considering a new tank! ideas?

[motojoe1988]

So my current set up is a 60 gallon tank. 48Lx15DX17H. my main dislike about this current tank is depth on top of that my Center overflow takes up way too much real estate.
What I'm considering is a upgrade/downgrade. Something like a cube. Heres the specs of what im considering 36Lx28DX24H. I already got a quote so the price of a new tank wont be too hefty almost 400 euro braced. No startphire dont see the big hype.
What's stopping me is!
1. Breaking down current tank that is 8 months old.
2. I basically have all anemones so transferring those into a newly cycled tank. Will let tank cycle and maybe extra month before transferring livestock.
3. Cost out of pocket.selling tank.selling light and sump.but the risk is nerve recking
4. Basicly downgrading.
5.buying new lights.sump etc w.e else ill need.most stuff will be transfered or reused.


Im considering this tank because I mainly going for an all bta tank so smaller size would look more"stocked". Also I think it would look better in my small back house living room. Ill post pics of current tank and hope to get some positive help or suggestions. Thanks

 

[d2mini]

If you can, I would highly recommend setting up the new tank and cycling it BEFORE transferring all your stock. I would also start fresh with a new sand bed.
I even know a guy who's putting a new tank where his current one is, so he had a local aquarium service come over, drain most of the water temporarily, push the old tank far enough over, and then refill, allowing the new tank to be set up in the old spot.

 

[motojoe1988]

Thats exactly what I was considering doing. Wait until it cycled. Also drain and move the tank at the same time. Also I would use same sand only kuz its barley 8 months old and I have 100lbs so not all will be used.but most will be..
Was considering putting live stock in sump for a week or 2 depends on if I have a mini cycle from tank. I would just use the sump as a holding tank while new tank will be set up and moving current tank. Just not sure if I want to downgrade/upgrade

 

[motojoe1988]

Thats exactly what I was considering doing. Wait until it cycled. Also drain and move the tank at the same time. Also I would use same sand only kuz its barley 8 months old and I have 100lbs so not all will be used.but most will be..
Was considering putting live stock in sump for a week or 2 depends on if I have a mini cycle from tank. I would just use the sump as a holding tank while new tank will be set up and moving current tank. Just not sure if I want to downgrade/upgrade

 

[motojoe1988]

Anyone go from a 48" tank long. Down to a 36? Any regrets? Things You would of done difrently?