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~JSG~ · 05/23/2011, 04:09 PM

So I'm fixing to do some concrete staining on my floor and i need to move everything. Question is, what do i do w/ the fish? Whole process takes about a week? how should i go about doing the move? any help is appreciated!

firebirdude · 05/23/2011, 08:16 PM

You're moving an entire 200g tank to stain the floor?!?!!?

Should have thought ahead of time. Moving a tank, especially one that size, is a profanity removed. Pardon my French.

~JSG~ · 05/26/2011, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firebirdude

You're moving an entire 200g tank to stain the floor?!?!!?

Should have thought ahead of time. Moving a tank, especially one that size, is a profanity removed. Pardon my French.

well thanks for your input, but im looking for more than just being criticized at this point.

thebkramer · 05/26/2011, 06:29 PM

Tagging along..
I hope all goes well with transferring the tank!

I recently had to do a 55g because of leak.. it wasn't bad.. but I lost 3 fish and my entire CUC..

2 died due to lack of oxygen I think in their holding tank.. won't ever make that mistake again!! the biggest issue I had was when I filled the new tank with water.. I stirred up the sand bed soooo much.. it caused an ammonia spike.. and now I'm dealing with diatoms all over again.. GRRRrrr
your tank is waaaaaaaaay bigger than mine!! I wish I could give some solid advice! BUT I wish you lots of LUCK!! with that size tank I know you have more experience than me.. so I'm sure you'll make out great!!!

firebirdude · 05/26/2011, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ~JSG~

well thanks for your input, but im looking for more than just being criticized at this point.

lol Sorry.

For a week? Hmmmm. Maybe put them in large rubbermaid bins (or smaller tank if you have one) with an air stone.

The biggest problem you're going to have is physically moving the tank. I don't know the exact deminsions or glass thickness of your 200-gallon, but I can only ballpark it at 2,200lbs EMPTY. Then add all your rock and sand. Then add what water you can't/don't siphon out. Eeeek! Hate to say it, but I don't think it's happening. Just stain around the tank.

Belegul · 05/26/2011, 09:37 PM

A 200 gallon tank FULL would be close to 2000, 2200 pounds... empty probably not much more than 150 or so; I have a 150 and my buddy and I were able, just the two of us, to move it easily. And we aren't particularly strong.

firebirdude · 05/26/2011, 09:39 PM

Ahh. It does say filled weight. Regardless, add in sand and rock, and it's ridiculously heavy. Even taking out half the water would still yield 1,000lbs. You and 4 friends aren't lifting it... Plus taking out that much water would likely expose live rock, leaving for a week would yield a cycle.

Belegul · 05/26/2011, 10:22 PM

Well, I can't argue with any of that

SoLiD · 08/14/2012, 10:42 AM

How's it going, John?

~JSG~ · 09/12/2012, 02:57 PM

ok so here are some updates. . .

Fish currently include a large/medium queen angel, a Manderin Goby, a blue chromis and a snowflake eel that i took from a friend for a while but he seems to do fine and leave everyone alone . . . i dunno, kinda want to keep him but im worried about adding more fish and risking themm. . .i'm already pulling my hair out just worrying about my Angel and my goby. I also moved the tank successfully and am fixing to add some fish including the following: Royal Gramma , Naso Tang, Flame angel. . . any body has any ideas for more? Its in my 200G tank so let me know, reef friendly is a good idea. Flame angel and my queen are a bit risky. Am i missing anything? thanks for the help.

SoLiD · 09/12/2012, 08:43 PM

Any Pictures?

~JSG~ · 09/15/2012, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SoLiD

Any Pictures?

Hey! sorry for the late response, just been working alot and all that. . . i'll see if i can't get some pictures up later on this week. how have you been? hows ur tank?

05/23/2011, 04:09 PM	#126
~JSG~ Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Texas Posts: 156	Need some help/advice So I'm fixing to do some concrete staining on my floor and i need to move everything. Question is, what do i do w/ the fish? Whole process takes about a week? how should i go about doing the move? any help is appreciated! __________________ Current Tank Info: 200G Oceanic reef ready tank w/ 50gal. Reef ready sump, Reef Dynamics INS300, 72" Coralife pro series system w/ 3 14K metal Halides, 4 moon LEDs, 4 Antinic 96W cfls. 150lbs. LR, 1 Hammer Coral, 1 Zombie eye colony Zoa, 2 Green Chromis, 1 Diamond Goby,1 True Percula 1 Emperor Angel Fish, CUC 75G AGA 2x250W 14K MH, Reef Octopus Skimmer, 20G DIY sump, 4" sand Bed, 150lbs LR, 1 foxface rabbit fish, 1 Green Acro?!

