Moving a 125 Gallon Reef to New Home

[4Fish]

Tank has been going for over 10 years. I am wondering if I should sell and start over, or move everything. I recieved a few quotes, about $800.00 for the move. Any thoughts, has anyone used a company in the past to do the same.

Thanks,

 

[albano]

Perfect time/excuse for an upgrade

 

[nvladik]

I just moved a 145 a few months ago... It's painful. If starting new is an option, I would opt for that.

 

[Pablo]

Upgrade is a good option, but moving the tank to then new house it is no hard if you are planning ahead. I have moved my tank from Brooklyn to Long Island with out any issues.

 

[4Fish]

Thanks, I am going to move the tank. I feel I have an obligation to the live stock to continue to provide ideal conditions. All fish get a long in the tank, and some fish I have had for 10 years.

 

[mrdobie]

There are books and articles riten about moving a tank. Take the time and do the research. I would hate to see a 10 year old friend get hurt or even worse. Good luck and take your time.

 

[piranhapat]

I would buy a new tank for your new place. Since your tank is 10 years old. But use everything possible from your old tank. Live stock and equipment. I would feel better knowing that tank is new. Just my 2 cents...

 

[edd]

I would buy a new tank for your new place. Since your tank is 10 years old. But use everything possible from your old tank. Live stock and equipment. I would feel better knowing that tank is new. Just my 2 cents...

+1 especially in your new home. just piece of mind.

 

[WetWorks]

Honestly i own an aquarium installation and maintenance company and offer moving services, and i would suggest upgrading lol. keep what you want from the current set up and start fresh! but if you do decide to move it give me a cal 201-952-2169 my name is mike and the company is Wet Works.

 

[Aquadicted]

i would buy a new tank for your new place. Since your tank is 10 years old. But use everything possible from your old tank. Live stock and equipment. I would feel better knowing that tank is new. Just my 2 cents...

+2

 

[ENB]

Contact cleanyourtank11 he helped me move mine

 

[bklynreef]

+2

+3
All you need is moving the tank to the new home and then something going wrong somewhere down the line. take that $800 and in vest it a new 300 gallon DD tank.

 

[jcdeng]

I second getting new tank, I won't mess with a 10 year old tank.

 

[BZOFIQ]

don't even think about moving, sell and start over, I made the other choice a year ago and that was one big mistake!

 

[Brooklyn83]

Go with a new one, I paid a company in Brooklyn $800 to move my tank. They killed 90% of my corals, didn't plumb my tank once in the new house. Im pretty sure he sold most of my live stock and the rest died in his tank. save yourself the head ache.

 

[Silkyslim]

Do a new tank and let it cycle before you move if possible. I moved my tank and had an ammonia spike and a bout w brooklynella it wiped out all my fish, I lost 22 fish. Don't rush moving, plan ahead. And good luck

 

[brooklynreefers]

Man i didnt know moving a tank would be so dangerous LOL

 

[Jazeel55]

I merely emptied my tank to catch a fish and 4 show size coral died. Sell and rebuild. A tank of that age will crash

 

[ESSELO]

I moved a 220 with little to no trouble. $800 is a lot, where are you moving?

 

[Reef-gazer]

+3.
New tank ,keep livstck and equipment that's needed.
Done right you shouldn't have any problems.