!! Emergency holding tank advice!!

[Raptor72]

My RS 750 G1 has developed the notorious seam bubble at the bottom center of the front panel. I will be picking up a temporary 80 gal tank and stand to hold my livestock for a bit.

Any advice for transferring stuff over? The temp tank does not have a sump from what I’m told.

Hardly slept last night thinking that this thing might bust before I get this set up going.

 

[5.9reefer]

ive used a rubbermaid 100 gallon tote as a temp tank before. worked great. no sump. just put a couple powerheads in there to keep good flow.

 

[joseserrano]

Temperature is big, and don’t move any sand over.

 

[Raptor72]

Temperature is big, and don’t move any sand over.

Thanks Jose. That was one of the questions I had, whether the sand was also part of the transfer.

I’ll have to make sure I get all my inverts sifted out also.

I assume I’ll need a properly sized HOB filter for the amount of livestock I have. I keep a 20 gal QT on hand with filter but I don’t think that filter will be big enough for this.

 

[gveng]

Where are you located?

I am in Downey, CA.

I have a 70g tank and stand you can borrow until you are back up and running.

Lower the water level and try to brace the tank with clamps. Just move the rock and livestock. Set up your pumps and lights and everything will be fine. Do not move the sand.

 

[5.9reefer]

more then likely will go through a small ugly phase again.. keep as much of the media and transfer to temp tank. i used my sand but i did a 50 percent waterchange and it seemed to work well.(thats what worked for me though. moving the sand can also cause a spike)

 

[Raptor72]

Where are you located?

I am in Downey, CA.

I have a 70g tank and stand you can borrow until you are back up and running.

Lower the water level and try to brace the tank with clamps. Just move the rock and livestock. Set up your pumps and lights and everything will be fine. Do not move the sand.

Thanks. I’m picking up a 80 gal tank and stand from down the road in Temecula.

I want to empty this thing as quickly as possible so I don’t end up with a flooded living room. We all know water will find the path of least resistance and this compromised seal is just that. I’ve read all the horror stories and knew it was only a matter of time.

 

[drexel]

I would use some sand from the top layer and rinse it in old tank water. I would also make some extra water just in case you need more last minute. When I rebooted my tank, I kept a good amount of the sand, but I rinsed the crap out of it and had no mini-cycles. You shouldn't have a cycle unless you disturb the bottom layer of sand. You're just doing a large water change (you'll use as much old water as you can, but I still would use some new water, as if doing a 20% water change.

 

[joseserrano]

If you need sand, just buy a bag. 20 bucks, not worth risking anything for that

 

[Smite]

Great advice so far. I'll add pull as much water as possible before* you start doing any major work like moving rock or coral. Try to keep that water a clean and debris free as possible.

I've kept coral in a holding tank for some time. Your rocks are your filter. I don't see much point in a HOB unless its just to run GAC or floss. if you can make a stand for a skimmer then I'd do that to help with aeration otherwise just heavy surface agitation with power heads. Temperature as noted above and I would try to figure out some type of top off if it's going to be more than a few days.

 

[Raptor72]

Yes, thanks for all the great advice. I’ve been running around this morning piecing things together and I have an 80 for fish and a 20 for corals. Gonna grab a bite and then on to transferring stuff over.

Big shout out to my LF stores, Fish Frenzy and Riptide Creatures for letting me use their equipment.

 

[Jimbo327]

I've seen people add a ratchet strap around the tank in case the front pane decides to blow out. But looks like you already have the temp tank set up and ready to go. Good luck. Maybe add a bottle of Fritz turbo start in case.

 

[5.9reefer]

add some pics of your temp tanks when you move everything over. im in ontario if you need help

 

[Coloredrock]

Big shout out to my LF stores, Fish Frenzy and Riptide Creatures for letting me use their equipment.

Nice!

 

[Raptor72]

Here's the last pic of the RS 750 before shutting down.

The temporary tanks after setup. All I need are lights.

And the Shop Vac made easy work of removing all the sand and water in the old tank.

I'll probably sell this tank and stand locally if anyone is interested in resealing it or as a terrarium/vivarium.

Thanks again.

 

[dontavo27]

Here's the last pic of the RS 750 before shutting down.

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The temporary tanks after setup. All I need are lights.

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And the Shop Vac made easy work of removing all the sand and water in the old tank.

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I'll probably sell this tank and stand locally if anyone is interested in resealing it or as a terrarium/vivarium.

Thanks again.

Can’t you get a free Replacement from RS

 

[Raptor72]

Can’t you get a free Replacement from RS

The tank is past their 3 year warranty. Even still, they didn't even offer some sort of discount or anything for the trouble. The tank is 5 years old and their 1st version of the 750 which was known to be flawed due to the lack of center support. For the kind of money that they charge for their tanks, they should last more than 5 years. There are numerous threads on several forums discussing this shortcoming but that hasn't changed anything. I will not be spending anymore of my money on their aquariums.

I'm looking at an Aqua Japan Reef Pro 200 gal. with aluminum stand as my next one. It's half the price and will take up most of the space in the living room nook.

 

[Jimbo327]

I would check out Innovative Marine reef tanks. They make beautiful tanks and great dimensions for a very reasonable price. Plus they are in Cerritos. If I didn't get an used CDA tank, I would have gotten a IM tank.

 

[Ohiostreetz]

The tank is past their 3 year warranty. Even still, they didn't even offer some sort of discount or anything for the trouble. The tank is 5 years old and their 1st version of the 750 which was known to be flawed due to the lack of center support. For the kind of money that they charge for their tanks, they should last more than 5 years. There are numerous threads on several forums discussing this shortcoming but that hasn't changed anything. I will not be spending anymore of my money on their aquariums.

I'm looking at an Aqua Japan Reef Pro 200 gal. with aluminum stand as my next one. It's half the price and will take up most of the space in the living room nook.

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I swear by aqua Japan I’m currently running two of theirs systems and most people mistake them for waterbox when they come over. They are built really well as far as glass tank. The stands are just ok nothing to write home about but I have never seen the aluminum ones.

 

[Raptor72]

I swear by aqua Japan I’m currently running two of theirs systems and most people mistake them for waterbox when they come over. They are built really well as far as glass tank. The stands are just ok nothing to write home about but I have never seen the aluminum ones.

Shaun, I've been wanting to try a eurobraced tank for a while now. I like the extra splash protection they seem to provide. I had an aluminum frame on an earlier frag tank I had and I loved it.