I had been planning on moving but with economy and housing market I don't see that happening.
However, during this I have decided I'd like to rearrange my rock work, add more sand, and remove some of the fish.
This is where I am unsure of what to do (at least the order)
Tell me what you think:
1. take out some of the live rock and put it in a holding tank (which I will have to find something out there to borrow, hint hint)
2. next drain water (actually in conjunction with step 1) into holding tank
3. remove corals
4. remove unwanted fish (should I try to remove all?)
5. add sand (after it has been rinsed) I was going to this by sliding little amounts down pvc and letting it settle) should I do this slowly over a long time to be safer?
6. quick razor blade to tank for coraline removal
7. reintroduce rock for landscaping
8. place corals on better locations.
Heres some questions:
Will this work?
How much of the 220g should I drain before moving around the bottom rocks (I was planning on removing the bottom 50g of water and doing a water change)?
Can this be done over one day, without causing too much stress?
I am just concerned about a nitrate jump but think if I don't get crazy moving things around I 'should' be ok.
Don't hesitate to critique anything. I very much appreciate and need your help!!!!!