Moving everything into different tank

[fishytime]

if the rock hits the air it will experience some die off .....to what degree will depend on how much time the rock is exposed to the air and how quickly the move takes place..if the rock goes from the tank directly into the new tank (full of water) then the die off will be minimal and you shouldnt see a big cycle.....if the rock sits for a while, exposed to the air then it will cycle...if your going to re-use the sand, wash it thoroughly or use new sand

[gregzz4]

See, told ya I'm new to this

[canadianbudz604]

So what if I use 3/4 of my 10g tank water and make the other 10g fresh saltwater, will I need to re acclimate my shrimp and clownfish and crabs? The 10g has a huge chip in it and it's gonna leak or just break all together. The live rock will hit the air for a few seconds only. And I'll buy a new bag of sand.

[Mike-fish]

in 3 moves of the 180g we haven't had even a mini cycle. the rock is dry for at least a 1/2hour before we add water to the pails. sand is all removed and the only moisture with the sand is whatever water is scoped up with it.

[fishytime]

Originally Posted by Mike-fish

in 3 moves of the 180g we haven't had even a mini cycle. the rock is dry for at least a 1/2hour before we add water to the pails. sand is all removed and the only moisture with the sand is whatever water is scoped up with it.

consider yourself lucky.....Ive moved tanks with minimal cycle before too....always with the same general game plan, until the the last time I moved.....I went from a tank that was FTOTM to absolutely nothing in a matter of 24 hours.....dont take moving a tank for granted.....