesome because I want to change my tank to a bigger one also

[@viking_reefing]

@UCuTCerNs0AFuBGDQmKaMi9g thank you. It generally goes away on its own in a week or two I’m my experience. I always see it when I add fresh sand since there are no bacteria established in the sand yet. If you’re having long term problems I would measure silicates. That’s something that fuels it like crazy.

[@darrenshore5853]

What light is that?

[@viking_reefing]

Sorry for the late reply! It’s an giesemann aurora V8

[@darrenshore5853]

@@viking_reefing thank you looks brilliant

[@nisemu]

where is the bin from???

[@nisemu]

also what equipment did you have in the bin when you had the fish in there

[@viking_reefing]

No idea. I borrowed it from my lfs. Just a heater and pumps.

[@someone6reefs]

New sub 👍

[@viking_reefing]

Appreciate it bud!

[@aquarismoaltamirapa9545]

what size aquarium of 512 liters in centimeters? Great job, follow you on instagram too!

[@viking_reefing]

Thank you, glad to have you along :) it was 150x70x50

[@insanity4224]

Tell Lagatha you absolutely need two tanks

[@viking_reefing]

Hahaha! I’ve actually had multiple reef tanks before and to be honest it wasn’t a fun experience. Although I might set up a display refugium in the future with some mangroves and stuff and plumb it to the existing sump.

[@insanity4224]

@@viking_reefing lol fair enough man more tanks = more work. I have thought about a small tank for mangroves, zoas and mushrooms. Like you I have multiple angels so I’m sticking to leathers and gonies. Your reef looks great!

[@viking_reefing]

@@insanity4224 thanks man 👍🏻 I think it could be a cool addition with some oddballs like garden eels and pipefish.

[@richwright2280]

Empty this faaker 🤣

[@viking_reefing]

Haha