Coming back. Advice for move?

[andylee]

So, after a major tank crash about 3 years ago, I quit saltwater (too many sad, dead things to scoop up after the crash). Have had a couple of "low maintenance" freshwater tanks to take up the slack, but I have been led back to reefing by one of my friends (went to pick up a tank with him and got hooked again!)

Anyhow, I am buying a complete setup from someone. We have to move it about 8 miles. It is an established 30 gallon cube with full sump, etc.

I am looking for advice for the move. I have about 20 gallons of saltwater mixed up; I am adjusting salinity and temperature to match his water. I have a few taller rubbermaids to put rock and corals into. They are large enough so that the rock and corals will stay submerged. I have a few new 5 gallon buckets with caps to bring some cycled water in addition to that for the livestock. I have ordered some Bio-Spira in case a mini cycle starts. Is there anything else people who have moved established systems can advise me to have ready?

Is it possible to move a tank like that without disturing the sandbed? I am trying to avoid starting a cycle, since there is a fair amount of established livestock in the tank.

One more thing: I am planning to installing a GFCI. Can you really stick those yellow circuit testers right into a socket to be sure the fuse is off?

Thanks for any advice.

 

[albano]

Is it possible to move a tank like that without disturing the sandbed? I am trying to avoid starting a cycle, since there is a fair amount of established livestock in the tank.

WELCOME BACK...where in Westchester?
IMO...there isn't that much sand in a 30g...rinse it all in saltwater, and you'll eliminate a lot of 'dirt', and it will still be live sand.


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[Aqua Pro Builder]

If the old water is kept in good condition, cycled water is same as new water for the moving part. Make sure the common parameters are similar such as sg, temperature, pH are generally enough, so no need to carry the water if it becomes a burden.

After you moved, DO NOT put the live stock back into the tank where you may have disturbed sandbed. Keep lifestock in your rubbermaid with enough aeration. Test for harmful parameters such as ammonia and nitrite of the tank for two three days. When the numbers are good put them it, if numbers are bad, we go for the back up plans.

 

[regal]

So, how's the comeback tank doing old friend? :scratchch If you are looking for frags to fill it up, pm me. I got you covered.