eb8919
05/01/2008, 06:20 PM
Well, i just finished making my sump and new stand but am a little worried moving the tank... i kind of have an idea of how im going to do it but im hoping someon can point out any issues i may encounter. It is a 50 gallon long tank with a 4 inch sandbed.
I plan on taking most of the water out (leaving just enough for the sandbed) and putting it in a couple storing tanks along with my fish rock and coral. Once its clear i can simply lift it on and install the sump. Once its all ready to go i want to add more rock and then return all my Livestock.
My main concerns are this:
Will the bottom of my tank be able to support the sandbed and little bit of water being lifted?
Will my livestock suffer a ton of stress being moved around to much?
Will the additional live rock spike a new cycle (my lfs has been curing it for quite sometime and i hope to pick it up soon)?
If anyone can share there experiences , thoughts , or maybe point out any problems it would be greatly appreciated.
I plan on taking most of the water out (leaving just enough for the sandbed) and putting it in a couple storing tanks along with my fish rock and coral. Once its clear i can simply lift it on and install the sump. Once its all ready to go i want to add more rock and then return all my Livestock.
My main concerns are this:
Will the bottom of my tank be able to support the sandbed and little bit of water being lifted?
Will my livestock suffer a ton of stress being moved around to much?
Will the additional live rock spike a new cycle (my lfs has been curing it for quite sometime and i hope to pick it up soon)?
If anyone can share there experiences , thoughts , or maybe point out any problems it would be greatly appreciated.