Moving a Tank ** Need Ideas for Transporting **

[jjaalmaraz]

Hello all,

I am moving to Austin, Texas and want to keep everything. (I just can't see myself parting with something that has become part of the family). I would like ideas on how to move my 30gal tank. I have about 40 to 50 lbs of liverock and 4 fish in the tank right now. A Perc, Gramma, Yellow Tail, and Engineer Goby. I have 30 different kinds of corals and will be driving to Texas myself. It should take roughly a day and a half. From what I am hearing, everything should be fine.

What I am looking for is ideas on transporting everything and how I should do it. Rubbermaid containers? Buckets? Should I put Cheato in with everything? Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[ckusnierek]

Rubermaids with TIGHT fitting lids should work I'm not sure about a day a a half but you may want to keep them submerged. The heat might be a prob. A foam cooler might work better.The fish and corals you should keep in the car with you The heat will kill them.

[Dancofishtails]

Containers/Garbage Cans/Buckets with lids.....any will work....Need Battery powered aerators, or an inverter to plug power heads into in order to keep the water circulating.....

[chrisdamage]

you can make texas in a day straight drive... I've done it numerous times... where at in texas? 5 gallon buckets with aerators, tight fitting lids, and make sure you keep them in the car with you with the a/c on... expect some things to perish though as this is a long drive... here is a suggestion, my friend did this when he moved here from california... have a friend next day air them all to you once your all settled in... just a thought

[PelagicMagic]

sell it and start over.

You are making a long drive and are moving. You will have less stress if you part with it and start over once you are settled.

[jjaalmaraz]

Steve, you are the only Crack Addict who could go cold turkey. I need my fix man and I can't sell it and start over. How dare you even suggest it.

[PelagicMagic]

sure you can, hop on craigs list in Tx and start looking around for setups near your new home. Heck you might even beable to upgrade to something bigger for what you sell your stuff for