Tank upgrade question

[DaReefer16]

I'm upgrading from a 60 gallon (36x20x20) to a 120 (48x30x20).
The 60 has been running for almost a year it's a mixed reef.
I'm going to have to add more dry rocks and sand.
Should I pre-cycle the dry rocks and sand?

I was thinking of putting the dry rocks and sand in a bin with 10 gallons of water from the 60 gallons, marine pure balls that is over a year old and some Dr. Tims one and only run for about 3 weeks

 

[orbela]

If its dry rock then you should be fine. But make sure it doesnt have any dry organic materials if unsure cure just the rock. The sand should be fine if you cycle it then move it all out then you will into issues with the sand.

 

[DaReefer16]

If its dry rock then you should be fine. But make sure it doesnt have any dry organic materials if unsure cure just the rock. The sand should be fine if you cycle it then move it all out then you will into issues with the sand.

You lost me about the sand part

 

[dontavo27]

I would pre-cycle the sand,
Add water from the 60, and maybe even a couple of small piece of live rock.

 

[Greaser9999]

Rule of thumb is always use new sand unless you want to go thru the trouble of rinsing and cleaning out current sand bed.

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[joseserrano]

Cycle the rock, but new sand. Its relatively cheap

 

[DaReefer16]

How long should rocks cycle b4 I add to new tank?

 

[orbela]

How long should rocks cycle b4 I add to new tank?

Usually test the parameters of the nitrogen cycle. For curing monitor Nitrates and phosphates. but usually take couple of months depending on the rock. There are good BRS video on them if it seems like a lot of information to observe.

 

[Yoteru]

Where do you guys buy dry sand from?

 

[orbela]

Where do you guys buy dry sand from?

Petco is pretty cheap or online

 

[Yoteru]

Petco is pretty cheap or online

Thanks!

 

[orbela]

Thanks!

Good thing about Petco they price match petco.com usually competitive with other online vendors or cheaper

 

[laverda]

I was thinking of putting the dry rocks and sand in a bin with 10 gallons of water from the 60 gallons, marine pure balls that is over a year old and some Dr. Tims one and only run for about 3 weeks

You have a good plan. I would cycle as long as possible if using dry rock. Many people have had issues when using dry rock.