Tank Move

[torombolo]

Hello, 2 time newbie here, quick question, I have a 29 gallon that is not yet a year old, that I started while planning my 40 gallon breeder.
If I move everything from my 29 to my 40, including sand, rocks, water, (I know I would need to compensate for the extra 11 gal + sump) I would create a small cycle and could have a serious crash correct?
Should I fully cycle the 40 separately and move livestock little by little?

Thanks in advance for your help and suggestions

 

[fishguy242]

hi,i don't see a problem ,just count on a few extra gals of water,but rinse your sand in saltwater before adding,watch temps,ammonia for a few days ,have something to combat if any spikes.

 

[rwreef]

Regardless if you cycle the new tank and move a lot of stuff over or move stuff over all at once. You will experience a small "cycle". I normally just do the transfer all at once method. I believe the key is to ensure everything stays in water as long as possible and reduce air exposure/die off.

 

[torombolo]

What would you keep on hand to fight the ammonia spike oher that fresh SW for a water change?? Real question

 

[fishguy242]

i'm not big on chems ,but ammonia absorbing pads ,and yes water for change just in case .

 

[Tiki Reef Joshua]

Your basically doing a 10 gallon water change

 

[Tiki Reef Joshua]

All the bacteria is on your rock and sand. If you are worried just throw in some dr Tim’s or something at the same time. I’ve done this multiple times with much higher water volumes.

 

[Tiki Reef Joshua]

Use all your current tank water. Drain what’s in the new tank into some buckets or just have some ready. Simply transfer everything and top off with fresh salt water. The bacteria on your rocks and sand will be good. I would rinse the sand real quick while I had the opportunity unless it’s been diligently vacuumed and stirred.

 

[torombolo]

Use all your current tank water. Drain what’s in the new tank into some buckets or just have some ready. Simply transfer everything and top off with fresh salt water. The bacteria on your rocks and sand will be good. I would rinse the sand real quick while I had the opportunity unless it’s been diligently vacuumed and stirred.

Thank you, Vacuum yes stirred not so much LOL