Would it be possible to transfer this setup

[RUSTY386]

hi all

can a setup like this be successfully relocated without damaging the living creatures inside
hopefully the link will work.
thanks

dave d


http://moncton.kijiji.ca/c-pets-accessories-86-Gallon-Salt-Water-Tank-w-Stand-Starfish-Snails-Crabs-etc-W0QQAdIdZ39089144

[jayghmi]

Yes, you can move a tank and its inhabitants. It's not easy and takes a lot of pre-planning. Transfer the fish and coral like you were buying them from a store. If it's over a long distance you want to use a cooler or something to maintain their temperature. Save some of the old water from the tank to mix with your new water.

I have moved my tank in my house before and I removed everything into heated buckets with power heads - tore down the tank completely - moved it - rebuild it (added new substrate) refilled it and restocked it. The whole deal took a couple of days with my fish in buckets on the floor. The new substrate created a massive cloud which delayed my process, if you are careful you may not have to wait. I reintroduced everything with drip acclimation like it was new to the tank.

I would not put the water that held the fish back in the tank because the water my be nasty. I even did water changes in the bucket, because I was afraid that the extra boob from being nervous wasn't being broken down because there was not enough bacteria in the water to break it down.

It really depends on how far you need to move it and how long the fish will be out of the tank.

Look at some threads on this site and reef central for more ideas on how to do this. Plan, plan and plan some more - BUT it can be done.

If it is an out of state seller, then I wouldn't know who you would do this and control the process.

[Grins]

It can be moved, but I don't feel that the price is the best you can get. I'm sure they did spend that kind of money but when selling a complete system you don't get your money out of it and I'd not pay $1000 for that system.

[cav]

Dont think I'd pay that either, looks kinda manky

[Ace25]

$1000??? Wow that is to much. Here is a post from my reefclub a couple days ago and no one took it!

asking price is 100 Bucks or a few corals in trade.
But with one stipulation It must be professionally moved.

Tank is 180G. It comes in a Oak Stand and hood is already built into the tank. Also comes with a quiet one pump I believe. Tank is Glass and has covers for the top.
both tank and stand are in decent condition.