i finally got it and now its cycling..i'm so stoked..once i put the pbass in i'll update this thread with pics..
heres my new 180 gallon for my pbass..
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nice. make sure you cycle it first all the way. Dump all your old media into the sump and run whatever filters you have on the old tank on the new one for a bit. Should be a really quick cycle
Looking good. Take all your filter media, and sponges from your other tank, don't clean them, and throw them in you sump. That way, you can dose with "Prime" and transfer your fish now, if your temp. and PH are the same in both tanks. Test for ammonia daily for a few weeks, if you show any ammonia or nitrite at all, do a water change, and re-dose with "Prime". You only want nitrates to show on your tests, not ammonia or nitrite. The Prime will help control ammonia toxicity, if you get any, and the bio media from your other tank will help "seed" the bio balls in your sump with good bacteria. Otherwise, it will take 3-4 weeks or longer to cycle it and be safe for fish.
thanks for all the replies and advice..i threw my spongefilters iinto the sump..checked all levels and everything is good to go so far..seriously my pbass were like little kids..they were watching my every move when i was setting up the big tank and when i put in a fake green plant they got pissed lol..i wouldent be suprised i wake up in the morning and they jumped thier way into the new tank lol..the guy i bought it from was awsome and very helpful..i learned alot about sumps..i never owned one beofre..but as far as the tank..its black back/black botton..no gravel..just going to be drift wood..
