what is the proper way to move

[gunnwong]

I have to move the apartment and now I have 2 tank that connect togetter but in the new apartment, I just bought a new tank. I want to put every thing in one tank.
So what the proper way to move the tank to the new apartment? I will be moving tomorrow. If any one want to come and help would be welcome and I will take them to good japanese restaurant around here for the reward.
thank you

 

[energy_crisis]

Bucktes or trash bins to transfer everyting submerged. It would be nice to have fish and corals in bags.

It's almost impossible to move any tank that's even partially filled.

Our fish and corals are usually transported to our retailers in much worse conditions.

 

[laverda]

I have 3 extra buckets and a 55 gallon drum as well as extra power heads if you need them. All in Irvine. My wife has a busy day planed for me or I would help.

 

[gunnwong]

hey laverda thank you
can you pm me for your phone number, I will need some advice on moving coz this is my first time move.
thank you again

 

[jjirsa78]

Siphon tank water into 5gallon buckets and rubbermaid-type tubs. Once you've got about half the tank empty, begin moving fish / inverts into buckets and coral into the tubs (usually easier since you have more bottom to work with). Do the same with live rock.

I was able to carry my tank with the 60lbs of sand in it, but I imagine I'm a bit stronger than most people, so you may need to remove some sand as well.

Once you're in the new apartment, replace the sand, and reverse the earlier procedure.

 

[tptp279]

well, if you are going to move everything into the new tank, i would get new sand because once you start scooping that sand out and removing the rock, it becomes a diaster. but just like others before me said, empty out as much water into buckets to reuse in the new tank. then start taking out corals and fish and putting them in water. then when you move the live rock you'll see what i'm talking about with the new sand. if not, you'll have to rinse out that old sand several times before you are able to put it in. but i would rinse the rock with some aquarium water as well for debris. then at the new tank, stack rock, fill up with as much original tank water as possible, and then acclimate live stock. if not you can always try....



calling a tank mover. lol...

 

[wishntoboutside]

i would agree with the above .... start off with new sand you will not regret this =)

 

[ReefMeister2]

If you want to come down to Garden Grove (22 frwy and Beach Blvd), I can lend you all the equipment that you need: plenty of water containers, buckets, coral bins, pump, hoses, gloves, etc. and all the instructions that you'll need. I can spend a good hour with you here giving you advice, but I just have too much work to do to justify leaving my house for half the day.
Good luck
Kevin
(714) 530-1094