Need Advice: Moving to Smaller Place

Hentz · 11/13/2016, 07:44 PM

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tkeracer619 · 11/14/2016, 08:52 AM

I'd probably part it out and save money for a large tank to put in that Ranch. But that's just me.

BlackTip · 11/14/2016, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tkeracer619

I'd probably part it out and save money for a large tank to put in that Ranch. But that's just me.

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Hentz · 11/14/2016, 12:29 PM

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Silly clownfish · 11/14/2016, 04:02 PM

If you know you will be moving again that soon, I agree with the others break it down and wait until you are in a permanent home to set up a new tank.

CrayolaViolence · 11/14/2016, 04:58 PM

I guess if it were me, I'd set up something easy to break down, easy to move, and in expensive. A nice 40 gallons breeder tank, eshopp in tank skimmer, 10.00 heater, jebao wave maker, t5 light, some nice corals some smaller fish. A 40g would be small enough to break down and move in a couple of small tubs and the tank could be used later as a sump for a larger tank. I'd have a hard time going tankless unless I absolutely had to. But that's just me. Other than that, I agree with the others, in waiting and saving.

Hentz · 11/14/2016, 09:15 PM

I'm currently running a tank that is just a few inches bigger than a 40b.

Length is what I'm worried about. And I doubt I could go 1-2 years without a tank. This hobby is like crack.

I was thinking something smaller, as in max 24" wide

Mouse · 11/15/2016, 12:53 AM

Sounds like you want to stay active in the hobby, but not go full bore for your limited stay?
Why not set up a grow out tank for frags? Small space, and when you move you can have corals ready for the new tank you set up.

Radioheadx14 · 11/15/2016, 10:51 AM

Why not downgrade tanks, keep a few things you really like that would fit in the smaller tank, and then when you can get a big tank again, move them to the larger tank. I have done this several times.

You just have to play Sofie's Choice on your livestock, and sell what you dont keep.

ReefsandGeeks · 11/15/2016, 01:25 PM

I don't know about you, but all of my extra reef stuff, like buckets and supplies take up much more space than my tank does. Maybe look into keeping the existing tank, but getting rid of extra supplies you rarely use. That's what I'd do if I were crunched for space. how much space is going to a smaller tank really going to save you? Unless it won't fit into the room with furniture, I don't think it would make a big difference going a bit smaller IMO.

Hentz · 11/16/2016, 05:22 PM

Well I'm thinking the 38" x 20" of my stand may just be too big.
Just worried about size is all. I pondered the thought of going to a Red Sea 170, though that really isn't much of a "downgrade" in terms of volume in size.

I was more pondering the thought of going down to a Fusion 20 until we get somewhere that allows for a bigger tank (75+). That way its spacious enough to kinda play with, though small enough to move easily if needed and doesn't take up a large amount of space.

11/13/2016, 07:44 PM	#1
Hentz Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 2,016	Need Advice: Moving to Smaller Place Delete __________________ A Reef in the Desert: 120 Gallon (4x2x2) - MP40 x2 - Gyre 130 - ATI Sunpower - Simplicity Pump/Skimmer - Controlled by Apex Last edited by Hentz; 05/18/2018 at 11:17 AM.

11/14/2016, 08:52 AM	#2
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	I'd probably part it out and save money for a large tank to put in that Ranch. But that's just me. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

11/14/2016, 12:29 PM	#4
Hentz Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 2,016	Delete __________________ A Reef in the Desert: 120 Gallon (4x2x2) - MP40 x2 - Gyre 130 - ATI Sunpower - Simplicity Pump/Skimmer - Controlled by Apex Last edited by Hentz; 05/18/2018 at 11:18 AM.

11/14/2016, 04:02 PM	#5
Silly clownfish Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Southeast Pennsylvania Posts: 488	If you know you will be moving again that soon, I agree with the others break it down and wait until you are in a permanent home to set up a new tank. __________________ 75g mixed reef, 20g sump, ocelaris clownfish (20+yrs old), flame hawk, one spot foxface rabbitfish, green mandarin, Bicolor Blenny, Coral Beauty;30g sumpless with Spotcinctus pair with RBTA Current Tank Info: 75g mixed reef, 20g sump, ocelaris clownfish (20+yrs old), flame hawk, one spot foxface rabbitfish, green mandarin, Bicolor Blenny, Coral Beauty;30g sumpless with Spotcinctus pair

11/14/2016, 09:15 PM	#7
Hentz Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 2,016	I'm currently running a tank that is just a few inches bigger than a 40b. Length is what I'm worried about. And I doubt I could go 1-2 years without a tank. This hobby is like crack. I was thinking something smaller, as in max 24" wide __________________ A Reef in the Desert: 120 Gallon (4x2x2) - MP40 x2 - Gyre 130 - ATI Sunpower - Simplicity Pump/Skimmer - Controlled by Apex

11/14/2016, 04:58 PM	#6
CrayolaViolence Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,867	I guess if it were me, I'd set up something easy to break down, easy to move, and in expensive. A nice 40 gallons breeder tank, eshopp in tank skimmer, 10.00 heater, jebao wave maker, t5 light, some nice corals some smaller fish. A 40g would be small enough to break down and move in a couple of small tubs and the tank could be used later as a sump for a larger tank. I'd have a hard time going tankless unless I absolutely had to. But that's just me. Other than that, I agree with the others, in waiting and saving.

11/15/2016, 12:53 AM	#8
Mouse UnRegistered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Rio Linda CA Posts: 739	Sounds like you want to stay active in the hobby, but not go full bore for your limited stay? Why not set up a grow out tank for frags? Small space, and when you move you can have corals ready for the new tank you set up. __________________ Somedays it just isnt worth gnawing through the straps...... Current Tank Info: 125g > < this close to being set up

11/15/2016, 10:51 AM	#9
Radioheadx14 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,601	Why not downgrade tanks, keep a few things you really like that would fit in the smaller tank, and then when you can get a big tank again, move them to the larger tank. I have done this several times. You just have to play Sofie's Choice on your livestock, and sell what you dont keep.

11/15/2016, 01:25 PM	#10
ReefsandGeeks Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,708	I don't know about you, but all of my extra reef stuff, like buckets and supplies take up much more space than my tank does. Maybe look into keeping the existing tank, but getting rid of extra supplies you rarely use. That's what I'd do if I were crunched for space. how much space is going to a smaller tank really going to save you? Unless it won't fit into the room with furniture, I don't think it would make a big difference going a bit smaller IMO.

11/16/2016, 05:22 PM	#11
Hentz Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 2,016	Well I'm thinking the 38" x 20" of my stand may just be too big. Just worried about size is all. I pondered the thought of going to a Red Sea 170, though that really isn't much of a "downgrade" in terms of volume in size. I was more pondering the thought of going down to a Fusion 20 until we get somewhere that allows for a bigger tank (75+). That way its spacious enough to kinda play with, though small enough to move easily if needed and doesn't take up a large amount of space. __________________ A Reef in the Desert: 120 Gallon (4x2x2) - MP40 x2 - Gyre 130 - ATI Sunpower - Simplicity Pump/Skimmer - Controlled by Apex