Moving 100 gallon tank

[Dieboldly]

Hey guys, I have to move my 100 gallon tank from my upstairs to the garage in the next week. I wanted to know what would be the best way to move the water and the fish. Tank isn't hard to move. I'm more worried about the fish I have and the water. The fish are about 5-12" probably. Also, how do you keep your tank cool in the garage?

 

[ehh]

to move the fish though all you need are some coolers or buckets with some tank water in them.

 

[Dieboldly]

to move the fish though all you need are some coolers or buckets with some tank water in them.

I'm thinking about getting multiple 5 gallon buckets and 3 gallons for the smaller fish. Use those to transport them. Then drain the water into a 100 gallon tote or something.

 

[Dieboldly]

It's going to be moved and set up the same day

 

[FMA4ME]

I'm thinking about getting multiple 5 gallon buckets and 3 gallons for the smaller fish. Use those to transport them. Then drain the water into a 100 gallon tote or something.

I'd skip the 100 gallon tote, you're asking for trouble there, even if it means 5 gallons at a time to a bathtub or sink. 100 gallons isn't that bad, until you spill it.

 

[tomojsg]

just move the fish in home depot buckets with lids on them.
also if your tank has been running for some time now bb
should already be establish in your filters, substrate, all
your rocks/woods and anything else you use to aqua
scape or decorate your tank so just dump the old water and
fill up with fresh clean water. just think of it as a 100% wc.

 

[ehh]

There is no reason to transport the water. Start a siphon with a garden hose and drain it out the window or out the front door.

 

[Dieboldly]

just move the fish in home depot buckets with lids on them.
also if your tank has been running for some time now bb
should already be establish in your filters, substrate, all
your rocks/woods and anything else you use to aqua
scape or decorate your tank so just dump the old water and
fill up with fresh clean water. just think of it as a 100% wc.

Last time I did a 50% water change, I killed my two African cichlids and one peacock bass

 

[GrindeL89]

I used fda approved Rubbermaid trash cans worked really good. 25 gallons of water half full. Only need two. Add the 50 gallons of old water and the 45 gallons of tap water. It's like a 50% water change. I would also use stress coat for transport then when finished setting up dose 50 gallons of aquarium salt.

 

[GrindeL89]

I would advise against the 100% wc. As that much unestablished water would kill off a lot of established BB off the out come would be a full or mini cycle. Best to keep your filter and gravel un clean for about a week. Also keep the filter media and gravel damp because BB will also die if it's surface area becomes dry. GL