Moving help and tips

[ScubaSteve]

Moving a 29G will be a cinch. I've helped my friend (BlazingArrow) move his tank probably 9 times (not kidding).

We typically use buckets but big rubbermaids work well too. Siphon some water out of the tank into the bucket and put in a powerhead and heater while you're working. Start adding the rocks and corals, making sure the rocks aren't going to shift and destroy a prized reef denizen. Go slow, take your time and be methodical. Keep siphoning out more water as needed to keep the rocks covered. Try to keep as much of the old water as possible. Small buckets are great for any loose frags, sand dwelling corals, fish and CUC. Once you're almost down to the sand with the water and all the rocks are out, reach it and give that sand a big ol' swish around and marvel at the funky junk that comes out. Pour that water out. Add some DI water. Rinse. Repeat.

If you're going to add more sand, now is a good time to do so. Put the new sand UNDER the old sand (especially if you chose not to rinse the sand.

Have fun!

[ashr]

I have a 66g and i moved everything last.. Last on the truck, first thing first. I had a ton of jugs and containers for my fish and coral/rock. Moved everything into these pales and jugs, moved tank. I used air stones for fish and my pumps for the corals when they were outside the tank. Take your time and you will be fine. a 29g will be easyyy!

good luck

[Tom R]

About nine years ago I had to move my tanks a 180G and 125G.

It was in early January however I only moved about 20 mile between homes. I had absolutely no losses.

The most important think is a good plan and stick to it. The next most important thing is a couple of reef friends who know what to do as helpers.

All the previous points made are valid and worth considering.

I would take this opportunity to replace the sand however I would use 3 or 4 cups of the old dirty sand.

Tom R