Moving tank to tank-How to?

[lastlight]

I'd check the volume of the new tank twice before putting yourself through this

[Nano]

Originally Posted by lastlight

I'd check the volume of the new tank twice before putting yourself through this

I did
24x12x16 inside the glass so 19.94 gallons or 20 I guess

[Leah]

They want you to send the old tank back?

[Nano]

Originally Posted by Leah

They want you to send the old tank back?

yup, but thats fine, I just wanted the tank I paid for, and I got it I'm a happy camper, plus shipping is paid, so its not trouble

[Nano]

So after the move into the new tank do you think I could get away with using my 250w MH if I suspend it say 6-12 inches above the tank? it has fans but the new lid will be that plastic egg crate stuff, any concerns with that melting?

[Aquattro]

It won't melt at 12" away. 6, maybe

[Nano]

thanks! now I just have to figure out how to rig up some wires to suspend it, there are mounting kits online but I can't find any at the LFS's

[Madreefer]

Just follow Aquattros instructions. Pretty simple move. Your putting a 250W MH on a 20G? Is this for the first time? If so take precautions and I doubt you'll need a heater.

[Hiab422]

I moved a 90 gallon from the old to the new in 1 day but was lucky the new tank was going up on the wall next to the old one so it was bucket the rock catch the fish put into holding tank pump water from one tank to the next.Then moved the sand from old to new let that all settle put rock back in corals then fish no problems at all.

[Nano]

One more question in this thread. My kenya tree is getting way too big! and I'd like it gone, its on a piece of LR about the size of a cantelope, and the tree is about the size of a large grapefruit when fully opened. How can I get it out? or would anyone like to buy it from me?