Tank Move - HELP !

[Amy Yates]

So I’m having to move my tank - it’s 100 litre nano set up built in sump/weir in the back.
I’ve had to shut down the other tank and put all the fish into the nano, they seem happy none the less.

However... the move is 4/5 hours drive.

Any possible advice anybody can give me to make this as successful as possible would be highly appreciated!

 

[Johniejumbo]

Battery powered air pumps and keep a bottle of Prime on hand. I moved a long way a few years ago. I put the fish in 2-5 gallon buckets with good lids. Drilled a hole in the lid for air line and put an air stone in with them. Did the same for the rock and corals. I didn’t have any delicate corals just some mushrooms and polyps so I didn’t have much trouble.

 

[Amy Yates]

Could you possibly point me in the direction of somewhere I can purchase said equipment?
Forgive me for stupidity is the prime for any possible swim bladder issues/stress etc?

I’ve literally got tomorrow to plan this move, it’s come very suddenly and I refuse to part with my little reef.

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

Hey #reefsquad, let's help this member out with their dilemma

Prime is an ammonia remover made by Seachem, it will help keep the water safe for the fish without any significant filtration for a while.

Your local fish store or even most chain pet stores should have a battery operated air pump and air stones. If not, the next place to try is a bait and tackle store. Look for the battery aerated bait buckets.

 

[Johniejumbo]

http://seachem.com//prime.php
Prime is good to have because it detoxifies ammonia and nitrites and nitrates. These things tend to spike when resetting up your tank at the new location. Ammonia can spike during the move but probably won’t. I didn’t have any problems with it myself.
The pumps can sometimes be found at pet stores some wal marts have them and even some bait shops or sporting goods stores carry them.

 

[Amy Yates]

Ooh maybe I should point out I’m in the UK [emoji636] - we like to do things backwards here across the Atlantic [emoji85][emoji23].
Thanks guys I’ll get out first thing in the morning and hunt for them - I’m hoping they are easy to source.

I understand that with the distance travelling there is a high possibility of one or 2 fatalities this I’m prepared for [emoji121]️ I just want to make sure however I’m doing everything right my side to ensure this doesn’t happen so it doesn’t make me feel any more ******* about my whole situation arising this move [emoji23][emoji85]

 

[AlexStinson]

Just remember, almost all the fish and corals that made it to your fish store were in a tiny bag flown overseas and survived. Last time I moved, I bagged my fish and shipped them, they got delayed 2 extra days and still survived.

 

[TripleDogDareYah]

Best wishes! Moving a tank is very difficult. I think the prime suggestion is a very good one. If possible try to keep the rocks submerged even when transferring to buckets or what have you. It's the sponge die-off from being exposed to air that seems to be one of the main culprits to the ammonia spikes.

 

[Johniejumbo]

Best of luck! Let us know how it goes or if you need any other advice.

 

[WVNed]

Battery air pumps are used to keep bait fish alive while fishing. Try at a sporting goods store or bait shop.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Looks like y’all got this.

Here’s the air pump.

 

[WVNed]

You could also get a 12 V inverter and run a small AC pump I would think.