Tank transfer advice

[WhitePanther93]

So I have a 60 cube that has seen better days. I’m considering upgrading to a larger Red Sea tank and was wondering what would be the best way to go about it? There are still fish and some corals in there but the rock is coated in some kind of algae so I’m not sure if I should keep the rock. and after over 5 years I’m getting the itch to start over.

 

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Are you going to have them set up concurrently or is this going to be a same day thing?

You will have to keep in mind of cycling again. Your nitrifying bacteria are inside of your rocks. I wouldn’t suggest moving the sand because of the various accumulated compounds that get released.

 

[MC Blowfish]

Are you looking at doing a same-day transfer or cycle a new tank, and then add everything?