Moving question

Jeeperz · Jul 2, 2020

Planning a potential move, this time from North Idaho to either the Northwoods of Wisconsin/Michigan or NE Arkansas. My move from Portland Oregon to North Idaho went well last year. But once again we have been 100% priced out of the housing market. I have potential job opportunities in either area and homes are within reach at our price point, under 375k. We won't tolerate living in a large city on a small lot. Had .5 acre in the middle of Portland but couldn't relax. Land in North Idaho has now exceeded Portland prices.

My question is, is it feesable to move 3 tanks across the country? Anyone on here done it?

ludnix · Jul 2, 2020

I have never moved a tank that far, but it sounds pretty daunting to me. Are the tanks fully stocked and loaded with corals?

A move to a new city can be pretty stressful, I personally would not want to worry about a large amount of livestock during that process. I would probably opt to sell off my live goods and transport my tanks/equipment dry if they are worth bringing with me. That said, if you have some really special fish or corals that you are attached to I can totally understand wanting them to come with you. In that case I would see if I could consolidate them and setup a single tank in the new location at first, so you can take your time with the others after you settle in.

GabeM · Jul 2, 2020

How many gallons? You can certainly move the tanks if you package them properly but livestock is going to be killer, you will have to devise a system of moving them and keeping them warm and aerated over 3 days of driving or ship the livestock overnight, fly to the new place and put them in a stock tank and have someone take care of them while you move.

Tamberav · Jul 2, 2020

Air bubblers...lots of batteries....one of those converters you can plug into your car for power if needed. Ziplocks in case temps get wild or AC breaks (when it rains it pours).. you could always fill them with ice to float.

Prime to detoxify.

Bag of carbon if the corals start releasing toxins (if you have softies...they can get ticked).

Extra salt water.

Ibuprofen because your back is going to be sore.

Coffee for all the sleep you will lose trying to set the tank back up when you arrive only to find some part not working properly anymore.