Moving my aquarium to different room

[Michael v]

Decided to move my 65 mixed reef aquarium to the living room. It has been set up for about three and half years. I plan on taking live rock out putting in plastic tub. Of course my fish and corals. Should I replace the sand bed? I plan on returning most of the original water and making it a quick move. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Should I replace the sand bed? No - sand doesn't expire or go bad - if it is super dirty just as you get down to the bottom, toss that super dirty water that will have mixed up as you were taking everything else out.

Totes are your friend. Keep everything wet or at least damp. Make extra water and saltwater so you have it on hand, but sure you can just move over most of that original water... but what if it spills on the carpet or... see... now that you've thought about it - instead everything will go smoothly.

Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID). You can show off the new location and talk about your transfer from current spot.

This might help you find more people local to you:

Local Reef Club Discussion

Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.

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We love photos!! Good luck!!