Upgrading tank help!

[miltoncj]

Hello there,

I finally took the plunge and am going to upgrade from my Elos 70 to a 120.
Since I'm going to place the new system where the old is right now, will have to figure out how to temporarily house my livestock.

Talking and researching here I learned that's a demanding process but not that hard to pull of in a day or two. (keeping the fish/corals/rocks on a rubbermaid w/ pumps ans heaters for a couple days, transfer everything in with some new water to fill up the difference, etc...)

The thing is that I was trying to figure out a way to be able to take my time setting up the new tank — find the perfect placement for it, install the light fixture on the ceiling, do some aquascaping, etc before I move all the fish and corals in.

Does anyone have a successful experience in keeping livestock in a temp container for a longer period than just a couple days? I was thinking even in creating a makeshift separate com compartiment and hook on my skimmer if it makes sense...

any advice?

thanks,

-m