05/23/2011, 08:16 PM	#127
firebirdude User and Abuser Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,836	You're moving an entire 200g tank to stain the floor?!?!!? Should have thought ahead of time. Moving a tank, especially one that size, is a profanity removed. Pardon my French. Last edited by bertoni; 05/26/2011 at 11:04 PM.

05/26/2011, 06:29 PM	#129
thebkramer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 3,198	Tagging along.. I hope all goes well with transferring the tank! I recently had to do a 55g because of leak.. it wasn't bad.. but I lost 3 fish and my entire CUC.. 2 died due to lack of oxygen I think in their holding tank.. won't ever make that mistake again!! the biggest issue I had was when I filled the new tank with water.. I stirred up the sand bed soooo much.. it caused an ammonia spike.. and now I'm dealing with diatoms all over again.. GRRRrrr your tank is waaaaaaaaay bigger than mine!! I wish I could give some solid advice! BUT I wish you lots of LUCK!! with that size tank I know you have more experience than me.. so I'm sure you'll make out great!!! __________________ Rhonda There is NO such things as Dumb Questions!! There are However.. Dumb Answers!!! ;) ____________ Current Tank Info: 55g reef....Current Orbit SunPaq Lights, HOB Eshopps, HOB AquaClear 110, 2-1400 Koralia Powerheads & 1 Nano Koralia, 40+ lbs LR, 2" LS

05/26/2011, 09:39 PM	#132
firebirdude User and Abuser Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,836	Ahh. It does say filled weight. Regardless, add in sand and rock, and it's ridiculously heavy. Even taking out half the water would still yield 1,000lbs. You and 4 friends aren't lifting it... Plus taking out that much water would likely expose live rock, leaving for a week would yield a cycle. Last edited by firebirdude; 05/26/2011 at 09:45 PM.

08/14/2012, 10:42 AM	#134
SoLiD -=Snake=- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 999	How's it going, John? __________________ -David 40 Gallon Breeder on Steroids!!! Current Tank Info: Where you'll find an Acan and Orange Ricordea Garden in Bloom...

05/26/2011, 09:37 PM	#131
Belegul Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 90	A 200 gallon tank FULL would be close to 2000, 2200 pounds... empty probably not much more than 150 or so; I have a 150 and my buddy and I were able, just the two of us, to move it easily. And we aren't particularly strong.

05/26/2011, 10:22 PM	#133
Belegul Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 90	Well, I can't argue with any of that

09/12/2012, 02:57 PM	#135
~JSG~ Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Texas Posts: 156	ok so here are some updates. . . Fish currently include a large/medium queen angel, a Manderin Goby, a blue chromis and a snowflake eel that i took from a friend for a while but he seems to do fine and leave everyone alone . . . i dunno, kinda want to keep him but im worried about adding more fish and risking themm. . .i'm already pulling my hair out just worrying about my Angel and my goby. I also moved the tank successfully and am fixing to add some fish including the following: Royal Gramma , Naso Tang, Flame angel. . . any body has any ideas for more? Its in my 200G tank so let me know, reef friendly is a good idea. Flame angel and my queen are a bit risky. Am i missing anything? thanks for the help. __________________ Current Tank Info: 200G Oceanic reef ready tank w/ 50gal. Reef ready sump, Reef Dynamics INS300, 72" Coralife pro series system w/ 3 14K metal Halides, 4 moon LEDs, 4 Antinic 96W cfls. 150lbs. LR, 1 Hammer Coral, 1 Zombie eye colony Zoa, 2 Green Chromis, 1 Diamond Goby,1 True Percula 1 Emperor Angel Fish, CUC 75G AGA 2x250W 14K MH, Reef Octopus Skimmer, 20G DIY sump, 4" sand Bed, 150lbs LR, 1 foxface rabbit fish, 1 Green Acro?!

09/12/2012, 08:43 PM	#136
SoLiD -=Snake=- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 999	Any Pictures? __________________ -David 40 Gallon Breeder on Steroids!!! Current Tank Info: Where you'll find an Acan and Orange Ricordea Garden in Bloom...

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