What would be the best Temp Tank setup for Pods and Plants

bluespotjawfish · 01-26-2007, 10:50 AM

I have pods and plants arriving today. Due to poor planning on my part, I don't get the tank for about 4 weeks, or the live rock and sand for another week or so, so just wondering how the best way to set this up on a temporary basis would be. I have a spare tub I can use, but it would not be connected to a sump or primary tank.

Should I use cycled water, a bit of sand and live rock from my tank, or start with freshly mixed water?

I have an air pump or small powerhead, which would be best for circulation?

Is this going to be successful this way or should I figure out a way to connect this temp tub to my tank?

lcstorc · 01-26-2007, 11:30 AM

I wish I had answers for you.
I would think tank water would be better. Using that with the addition of LS and LR from your system should help a lot. If you got plants, you will definitely want some lighting though you may be able to get away with natural light at least for a time. Just make sure it has light of some type. I would probably use the powerhead because plants take up co2 and release oxygen so I wouldn't think you will have a problem there.
Just a couple of guesses. Remember I have only had a tank a bit over a year now. LOL
Hopefully this will bump it to the top so someone who knows can give a real answer.

bluespotjawfish · 01-26-2007, 02:05 PM

You always try and take such good care of me, I appreciate that. I'm going to use the tank water, and a bit of live rock and sand from the tank and an adjustable power head. I have the light, so that isn't a problem.

Burr they are cold, hope they make it.

Another question, and please don't call me stupid, I should know the answer to this question. I also got some live playnkton, should I put that in there too or will it just die?

lcstorc · 01-26-2007, 02:20 PM

I don't think I would but that is a complete gut reaction not based on anything real.
Hopefully you have a spare heater as well if you are from the land of the cold.

bluespotjawfish · 01-26-2007, 02:53 PM

Anyone else willing to weigh in on whether the plankton should go in the temporary pod set up? If not fish and corals will have some lunch. I have about 10 minutes before I decision needs to be made....

lcstorc · 01-26-2007, 03:01 PM

When in doubt split it.
Worth a shot anyway. At least you get some in each place.

bluespotjawfish · 01-26-2007, 03:18 PM

Just did exactly that. Tank is happy about that decision. Will leave the pumps off the tank for a bit too so it can settle in. Thanks again!

bluespotjawfish · 01-26-2007, 03:40 PM

Ok here is the pic of the temporary setup.

For future reference -- IndoPacific responded to my e-mailed question with the following:

It does not have to be hooked up to the main tank; as long as it is aerated the Plankton will survive.

PS - You can see those cute little clams and pods in the picture can't you?

lcstorc · 01-26-2007, 04:07 PM

I can't see them but am glad you gpt a speedy response. Not sure if I need to buy anything else for my fuge but you never know.

sasquatch · 01-26-2007, 04:28 PM

Lorraine!! that looks like the lunch I just had!!lol is your plankton the DT's or a real life ocean caught thingy?Steve

bluespotjawfish · 01-26-2007, 04:28 PM

Real life ocean type.

01-26-2007, 10:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,479 View Gallery Karma Komment	What would be the best Temp Tank setup for Pods and Plants I have pods and plants arriving today. Due to poor planning on my part, I don't get the tank for about 4 weeks, or the live rock and sand for another week or so, so just wondering how the best way to set this up on a temporary basis would be. I have a spare tub I can use, but it would not be connected to a sump or primary tank. Should I use cycled water, a bit of sand and live rock from my tank, or start with freshly mixed water? I have an air pump or small powerhead, which would be best for circulation? Is this going to be successful this way or should I figure out a way to connect this temp tub to my tank? __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

01-26-2007, 11:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,928 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: What would be the best Temp Tank setup for Pods and Plants I wish I had answers for you. I would think tank water would be better. Using that with the addition of LS and LR from your system should help a lot. If you got plants, you will definitely want some lighting though you may be able to get away with natural light at least for a time. Just make sure it has light of some type. I would probably use the powerhead because plants take up co2 and release oxygen so I wouldn't think you will have a problem there. Just a couple of guesses. Remember I have only had a tank a bit over a year now. LOL Hopefully this will bump it to the top so someone who knows can give a real answer. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

01-26-2007, 02:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,479 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What would be the best Temp Tank setup for Pods and Plants You always try and take such good care of me, I appreciate that. I'm going to use the tank water, and a bit of live rock and sand from the tank and an adjustable power head. I have the light, so that isn't a problem. Burr they are cold, hope they make it. Another question, and please don't call me stupid, I should know the answer to this question. I also got some live playnkton, should I put that in there too or will it just die? __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

01-26-2007, 02:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,928 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: What would be the best Temp Tank setup for Pods and Plants I don't think I would but that is a complete gut reaction not based on anything real. Hopefully you have a spare heater as well if you are from the land of the cold. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

01-26-2007, 02:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,479 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What would be the best Temp Tank setup for Pods and Plants Anyone else willing to weigh in on whether the plankton should go in the temporary pod set up? If not fish and corals will have some lunch. I have about 10 minutes before I decision needs to be made.... __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

01-26-2007, 03:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,928 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: What would be the best Temp Tank setup for Pods and Plants When in doubt split it. Worth a shot anyway. At least you get some in each place. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

01-26-2007, 03:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,479 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What would be the best Temp Tank setup for Pods and Plants Just did exactly that. Tank is happy about that decision. Will leave the pumps off the tank for a bit too so it can settle in. Thanks again! __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

01-26-2007, 04:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,928 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: What would be the best Temp Tank setup for Pods and Plants I can't see them but am glad you gpt a speedy response. Not sure if I need to buy anything else for my fuge but you never know. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

01-26-2007, 04:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: What would be the best Temp Tank setup for Pods and Plants Lorraine!! that looks like the lunch I just had!!lol is your plankton the DT's or a real life ocean caught thingy?Steve

01-26-2007, 04:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,479 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What would be the best Temp Tank setup for Pods and Plants Real life ocean type. __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

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