The Next Big Step

And so we begin...

I spent the morning clearing a space for my new tank. Best spot for that size is in the location of my 10 gallon tank. So my focus is the 10 gal for now.  I disconnected all electrical equipment and drained half the water. I then carefully moved the tank to another suitable location. Added the gear back in place, added some fresh water and powered up. I did leave the lights off for about an hour to calm the fish down after the move.

Then it was time to get the giant tank out of the box. I cut open one side of the box and dragged it out on it's styrofoam buffers because it is heavy. I inspected it for any cracks or any visible flaws. The sealant is put on heavily on the glass but not messy. On the outside corners too.

Then I took a bit of water and a lint free cloth and wiped down the entire tank.

no fluff off this rag 

After I finished wiping the front and back, sides, inside and out, I began to fill the tank to test the seals. I will leave this for about a 12-24 hours.

filling tank to test seals for any leaks

using a 3gal bucket this much took about 5 trips