Transporting Bio-Media

[js_marra]

So I am moving out of state and have about a 20 hour drive (including breaks) ahead. I am bringing my nano tank and have a local LFS that is holding and shipping my coral for me.

One question I do have though is any advice on transporting bio media? I am bringing all my live rock, sand, bio media, and four fish in the car with me. I am wondering though if the bio media can be transported only in water in its own bucket or does it need some type or aeration and water circulation like I am doing for the fish? Wouldn't want it all to die on me and to start a mini cycle when I set the tank back up.

Curious to know any thoughts or advice! Thanks!

 

[ylreefer]

I'm by no means an expert. But I've had a power outtage that's lasted 24hrs before, did nothing to the tank and nothing bad happened.

I don't think the airiation is much of an issue so long as you can keep it relatively at a decent temp. As you drive there will be water movement anyway from the car motion itself.

If I were doing this I'd fill the bucket with enough water to cover the media, wrap it in blankets and put a fe heat pads in between the blankets if it's cold where you are. If you can power a heater in the bucket all the better. Probably best not to reuse that water though or the water the fish transported in for the tank when you set it up again, this will have some ammonia in it so make plenty of new salt water for this move. You'll need more than you expect.

I'm sure other who had had experience of this will chime in soon

Good luck.