Moving An Occupied Tank?

[juelz]

Whats the best way to move a 29 gallon tank with 9 fish in it?

 

[Marcos]

How far are you moving it?

 

[juelz]

only one room over im just moving bedrooms

 

[Marcos]

How big are the fish?

 

[juelz]

most of them are about an inch and a half to 2 inches

theres i think 2 that are 3inches

 

[Marcos]

Buy a plastic dustbin or water butt (less than a tenner), they'll hold around 80 litres. Place as much water in it from your tank as you can while still being able to lift it along with your fish, heater and pump (or filter media if you have an external. You may have to bag it up if it's loose). You could put the rest of the water in buckets or loose it and top it back up once moved. You'll now be free to clear the tank and move it!

 

[juelz]

So youre basically saying that i should take all the fish out?

 

[Marcos]

Yes, unless you can lift your tank while it's full! (weighing over 120kg!)

 

[Asmp41]

Yes it's a bit of a chore but tis the only way. When taking the fish out its easier once you've taken out most of the water.
Remember to move your water and not be tempted to change it all.
A dirty tank becomes healthier than one thats not cycled. Good Luck!