Moving a reef tank

[zoalander1]

Im moving my 29g biocube into a 30g jbj. I plan on using a different substrate and Im also adding about 150% more rock. The new rock is currently in a bleach cure.

Whats my best option to move everything?

I was thinking to use live Caribbean sand. Adding the newly cured rock along with the fish coral and live rock from the biocube along with all of the water and some of the filter media. Would this be safe? or should I just cycle the new tank with the live sand and new rock? or is there a better way?

 

[crusso1993]

Im moving my 29g biocube into a 30g jbj. I plan on using a different substrate and Im also adding about 150% more rock. The new rock is currently in a bleach cure.

Whats my best option to move everything?

I was thinking to use live Caribbean sand. Adding the newly cured rock along with the fish coral and live rock from the biocube along with all of the water and some of the filter media. Would this be safe? or should I just cycle the new tank with the live sand and new rock? or is there a better way?

FWIW, the new tank will defintely go through a cycle albeit probably a mini-cycle. If it were me, I would let the new tank run its cycle before moving any of the livestock to it. Just my .02.
Good luck!

 

[Mr Fishface]

Im moving my 29g biocube into a 30g jbj. I plan on using a different substrate and Im also adding about 150% more rock. The new rock is currently in a bleach cure.

Whats my best option to move everything?

I was thinking to use live Caribbean sand. Adding the newly cured rock along with the fish coral and live rock from the biocube along with all of the water and some of the filter media. Would this be safe? or should I just cycle the new tank with the live sand and new rock? or is there a better way?

I've done it both ways actually. It was less stressful to let the new tank run a short cycle with rock and bottled bacteria then it was when I just transferred everything over. If you do decide to transfer everything over I recommend getting some bottled bacteria still. It will help make sure the tank doesn't get a big spike of ammonia and it's a little bit of peace of mind for just what, $10?