Moving tank

[Milkman420]

Hi guys. So I am moving my 9 year old tank into my new house. The tank has been going for 9 years now so I’m kind of worried because the stress it will go under from the move. I have ideas on how i want to do it but came here for feedback and ideas to put them under the least stress possible. The corals are completely overgrown so I’m going to have to trim a bunch back. I just set up my RODI today and will get the new water going tomorrow. I’m moving it next weekend. In addition to the corals I have a purple tang and oscellaris who are 12 years old( had them in last tank) a giant fancy brittle starfish and two 8 year old cardinals. My lfs is providing me with all the styrofoam containers for the coral and livestock as well as pumps. It’s an hour and a half drive but could be quicker if I speed lol. Couple things I’m thinking about is if I should go with live sand or dry sand since my sand is old and very dirty. I don’t even want to attempt to clean it possibly risking stirring up bad bacteria that settled on the bottom or anything. Also would you guys recommend trimming back the corals before the move, after the move or during. Like I said I’m trying to put the least amount of stress possible on these guys as some haven’t been moved or touched in 9+ years. I haven’t had ich or other issues in years but was wondering if Should I do any dip on the corals or qt meds on the fish proactively in case the move causes issues. Like i said just trying to get ideas to make it as easy as possible and hopefully minimize loss

 

[BlennyTime]

Welcome!! We moved 9 months ago, and while it was stressful with planning everything turned out ok. Fish and corals are hardier than we give them credit for. Keep in mind, many fish get shipped overnight and are in a box for that long.

I used the same sand, but was careful not to disturb it too much when draining or re-adding the water. I’d have as much salt water pre-mixed as you can. I wouldn’t pre-trim or treat this close out, no reason to disturb the livestock more than needed.

If it’s drilled, make sure you have the extra plumbing parts you may need.

There are also a bunch of great resources in the threads stickied above.

Just take a deep breath if something goes wrong, it will be ok