Moving my 58g, Looking for some advice

DankReefer · 07/08/2007, 03:06 PM

I've just settled into my new apartment, and now its time to think about moving my tank. I'm stopping by my old place every afternoon to check on things. I was also planning on going a 15% water change 24 hours before the move.

I was planning on bagging up my corals and fish, and putting them in a cooler for the move.

The water is going to be pumped out into a big ol' trashcan waiting in the truck outside, the rock's going in the trashcan and whatever five-gallon buckets I have lying around. All the rock is going to be submerged in tank water, not wrapped in wet newspaper or anything like that.

At that point I am going to re-silicone the seals on my overflow and drain spouts. I'll load up the tank and all the equipment, drive to my apartment, and basically just work in reverse: Start pumping water inn, add rock, let temps get straight, acclimate fish/coral.

Does this sound like the right way to do things?
What were some things you didn't take into consideration last time you moved your tank?
Is there anything I should be worried about or looking out for?

SethSPST · 07/08/2007, 03:22 PM

I've moved my tank twice in the last 2 years. My advice would be wait to do the WC until after you move the tank, have fresh salt water made and waiting at the new place 24hours in advance. Make enough water for a 20-30% WC, it's better to have extra than not enough. I'm not sure if your silicone needs to cure for 24 hours, check on that too. It took me 4-5 hours to move my tank the first time, and about 3 the second time. Make sure the trashcan has a lid for splashing. Having someone to help is a plus, even if they don't know what they're doing you can direct them, and maybe get a battery operated air pump and stone for your fish. You can't do enough preparation for moving a tank. Make sure the tank is level before you fill it (I made that mistake the first move). FUll containers of water are heavy.

SethSPST · 07/08/2007, 03:26 PM

Another thing I learned, make sure all your containers don't have leaks and will hold the amount of water your planning on moving.

07/08/2007, 03:06 PM	#1
DankReefer Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 106	Moving my 58g, Looking for some advice I've just settled into my new apartment, and now its time to think about moving my tank. I'm stopping by my old place every afternoon to check on things. I was also planning on going a 15% water change 24 hours before the move. I was planning on bagging up my corals and fish, and putting them in a cooler for the move. The water is going to be pumped out into a big ol' trashcan waiting in the truck outside, the rock's going in the trashcan and whatever five-gallon buckets I have lying around. All the rock is going to be submerged in tank water, not wrapped in wet newspaper or anything like that. At that point I am going to re-silicone the seals on my overflow and drain spouts. I'll load up the tank and all the equipment, drive to my apartment, and basically just work in reverse: Start pumping water inn, add rock, let temps get straight, acclimate fish/coral. Does this sound like the right way to do things? What were some things you didn't take into consideration last time you moved your tank? Is there anything I should be worried about or looking out for?

07/08/2007, 03:22 PM	#2
SethSPST Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: St. Petersburg > Honolulu > New Orleans Posts: 199	I've moved my tank twice in the last 2 years. My advice would be wait to do the WC until after you move the tank, have fresh salt water made and waiting at the new place 24hours in advance. Make enough water for a 20-30% WC, it's better to have extra than not enough. I'm not sure if your silicone needs to cure for 24 hours, check on that too. It took me 4-5 hours to move my tank the first time, and about 3 the second time. Make sure the trashcan has a lid for splashing. Having someone to help is a plus, even if they don't know what they're doing you can direct them, and maybe get a battery operated air pump and stone for your fish. You can't do enough preparation for moving a tank. Make sure the tank is level before you fill it (I made that mistake the first move). FUll containers of water are heavy.

07/08/2007, 03:26 PM	#3
SethSPST Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: St. Petersburg > Honolulu > New Orleans Posts: 199	Another thing I learned, make sure all your containers don't have leaks and will hold the amount of water your planning on moving.