Moving coral to another tank in same room?

chrisstie · 01/31/2007, 02:09 PM

I was wondering what you folks who are also fortunate enough to be running 2+ tanks do if you wish to move something over from one tank to the other.

I presume you would keep your parameters relatively stable - do you need to acclimate if your ph\temp etc check out nearly identicle?

I was wondering if you just go for it or if you still drip acclimate, thanks!!

zoomfish1 · 01/31/2007, 02:19 PM

When I had 2 tanks going, I would move it in enough water to cover the coral and acclimate just like I would if it came from a store.

I don't think you could get 2 systems identical in water params. If you could, I would still acclimate.

blufyre3 · 01/31/2007, 02:19 PM

Unless the tanks share a sump and water, you should still acclimate just to be safe.

jkable · 01/31/2007, 05:17 PM

there are far to many variables in water quality, things that we don't even monitor, and sudden changes could be fatal. If you are putting an animal into a new tank always acclimate, it is the responsible thing to do.

chrisstie · 01/31/2007, 10:22 PM

Thanks guys. The params I do measure are pretty stable but you're right theres TONS of stuff we dont\can't monitor.

Looks like when I move something I will drip it.. fortunately I can reuse my own water and it isnt like chancing it with the LFS ;p

jaw969 · 01/31/2007, 11:58 PM

I am sure acclimation is the correct thing to do, but to be honest I have four saltwater tanks going and just switch stuff from one tank to another without acclimation .....and never lost anything.... Good luck!

murfman · 02/01/2007, 12:55 AM

I have only aclimated corals for temp by floating the bag in the sump.

01/31/2007, 02:09 PM	#1
chrisstie Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,727	Moving coral to another tank in same room? I was wondering what you folks who are also fortunate enough to be running 2+ tanks do if you wish to move something over from one tank to the other. I presume you would keep your parameters relatively stable - do you need to acclimate if your ph\temp etc check out nearly identicle? I was wondering if you just go for it or if you still drip acclimate, thanks!! __________________ You lookin' at my wrasse? Current Tank Info: I find it odd that there are children starving in this country and yet we euthanize millions of stray dogs and cats every year and then incinerate the bodies. Not only that, but we make it illegal to butcher the meat. -MarkS

01/31/2007, 02:19 PM	#2
zoomfish1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 1,659	When I had 2 tanks going, I would move it in enough water to cover the coral and acclimate just like I would if it came from a store. I don't think you could get 2 systems identical in water params. If you could, I would still acclimate. __________________ Zoomfish Current Tank Info: 75g RR, dsb w/90 lbs sand, 150 lb live rock, anemone & LPS tank

01/31/2007, 02:19 PM	#3
blufyre3 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Scarborough, Maine Posts: 357	Unless the tanks share a sump and water, you should still acclimate just to be safe. __________________ Sometimes silence is the best answer and not touching it is the best way to fix it. Current Tank Info: 330 gallon *******, 30 Gallon Q- tank, 10 gallon frag tank

01/31/2007, 05:17 PM	#4
jkable Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: fort wayne IN Posts: 153	there are far to many variables in water quality, things that we don't even monitor, and sudden changes could be fatal. If you are putting an animal into a new tank always acclimate, it is the responsible thing to do. __________________ i like girls, fish, and beer. Current Tank Info: 150 gallon reef/ 30 gal frag tank

01/31/2007, 10:22 PM	#5
chrisstie Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,727	Thanks guys. The params I do measure are pretty stable but you're right theres TONS of stuff we dont\can't monitor. Looks like when I move something I will drip it.. fortunately I can reuse my own water and it isnt like chancing it with the LFS ;p __________________ You lookin' at my wrasse? Current Tank Info: I find it odd that there are children starving in this country and yet we euthanize millions of stray dogs and cats every year and then incinerate the bodies. Not only that, but we make it illegal to butcher the meat. -MarkS

01/31/2007, 11:58 PM	#6
jaw969 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 1,067	I am sure acclimation is the correct thing to do, but to be honest I have four saltwater tanks going and just switch stuff from one tank to another without acclimation .....and never lost anything.... Good luck! __________________ How do you kick this habit anyway.......saltwater addicts anonymous? Current Tank Info: Oceanic 120 RR-Aquamedic Ocean light-Tunze 9015-Will be a mixed reef

02/01/2007, 12:55 AM	#7
murfman Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 4,670	I have only aclimated corals for temp by floating the bag in the sump.