Moving my tank

piddles102 · 09-14-2005, 08:13 PM

I'm going to be moving and will need to move the tank. Currently I have a 30 gal. but will be upgrading to a 150 gal. When I move the fish and coral is there any precautions I need to take? When breaking in the new tank can I seed the tank with my current substrait? Is there anything I need to know so as not to kill off what I have at this time?

Witfull · 09-14-2005, 08:35 PM

many good articles here on moving a tank~

http://www.reefsanctuary.com/knowled...links.php?c=23

Woodstock · 09-14-2005, 08:41 PM

A 30 gal to a 150 gal.... nice upgrade!! Pics when you get it moved plz

Gina · 09-15-2005, 06:14 AM

Welcome!

How long has your substrate been in your current system?
If it's been there for any length of time, I would personally start over with new.

Witfull · 09-15-2005, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gina

If it's been there for any length of time, I would personally start over with new.

or none at all~~~

piddles102 · 09-15-2005, 05:14 PM

my current tank has been up and safely running for 3 years now.

Gina · 09-15-2005, 05:48 PM

I wouldn't keep the sand then. We just changed over our tanks from a 46g to a 75g and the sand was nasty!

piddles102 · 10-05-2005, 05:22 PM

I have entertained the idea of building the tank but am unsure of where I could get any type of plans. I did find a 300 gal in my area for $1500 at a local shop, plus the cost of the stand. For a larger tank what do I need for proper flow? Do you know of any online dealers I could speak with about building one? My ultimate goal for my tank has always been to have a mated pair of sea horses. Any help would be appreciated

Tom Vick · 10-08-2005, 04:59 PM

As I'm sure you know, the bigger the tank the bigger EVERYTHING has to be...make sure you make a buget so you can control cost. A smaller tank that is finished is better than a big one underfiltrated, underlit, etc...

Kensn · 10-08-2005, 05:02 PM

I don't know anything about Sea Horses, but if I remeber right, they do best in a species tank, and that would really limit anything else in the tank.

09-14-2005, 08:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
piddles102 Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Canton, MO Posts: 3 View Gallery Karma Komment	Moving my tank I'm going to be moving and will need to move the tank. Currently I have a 30 gal. but will be upgrading to a 150 gal. When I move the fish and coral is there any precautions I need to take? When breaking in the new tank can I seed the tank with my current substrait? Is there anything I need to know so as not to kill off what I have at this time?

09-14-2005, 08:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,199 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Moving my tank A 30 gal to a 150 gal.... nice upgrade!! Pics when you get it moved plz __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My QT/Hospital Tank* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

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Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,826 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Moving my tank Welcome! How long has your substrate been in your current system? If it's been there for any length of time, I would personally start over with new. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

09-15-2005, 05:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
piddles102 Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Canton, MO Posts: 3 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Moving my tank my current tank has been up and safely running for 3 years now.

09-15-2005, 05:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,826 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Moving my tank I wouldn't keep the sand then. We just changed over our tanks from a 46g to a 75g and the sand was nasty! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

10-05-2005, 05:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
piddles102 Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Canton, MO Posts: 3 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Moving my tank I have entertained the idea of building the tank but am unsure of where I could get any type of plans. I did find a 300 gal in my area for $1500 at a local shop, plus the cost of the stand. For a larger tank what do I need for proper flow? Do you know of any online dealers I could speak with about building one? My ultimate goal for my tank has always been to have a mated pair of sea horses. Any help would be appreciated Last edited by piddles102 : 10-05-2005 at 05:23 PM. Reason: adding more to message

10-08-2005, 04:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tom Vick Bryozoan Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kitty Hawk NC Posts: 44 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Moving my tank As I'm sure you know, the bigger the tank the bigger EVERYTHING has to be...make sure you make a buget so you can control cost. A smaller tank that is finished is better than a big one underfiltrated, underlit, etc...

10-08-2005, 05:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Kensn Elegance coral Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Auburn Wa. Posts: 1,249 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Moving my tank I don't know anything about Sea Horses, but if I remeber right, they do best in a species tank, and that would really limit anything else in the tank. __________________ Ken When the ebbing tide retreats Along the rocky shoreline It leaves a trail of tidal pools In a short-lived galaxy Rush

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