Moving to another state

[djelclasico69]

How to move a reef tank across the country with not issue?

 

[P-Dub]

Welcome!!! Very carefully and rarely is there never an issue at all. Plenty of threads here about tank moving. go to the search feature and use it wisely.

 

[CMMorgan]

With a lot pf preparation, realistic expectations and a little prayer doesn't hurt. As @P-Dub said ... there is an exhaustive number of threads to search on the forum regarding moving tanks. The first thing I would look into is local fish stores or reef clubs where you are going. Depending on distance, you may need to send sensitive critters on ahead. Maintaining temp and O2 on a long distance is your biggest issue. Best of luck! Welcome to the group. Let us know how the journey goes.

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef! Here is a link to one of those threads/articles that are here on R2R:

Are you Moving???

Moving... Moving your reef aquarium can be a daunting task. Like that meeting or test you have tomorrow that you didn’t prepare for – but you know if you buckle down for the evening and work hard, you’ll be ready to go in the morning. Either...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Fred2482]

Welcome, best of luck!

 

[Skibum]

I've moved my tank 3 times, all within 10 miles. I would never even attempt to move the whole thing across state lines. Best Case scenario would be to drain it, if you have a buddy that can care for you live stock, then maybe ship it? I don't know.... sounds like a really hard task. Is there livestock you're attached to?

 

[TheSaltyNurse]

Good luck! My clownfish have traveled over 2000 miles. I went 500 miles with them in bucket with an air bubbler going. Then ran a small filter in the hotel. Then back in the car for the other 500. I will have to move a reef tank in a few years so I’ll be keeping an eye on this thread

 

[00W]

Welcome to R2R! Hang in there. I'm sure there's enough people on this great site that will chime in with their help and suggestions.

 

[Fish Think Pink]

How to move a reef tank across the country with not issue?

Welcome!

Wishing you all the best!

 

[Salty Rambler]

Welcome to R2R! Moving a tank is definitely not a stress-free or easy event, but it can be done. Is your tank small enough that you can fit everything in your car in buckets, or is it big enough you need to rent a moving truck? I know we often say on this forum that nothing good in reefing is accomplished quickly, but tank moves are one of the exceptions to the rule.

 

[JL15219]

Welcome to R2R!! And good luck with your move.

 

[KrisReef]

How to move a reef tank across the country with not issue?

Empty the tank first. When you get to your new location, after you get everything else moved into your new place you can start over. Otherwise, there will be issues.

You have been here since August 2018 but have not posted much so folks think you are new. Good luck with your moves.

 

[MERKEY]

Hello and welcome to R2R and best wishes with the move!

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[ssunthar]

How to move a reef tank across the country with not issue?

Welcome. You should start a thread on the experience/journey for others learn from. Very best of luck.

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Hello and welcome to the channel.

 

[BeltedCoyote]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

How far? Travel time and how?
Ty
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[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Rubbermaid totes from wallmart with lids. Big ones. Heaters. Air bubblers and hydor basic wave pumps for ciculation. Cuz they are low watt. Like 33w but push 1400gph. Plug in adapters for your car. Bam. Good luck.
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[BaysEndReef]