I’m moving my 8’ tank I found a spot to set it up. I’m planning to move all my fish to a 55 gallon temporarily maybe 3-4 weeks. What’s my best move here?
I’m thinking of doing 2 water changes from my main tank and using that water to fill the 55 gallon tank. New heaters and a Hob filter.
Then leave the 55 bare bottom fill it with as much live rock as I can fit. Make sure the water is the same temp catch all my fish swap them to the 55 and then move all the rest of the sand and live rock. Thinking of putting it in barrels. get my tank and stand to it’s new home. Set it back up and transfer the fish back.
My question would be do you think I need to run it for some time similar to it being a brand new tank?
What risk do I run re using the sand?
I’m worried my mandarin isn’t going to make it because of a lack of food.
Any input is appreciated
I’m thinking of doing 2 water changes from my main tank and using that water to fill the 55 gallon tank. New heaters and a Hob filter.
Then leave the 55 bare bottom fill it with as much live rock as I can fit. Make sure the water is the same temp catch all my fish swap them to the 55 and then move all the rest of the sand and live rock. Thinking of putting it in barrels. get my tank and stand to it’s new home. Set it back up and transfer the fish back.
My question would be do you think I need to run it for some time similar to it being a brand new tank?
What risk do I run re using the sand?
I’m worried my mandarin isn’t going to make it because of a lack of food.
Any input is appreciated