Debating on moving it or taking a break

[Tecdiverfl]

In a few weeks we are moving about 10 miles away and I am really on the fence about my 180. After going through spinal surgery last year I have really let it run down and lost motivation. I keep going back and forth about taking it down and maybe at some point starting fresh. They again most of fish I have had for 6 or 7 years and would really miss them. Then again the though of moving this tank is giving my nightmares...

 

[dadummy]

Marty, take it down, sell all coral, fish and equipment you don't need. If there are fish, corals you are really attached to that you won't be able to replace, I am sure it won't be hard to find someone to hold them. It would be a headache trying to transfer the tank along with moving the family, and in the end you have the same old tank.
Put the money from the stuff you sell towards a new 220g, or whatever would look nice in your new house that's within the budget.
congrats on the new house

 

[Tecdiverfl]

Thats kinda the way I am thinking. May just move my 65 and my Daughters Cube..

 

[ninjamini]

There are plenty of professionals who will come, break down your tank, move it and then set it back up for you.

I am selling off my tank of 9 plus years, I have had tanks for 11 years. I can tell you it is hard to sell off the fish and corals I have taken care of for so long. But my move is a lot farther.

You wont sell if for what it will cost you to replace it and you will loose money to get a new one. Spend the money and have someone move it.

 

[knukles55]

If your thinking of getting out temporarily just keep the equipment so you won't be taking such a huge punch getting back into the hobby later on

 

[Dashylock]

I'll help you move it if you decide to keep it

 

[Tecdiverfl]

I can't decide what to do with it. I have a few week to figure it out. The whole situation sucks as I truly enjoy it put let it run down the last year.

 

[roninmagik1]

maybe go small? less maintenance, but you still get to scratch the saltwater itch?

 

[roblack]

I downsized and have considerably less stress. Don't miss the work and worry. Also, moving a large tank is a pain, not good for the back. I can move my nano by myself :bum: