Swapping Tanks

[barryp]

By the way, how long should i cycle my new 240L tank before adding the contents of my old 90L tank which currently houses the following:

2 x Gold Gouramis
4 x Cherry Barbs
3 x Zebra Loaches
3 x Ottos

Is there a time limit or should i get thim in as soon as the water is at the right temp. Should i introduce them gradually or all in one go.?

Any help appreciated.

 

[jayjay]

You move all the fish and the old filter media into the new filter at the same time.

 

[barryp]

But do i do this straight away or do i go through a fishless cycle first.? I bought the 240L tank at the weekend, should i just empty 90L of this new water and pour in the old tank including fish? and then throw my old fiilters into the new filter.?

Also, does it matter that my old JEWEL filters are smaller then the new TANKs Trigon 240 Filter slot.?

 

[jayjay]

Just fill it with water, wait for temp. to settle and move it no cycle or anything, it's pretty simple Just put the media in the new filter and move the fish. If the media is smaller that means you can put new media in aswel.

 

[barryp]

thanks jayjay, that sounds much easier and means i can get the old tank into BUY AND SELL straight away...cheers