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Neokane
03/23/2013, 08:30 AM
Well Monday can't get here fast enough..
I think I have all the logistics planned for picking up the 90 gal reef tank I am purchasing. It would be easier if it was empty, but he has several fish and a few corals and others.

From his hardware he had, I decided I wanted to upgrade some things.
Going from a eshopps 120 to a AquaC EV-180 with a mag drive 9.5
Return pump was a Rio 2500, switched that out for a mag drive 9.5
Need to order the tir lenses for the radions and the mp40w will be just fine.
Have my new Genesis Renew and Storm mounted. Need to plumb the rest and install sensors.

I also have about 30 gals of salt water mixed up and ready at 1.026
Have about 25 gallons of ro/di water on standby as well.

Picked up a handful of plastic bags to tansport all the fish and other creatures in. So should be good to go!

Obviously I am very excited!

julie180
03/24/2013, 05:40 AM
Good luck, I sure hope you are not in the midwest!! I am moving this weekend and we have 8-12" of snow forecast. Good thing my 180 is waiting until next week

Neokane
03/24/2013, 06:51 AM
Unfortunately I live in the Midwest as well.. I'm hoping we don't get much. Fortunately I planned for worse case scenario as far as temperature.
On a positive note, its only about a 20 minute drive to get the tank home, conversely it will be probably about an hour to get the tank set back up..

pool guy
03/24/2013, 03:47 PM
You forget, you need to multiply your "probably about an hour" x 3..... haha. My last tank move was "probably 2-3 hours" ended up a 8 hour project ! Good luck.

And taking pics of every step adds up too..... ' hint '

petere1989
03/24/2013, 07:09 PM
Unfortunately I live in the Midwest as well.. I'm hoping we don't get much. Fortunately I planned for worse case scenario as far as temperature.
On a positive note, its only about a 20 minute drive to get the tank home, conversely it will be probably about an hour to get the tank set back up..

Good luck! I live in the midwest too....8 inches so far and still coming down.

Neokane
03/24/2013, 07:13 PM
Stupid snow!!

Move Is still on!,
Fish will be last on the truck and first off. I hope all goes well..

biecacka
03/24/2013, 07:20 PM
Columbus Ohio here, calling for 6-8 inches and we have NONE!!!
Corey

petere1989
03/24/2013, 07:52 PM
Columbus Ohio here, calling for 6-8 inches and we have NONE!!!
Corey

its coming. i'm in Illinois. snow sucks

Down
03/24/2013, 10:33 PM
Ggood luck, I'll be moving my first ever saltwater tank this weekend, just sealed the deal on a running 150g yesterday. Luckily, I lve in The desert, I've almost forgotten what snow is. :smokin:

Neokane
03/25/2013, 12:54 PM
Well It took about and hour with 3 people to empty the tank, bag the critters and move the equipment..

Moved 15.5 miles..

Neokane
03/25/2013, 12:55 PM
acclimating fish in some fresh salt water, old stuff got pretty stirred up..

pool guy
03/25/2013, 01:40 PM
Yeah, I was gonna tell ya that water looked pretty bad. You probably might want to toss that sand and get new. Looks like it had a LOT of buildup in it. But senior members should chime in with some recommendations.....

Glad the move went smooth for you.