Hi guys if i build my tank in a rental house and need to move in 6 months time how easy is it to pac

finno · Jan 30, 2015

Hi guys if i build my tank in a rental house and need to move in 6 months time how easy is it to pack up and move how does recycle the water ect go ? Like with re introducing live stock inverts ect scared to start a tank that i will probs have to move in 6 months cheers guys and girls

Finnaddict · Jan 30, 2015

Depends on the size but moving tanks is no fun. If you bring at least 50% of your original water (the more the better) you can just set it back up right away with a small to no effect on the livestock. Your tank may go thru a mini cycle though, depending on how long it was down for but usually not. Nitrates and Phosphate spikes seem to be more of a problem when moving tank due to stirring up everything. Oh and don't worry about the water temp because everything will cool down about the same from no heaters so acclimation is not necessary.

finno · Jan 30, 2015

Im looking at 5ft x2 1/2 x 2 1/2 thats alot of water that needs to be moved and alot of live rock ect and alot of stuff to be broken down i no we will be moving into a bigger place in 6 months was just scared of this as im excited to start a new tank cheers

Bad Company · Jan 30, 2015

Gak! that's a hug tank. I'd seriously consider waiting.

LetItReef · Jan 30, 2015

A big tank, I'd wait.

d2mini · Jan 30, 2015

I'd wait. Just as things are starting to settle in you'd be basically starting over.
Trust me, I just did a complete tear down and rebuild, with everything in holding for two months. Even with that luxury and not moving location, it's still hard on everything and a major PITA.
And taking water with you won't do anything but move over dirty water.

Carlb · Jan 30, 2015

start a nano that way you will have a little practice before you set up the big system just my opinion

jmarcink91 · Jan 30, 2015

With a big tank I would wait as well. I have moved a 20g and 10g and it is not too difficult, but definitely not fun.

racin2438 · Jan 30, 2015

I'd wait to, your tank would barely just be over statt up cycle.

I'd wait and do all your collection of equipment you will need so you can piece it all up slowly instead of huge cash out lay at first.

A tank move that big is murder....as in hard on everything including pocket book.and risk of crashing tank is higher.