I’m Moving, How Should I Move A 75G Tank?

[JustTheFish]

I'm not certain which fish we're talking about here but if that's the silver dollar know that they're 100% freak when it comes time to move them. It won't matter much that he's splashing around as long as he keeps landing in the water. I have had fish cruise out the top of a 5g bucket before and dollars can be jumpers. I'd put as much water in the 5g bucket as you're comfortable with and then lay a plastic trash bag over the top of the bucket. Secure it to the top w/ a piece of string so the fish can bang into the bottom of the trash bag w/out flying out onto the carpet or the street.

He'll probably raise cain in the bucket but they're pretty simple and that's the only response they have to anything they aren't already used to.

Ok, I do have a bucket lid

 

[Trouser Cough]

Xlnt. You'll want it on during the move as he's going to be excited.

 

[Trouser Cough]

You're probably going to be surprised at how difficult it can be to catch a full grown silver dollar in a 75g tank. I had several in a 200g and they move like a lightning bolt. Might help to drop the water level before you try to catch that fish.

 

[tlindsey]

Might help to drop the water level before you try to catch that fish.

Yes best advice given.

 

[tlindsey]

Remember I stated earlier no need to save the water from the 75 gallon. You just need enough for the buckets for the fish to go in.

 

[Something Fishy Here]

I've moved tanks from apartment to apartment a few times, it's simple. Drain some tank water into the buckets. Then lower water level to maybe fin level. Then catch your fish and put in the bucket, add lids. Then drain as much water as you can out of the tank keeping substrate wet. Remove as much decor as possible for weight. Keep filter media wet. Move everything to new house. Add water and dechlorinate it. Add fish and filter. Put decor back in, sit down and watch your fish. It's stressful the first time but for going just across the street you should be fine, you can even use furniture dollys to roll the tank over.

 

[ruincccc]

+1 to what everyone has said. I moved with my multiple tanks including a 75 gallon 5 months ago, putting fish in buckets worked out really well. 2 advice is to add an air stone as needed as I suspect my roseline barbs died from lack of oxygen being with too many other fish in a same bucket, and to drain your water and take out substrate as much as possible since they add substantial weight unless you have really strong movers.

 

[duanes]

If you were moving a significant distance, and the fish were going to remain in the bucket for days I'd suggest getting a battery operated air pump like the one I keep in my collecting kit, but just across the street, if you plan your time right......

It is a good idea to cover the bucket, just a bit of darkness keeps the fish calm, and may keep them from jumping.

And I agree, old water is basically useless, toss it down the drain, or on the lawn.
When I moved after a divorce, I moved 10 larger than 100 gallon tanks, and over 20 large fish in the above manner.

 

[fiskergannet]

Moving a 75G tank can be a bit of a challenge, but don't worry, we'll help you clean up this mess, bro! First off, keep some water from the tank to help maintain stability and reduce stress on the fish during the move. As for the algae, it might die off due to the change in environment, but you can always handle it later.
When it comes to cleaning up, consider reaching out to АОА Moving services. They can assist with safely transporting your tank and equipment to the new place. Remember, moving across the street may seem easy, but it's always better to take precautions and ensure the well-being of your aquatic buddies.

 

[dogofwar]

Simplest thing is to set up a Rubbermaid container at your new place (with 100% fresh, dechlorinated water) with the filters from your existing tank and transfer the fish from your 75g via buckets to it. Then you'll have time to move and set-up the existing tanks in your new tanks without issues.