transfering from one tank to other

[thrilljunky]

My sweetie went to pick up a new tank yesterday and instead of coming home with a 55, we now have a 75

. We are taking down the 20 gallon and putting the stuff from the 20 into the 75. The 75 has ls and saltwater in it right now. We are getting additional lr today. We are putting the lr, ls, and the cleaners, heaters, powerheads, and filter (just to help cycle) from the 20 into the new tank. SO here is the question. Will the tank have to cycle over again or will the items from the 20 be enough for it to be cycled? We arent trying to rush the new tank, just wondering what to expect. We are putting the little clown fish from the 20 into one of our other tanks that has been up and running for a while and may move him to the big tank at a later date after everything is all settled in.
thanks

 

[mr_x]

i would purchase as much new rock as you are going to want, and put that in the tank with powerheads and heater, and let that cycle the tank. in about a month, you can add your livestock and existing rock.