HELP Moving 120 gallon tank

AJ_77 · #1 08-09-2002, 06:40 PM

here's an example of a planned move:

http://www.cyberreefguru.com/misc/move/move.html

HTH,

Aj

ldzielak · #2 08-09-2002, 09:40 PM

Get a bunch of 22 gallon tupper ware container (storage type ones) Then get a bunch of clear garbage bags. Get a pickup truck or van and a bunch of friends. Did it in May and last Oct. Moving 2000+ pounds is no fun.

Make up an extra 20-30 gallons of new water just in case. Get your self a Mag3 or bigger and a hose and pump from the containers back to the "new" tank.

Lee

GinKu · #3 08-09-2002, 09:46 PM

thanx
omg i'm reading it right now and this is really crazy how the hell am i gonna do this trying to save the live rock and corals
hum i was woundering if ne one in edmonton would like to hold the corals for me and fishs until i get my tank setup?
oh crap what about the water i don't think i have RO unit to filter the water out
hum ne one wanna help me out?
didn't someone in this forum say that they like to set up tanks hehe ;) well i won't be getting it until tomorrow well paying for it at least, then i gotta go clean up the basement to clean up the 10 foot space i have hehe just enough room.

AJ_77 · #4 08-10-2002, 12:21 AM

OK dude, here's some more reading:

http://www.reefcentral.com/vbulletin...ank+AND+moving

http://www.animalnetwork.com/fish2/a...er/default.asp

http://www.animalnetwork.com/fish2/a...er/default.asp

http://users.castel.nl/~smita01/Rachel/Moving.htm

Cheers,

AJ

(do you know what you're in for??)

GinKu · #5 08-10-2002, 02:43 AM

oh ya i know what i'm in for
i have a question for u would it be better for me to start all over again and give the corals away cuz i have a feeling that when i move the tank and setting everything up will not work too well and probably the corals will die
this is what i'm gonna be getting 120 gallon tank stand, 2 30 gallon sump skimmer power head
6 bulb tubes for lighting um i gotta go see it again, oh ya 150 LB rocks.

Aquattro · #6 08-10-2002, 02:57 AM

I recently moved a 75g and found it not too much trouble. If you have a plan ahead of time and enough buckets and towels, it shouldn't be a big ordeal. Try to borrow/rent/buy a couple of spare heaters and an air pump and the corals can stay in a rubbermaid tub all day. I assume you have a vehicle? You might even be able to transfer all the water with the tank. I brought all my water to my new house when I moved.
If not, RO water can be bought at most grocery stores.

GinKu · #7 08-10-2002, 04:58 AM

Hi guys i'm new here i've just bought a tank and i wanted to know how would i move the tank to a my house with out killing the fishs live rocks,
it's a complete system?

[ 09 August 2002, 13:00: Message edited by: Ginku ]

Dez · #8 08-13-2002, 01:29 AM

Hey Ginku,

Give me a call.... 436-0766, or call me at Aquarium Illusions (I work there), my name is Desmond. I can maybe help and I have room in my tank and can help you store. I don't have e-mail access much so call me... talk to you later.

des

StirCrazy · #9 08-13-2002, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dez:

Aquarium Illusions (I work there)
des

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">cool, when did this happen Daz?

Steve