New to Saltwater Tanks

arutlosjr11 · Jun 13, 2024

New to Saltwater (but not to tanks). Came here to ask this…

Any help would be appreciate: (asked in the FB group too, but been awaiting approval for over a day).

#h#helpmeGood morning - A bit of a “help me post” so that I can be as righteous as possible.

A lady near me is selling her saltwater tank SUPER-CHEAP bc she’s moving really soon.

It’s a 75g saltwater tank with live rocks, urchin, a starfish and a few fish. She’s using a basic hang on the back filter.

What’s the best way to TRANSPORT the tank 1.5 hours away? Is it even possible?

Can I convert to a sump?

(I have two freshwater tanks already that are thriving/ second pic).

revhtree · Jun 13, 2024

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family!

shakacuz · Jun 13, 2024

welcome aboard the r2r board. hello from PA!

you'll need lots of buckets or those storage bins/containers to store your water, rock, corals, and fish. you'll also need to make sure the water remains at a good temperature (75-78F). the drive must avoid bumps or sharp turns as to avoid the rocks and corals do not tumble over each other.

Glenner’sreef · Jun 13, 2024

Welcome to reef2reef!!!!! Congrats on the new tank!

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Ocean_Queenie · Jun 13, 2024

Hello & Welcome!

kevgib67 · Jun 13, 2024

Welcome, glad you are here!

Scottm032 · Jun 13, 2024

arutlosjr11 said:
New to Saltwater (but not to tanks). Came here to ask this…

Any help would be appreciate: (asked in the FB group too, but been awaiting approval for over a day).

#h#helpmeGood morning - A bit of a “help me post” so that I can be as righteous as possible.

A lady near me is selling her saltwater tank SUPER-CHEAP bc she’s moving really soon.

It’s a 75g saltwater tank with live rocks, urchin, a starfish and a few fish. She’s using a basic hang on the back filter.

What’s the best way to TRANSPORT the tank 1.5 hours away? Is it even possible?

Can I convert to a sump?

(I have two freshwater tanks already that are thriving/ second pic).

Welcome!!

zheka757 · Jun 13, 2024

Welcome to R2R!

smitten with ocean life · Jun 13, 2024

welcome! i moved my tank from an hour away. yes, its possible. i used lots of buckets and a couple brute cans with lids. put fish in one and crals kinda spread out in the different buckets, cans. i live in a moderate climate so didnt have to worry about temp. just took it easy driving and no loses! just have a batch of saltwater mixed up and ready for when you get it home. we saved some of the water in my move but not all. i would think you could convert to a sump if thats what you want. good luck!