how do i transfer old coral into new tank

[duke62]

hi im thinking of getting a larger tank.if i get this how can i transfer my coral and fish into new tank.do i have to let it cycle again or can i just add my old water with the extra RO water and transfer in one day.let me know thank u:givebeer:

 

[crox99]

I upgraded from a 65 to a 120. I added all the wats from my old tank and new ro/di and put back all the corals and fish in the same day. I didn't loose anything.

 

[nanoreefer22]

If you can, give the tank a day to settle. If you can't, go for it. Just make sure you keep your rock in water all the time so you don't have a mini cycle bigger than you should have. You'll be fine. We transfered Mikes(Slamajamas) 90 to a 125 all in one day, livestock and all.

-Upgrade King

 

[jhale]

the majority of bacteria you need is in the rocks.

using the old water is good so the coral does not go into shock.

make up the new water well ahead of time if you can.

the other factor is you may have to get more rock to provide more space for the good bacteria. if you get uncured rock it's better to cure it in a seperate container, that will let you avoid any cycles in the tank.

 

[duke62]

alright i have around 90 lbs of rock in my tank.i am going from a 75 to probably a 110.if i cant find cured rock by saturday 90 ibs will be all right till i get the other 20 lbs and should i transfer my old sand into new tank

 

[crox99]

I put all my sand in the fugium.