parrotchute
DUSTOFF MEDEVAC
So, I'm actually moving soon! I've been doing some searches, and melevsreef has some good points, but I was wondering if anyone has any favorite articles or tips on moving a tank?
I bought a bunch of plastic totes and I've got several buckets right now...my plan is to drain the tank into the totes, putting the rock/corals in the buckets as I'm draining it out. I'll (hopefully) have about 6 people to help me move it. I'll put the fish in one bucket (they all get along and are fairly calm, but maybe I should put the foxface in a separate bucket). Their bucket will have one of my heaters and a powerhead in it while it waits for transport (20 minute drive) - as soon as the tank is drained, the stuff will get transported to the house and plugged back in, using my heaters for all the critical livestock. While that's being done by the girlfriend, I'll be transporting the tank with a brace under it, along with the rest of the equipment and the stand. I'll have 10 gallons of water change water available at the house, as well.
Should I bag the fish? I can't really bag the corals, as they are all over the rocks..
I'm going to leave the sand covered with about an inch of water, should that be enough? I'm sure some of it will slosh a it and expose the sand...will the snails and other life be fine for an hour or two like this?
I know there are some products to help mitigate a spike in ammonia, but I'm figuring this will cause my skimmer to go crazy - should I do it anyway or let the skimmer handle it?
Will the dried out corraline algae from the move cause an issue?
Lots of q's, thanks guys!!
I bought a bunch of plastic totes and I've got several buckets right now...my plan is to drain the tank into the totes, putting the rock/corals in the buckets as I'm draining it out. I'll (hopefully) have about 6 people to help me move it. I'll put the fish in one bucket (they all get along and are fairly calm, but maybe I should put the foxface in a separate bucket). Their bucket will have one of my heaters and a powerhead in it while it waits for transport (20 minute drive) - as soon as the tank is drained, the stuff will get transported to the house and plugged back in, using my heaters for all the critical livestock. While that's being done by the girlfriend, I'll be transporting the tank with a brace under it, along with the rest of the equipment and the stand. I'll have 10 gallons of water change water available at the house, as well.
Should I bag the fish? I can't really bag the corals, as they are all over the rocks..
I'm going to leave the sand covered with about an inch of water, should that be enough? I'm sure some of it will slosh a it and expose the sand...will the snails and other life be fine for an hour or two like this?
I know there are some products to help mitigate a spike in ammonia, but I'm figuring this will cause my skimmer to go crazy - should I do it anyway or let the skimmer handle it?
Will the dried out corraline algae from the move cause an issue?
Lots of q's, thanks guys!!