So I’m breaking down my 32 gal tank and transferring the fish into my 70 gal tank that has been up and running with fish for about 6 months now. All the fish in my 32 gal appear healthy and I have had them for over a year. Can I just transfer them right into the bigger tank? Temperature and parameters are the same for both tanks.
Transferring fish
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When I transferred all my fish from my 29 to 75 gallon I still drip acclimated them. It wasn't really a drip acclimation though because i was using a 30 gallon garbage can. I think the extra hour is worth the peace of mind.
Sailingeric
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Just kidding, I would still acclimated them just to be safe.
W1ngz
Failed Padawan
How many fish are in each tank? A sudden population increase could cause a short term ammonia spike.
As for acclimation, yes, but why waste time with a bucket? Do a ~15 gal water change on the 70, and then just use that water to do a 50% water change in the 32.
As for acclimation, yes, but why waste time with a bucket? Do a ~15 gal water change on the 70, and then just use that water to do a 50% water change in the 32.
W1ngz
Failed Padawan
Almost doubling the bioload, aside from the fact that the foxface is the biggest of the crew. Going 2 at a time with a week between would be prudent, but maybe not strictly necessary.
