Is this okay to do when moving a tank?

[Leon Gorani]

I am planning on selling my main tank and I have a large piece of rock work that I plan on saving for the new owner, and I want to remove it ahead of time into a holding tank. I was thinking of using a brute trash can or some other plastic tote, what would be best?
And what would I need to have in the storage container until I am ready to move the tank? Is a heater and power head good enough to keep the rocks alive? Also would appreciate recommendations for storage containers, rectangular shape and ones that are safe for saltwater. thanks

 

[MoshJosh]

Yeah you can through it in a temporary storage "tank".

I used these 27 gallon totes from Home Depot. You can double them up for extra security/strength, though one will probably work for a short term solution.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-27-...lack-with-Yellow-Lid-HDX27GONLINE-5/205978361
And yeah I would just throw in a heater and some sort of pump/wave maker.

 

[Stevorino]

I am planning on selling my main tank and I have a large piece of rock work that I plan on saving for the new owner, and I want to remove it ahead of time into a holding tank. I was thinking of using a brute trash can or some other plastic tote, what would be best?
And what would I need to have in the storage container until I am ready to move the tank? Is a heater and power head good enough to keep the rocks alive? Also would appreciate recommendations for storage containers, rectangular shape and ones that are safe for saltwater. thanks

Yeah I did this when upgrading my tank.

I had a heater and a power head and it will go for months. If longer than a week, I’d feed some food to keep it alive.

If you have corals you need to light it as well