roush2000 Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 So I am buying home finally.....yea...but it seems as if I won't be able to get into the house until the end of October. This is a conflict because I have to be outta my apartment by the 22nd of this month. So I have to move twice and do a month to month in another apartment (due to mine already being re-rented). This means I have to move my three tanks and am trying to figure out the best/safest way to go to lessen the stress of livestock. I have a 75 mixed reef, 34 gallon anemone tank and 20 gallon frag tank. So I am thinking of buying a 125 drilled tank to move most of this into the temp apartment. I also may need to buy/borrow some tanks for the move liek 20 gallon long or something as well as will need extra heaters or may just buy some more. Anyone that would want to come help is surely welcome and would give some corals or beer or both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stang90302 Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 I have a 30 gal you can have. Also there is a 180gal rr tank on the Cincinnati Craigslist. I plan on attending the meeting next week at PA, could meet then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roush2000 Posted September 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 I have a 30 gal you can have. Also there is a 180gal rr tank on the Cincinnati Craigslist. I plan on attending the meeting next week at PA, could meet then. I would throw u some frags for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stang90302 Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 Ok, I don't have a top or anything else for it. Also have a 100w titanium heater you can borrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 Might be able to help with the move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roush2000 Posted September 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 Might be able to help with the move K awesome. I will update on here once I get that date. Thx bc that is by far the hardest part!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 I have a lot of 5 gallon water bottles to move water we need to save all water I have had good luck and no losses if we keep all water sand rock etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roush2000 Posted September 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 K I have like 10. Tanks or lg tubs work well for coral so they have space to spread out. When I switched from my 55 to my 75 it took 14 5 gallon buckets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepBlue Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 I agree with Budman. I to have had great luck in moving tanks and live stock if reuse the water they are acustom too. I have also kept livestock in tubs and feed buckets for a few days while replumbing setup and waiting for the stirred up gunk to settleout of the water. This gunk can be cleaned prior to setting the live rock and restocking. Ive always kept a shallow sand bed in the tank with just enough water to cover to keep it moist while moving and set up. Power heads and heaters are your friends in the temp storage tanks if you use them for more than a few hours. Also if you plan on moving the fish as a group, give them some small rock or ?? to use as cover This will reduce the stress if they feel they can hide. Any storage over a day and you should test the water to catch any changes. The only thing ive ever lost in a move was a starfish and this had been atacked by a tankmate. Again test the water dead livestock will result in bad water and is deadly. Good luck to you on your move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roush2000 Posted September 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 I think the move will be happening on Saturday the 20th for anyone who'd like to join in the fun. Frags for all who come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBugmaster Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 I have a 20 gallon brute with lid you can borrow. Will you be at the meeting today? I can bring it with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roush2000 Posted September 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 I have a 20 gallon brute with lid you can borrow. Will you be at the meeting today? I can bring it with me. Yes and yes that would be great thx!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plank Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 I can help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roush2000 Posted September 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 I can help Awesome. For anyone that doesnt have it my cell is 317-228-7278. I will be starting early so just me for address! Thx Shawn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roush2000 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 I have a lot of 5 gallon water bottles to move water we need to save all water I have had good luck and no losses if we keep all water sand rock etcIf you have any stray nets, air pumps we could use a couple more. Any beer preferences? I can help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plank Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Rolling rock lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plank Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 What's the date so I can put it in my calendar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roush2000 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Saturday the 20th This weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roush2000 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Trying to get all equipment organized today so I can get what I am missing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy_B Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 What did you end up buying for an interim holding tank? Using a baby / kiddie pool works really well if you can find one out in stores still. You can then easily use multiple pumps and heaters, suspend a light over it, and canister filter works great short term for keeping the water polished up. You can even set your internal skimmer right down in the pool if you have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roush2000 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 What did you end up buying for an interim holding tank? Using a baby / kiddie pool works really well if you can find one out in stores still. You can then easily use multiple pumps and heaters, suspend a light over it, and canister filter works great short term for keeping the water polished up. You can even set your internal skimmer right down in the pool if you have one. I have a 40 B a 30 tall. A red sea 34 gallon and I will reset my 75. I have overflows and sumps for all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 I will not be able to help this is the fist weekend my son is gonna be home from colledge. If you need I have 5 5 gallon carboy water jugs and 2 4 gallon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roush2000 Posted September 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 I will not be able to help this is the fist weekend my son is gonna be home from colledge. If you need I have 5 5 gallon carboy water jugs and 2 4 gallon No prob! Thx for letting me know. I think I have enough containers now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roush2000 Posted September 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Two days away no more takers on helping with the fun move??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopEyeTim Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Two days away no more takers on helping with the fun move??!! Where side of town are you on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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