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[info_sponge]

exactly how difficult is it to MOVE a reef tank after its been setup? heck is it even possible?
Yes I'm new.
No I don't have a tank yet so nothing is in danger :b
My prob... im in an apt... and would LOVe a reef tank. a small one with a few fishies. I have been reading up on it in almost an obsessive manner. I don't really want to go with a nano reef.. leaning towards a 45 - 55 gal.
Thing is SOMEDAY i'll move into a house... do i have to start over? or is it possible to move it?
Or should I just keep reading and wait?

 

[garyfla]

hi
If you think you'll move in less than two
years I'd wait.Moving a tank is difficult at
best and could be a total disaster Avoid it
if you can
Gary

 

[fshhub]

if you really want a tank, set up a fowlr(fish only with live rock), now, and then when you move, they are easier to do so,a nd to go reef, would be mostly done, you'll already have the lr(which is quite an expense) and the equipment working, and established, more than likely you will still go through a mini cycle or something, but that would most likely be it
you'll also have some of the experience out of the way too, as in how and when to test your water and maintenance and such, which would be good to know how to do before going with a reef
just a suggestion

 

[broomer5]

I guess the whole moving thing will influence your decision.
Are you planning to move within the same area, or a long distance move.
If just a local move - I see no reason you couldn't go ahead and start a FOWLR or simple reef tank - get your tank up and running, lighting, filtration, etc. Have some fun, keep reading and learn your water chemistry now.
I'd not invest in too many expensive creatures, but you could certainly have some live rock, some simple beginners corals and a couple fish.
Long distance move - all depends on the timeframe, and how far you'd be moving.
Good luck
Brian

 

[ky]

After graduating from med school, I had to move 2 tanks (75, 90gal). They were very established. They had been up and running the entire time in school (11yrs). I hired my local dealer to do it. It took a while for them to fully recover, but they are fine now. I don't think I would have done it myself. I know many would, but I didn't want to lose anything.

 

[predator]

I'v moveda few tanks for people(through work) and it's no easy task. I myself am looking to move soon and dread moving even one of my tanks. Much less all four. You need to be prepared. Try and move it all at once. Plenty of buckets, stryofoam containers, newspaper and jugs. I use a truck with a trailer to move customers tanks.

 

[info_sponge]

thank you for all your info.
I will probably wait and read some more.
If it gets too bad, a fowlr will do fine.