Hi All,
My MGXB, Ari Gold
is 13 months now and overdue an upgrade so I plan to gather the funds and persuade the missus, ASAP! The only issue Im faced with is that the new 6x2.5x2.5ft must go in the exact place that the 4ft currently is. So taking into account the need to maintain cycled water, 3 days cycling new tank, weight/manpower and fish welfare, this is al I could think of.
1) Remove sufficient amount of the current water to fill the only available container I have that's big enough to briefly hold him, a 2.5x1x1ft container with air stone.
2) Using a large, strong, clear plastic bag, transfer him from the 4ft to the temporary container and continue to empty the tank.
3) Leaving just enough water to swim in (point being I want to retain as much cycled water as possible), move tank and cabinet/sump separately to a suitable location nearby. 3 guys should do it??
4) Transfer him back to the partially full but cycled 4ft and add multiple air stones.
5) Over 12-24 hours, slowly fill the 4ft back up to the overflow so it is able to pump and filter.
6) Having cycled the new 6ft while empty, for 24 hours, remove this water, fill up again and cycle another 12-18 hours.
7) Add his bottom dwelling tank mates and allow them to condition the water for a further 24 hours.
8) Should be just about ready???
Any input and advice would be much appreciated. Especially if I've missed something ridiculously obvious!!
Have attached pics of Ari and the current setup.
Thanks.
My MGXB, Ari Gold
is 13 months now and overdue an upgrade so I plan to gather the funds and persuade the missus, ASAP! The only issue Im faced with is that the new 6x2.5x2.5ft must go in the exact place that the 4ft currently is. So taking into account the need to maintain cycled water, 3 days cycling new tank, weight/manpower and fish welfare, this is al I could think of. 1) Remove sufficient amount of the current water to fill the only available container I have that's big enough to briefly hold him, a 2.5x1x1ft container with air stone.
2) Using a large, strong, clear plastic bag, transfer him from the 4ft to the temporary container and continue to empty the tank.
3) Leaving just enough water to swim in (point being I want to retain as much cycled water as possible), move tank and cabinet/sump separately to a suitable location nearby. 3 guys should do it??
4) Transfer him back to the partially full but cycled 4ft and add multiple air stones.
5) Over 12-24 hours, slowly fill the 4ft back up to the overflow so it is able to pump and filter.
6) Having cycled the new 6ft while empty, for 24 hours, remove this water, fill up again and cycle another 12-18 hours.
7) Add his bottom dwelling tank mates and allow them to condition the water for a further 24 hours.
8) Should be just about ready???
Any input and advice would be much appreciated. Especially if I've missed something ridiculously obvious!!
Have attached pics of Ari and the current setup.
Thanks.
