Moving a Tank

xarumitzu

xarumitzu

Large Fish
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Jun 27, 2009
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Kalamazoo, MI
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Hello everyone,

I'm currently in college and bought and set up a 10G tank my freshman year (I'm currently a junior). However, I will probably need to go home this summer and will have to tank the 10 home with me. It's a 156 mile drive home and typically takes about 2.5 hours. Also, I drive a 2007 Impala SS and I don't quite know the best way to secure a tank in a sedan. Any advice would be appreciated.
 

Newman

Newman

Elite Fish
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Sep 22, 2009
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ok, moving tanks is something I used to do way back when i was younger so lets see if I remember this right...

First obviously remove any fish and inverts from that tank into a separate 5 gal bucket with clean, treated water. W/e method you use for moving the fish, I'm sure you know how to do it.

Now the tank...
It's advised to just empty the tank until only the gravel remains wet. also all this time you have to keep the filter media (Sponge, floss, cartridge, w/e you stuff your filter with) from your filter wet, so put that in with your fish or in a separate container with water.

Take this 10 gal and put it in your trunk, and wrap either a bunch of towels around it or a blanket or two or something, anything to cushion it. you don't want this thing to slide and break when you're driving so the more you cushion it with blankets the better.

That should be simple enough :)
 

xarumitzu

xarumitzu

Large Fish
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Jun 27, 2009
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Kalamazoo, MI
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Newman said:
ok, moving tanks is something I used to do way back when i was younger so lets see if I remember this right...

First obviously remove any fish and inverts from that tank into a separate 5 gal bucket with clean, treated water. W/e method you use for moving the fish, I'm sure you know how to do it.

Now the tank...
It's advised to just empty the tank until only the gravel remains wet. also all this time you have to keep the filter media (Sponge, floss, cartridge, w/e you stuff your filter with) from your filter wet, so put that in with your fish or in a separate container with water.

Take this 10 gal and put it in your trunk, and wrap either a bunch of towels around it or a blanket or two or something, anything to cushion it. you don't want this thing to slide and break when you're driving so the more you cushion it with blankets the better.

That should be simple enough :)
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Would the fish be okay inside the car? Or would it be too cold with the air conditioning on? It can get pretty hot in MI in the summer and I'd be a bit afraid they'd overheat in the trunk.

Thanks for the quick reply.
 

Newman

Newman

Elite Fish
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Sep 22, 2009
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Nah don't put the fish in the trunk. you put their own 5 gal bucket in the rear seat, and cushion them just like the tank so the bucket doesn't roll or fall. a tight fitting lid on the bucket helps avoid spilling water.
If you need to absolutely PACK the rear seat with stuff, do that so that the bucket doesn't have any room to fall or roll..

they'll be fine in the car with the AC. just don't go all sub-zero on them lol
 

xarumitzu

xarumitzu

Large Fish
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Jun 27, 2009
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Kalamazoo, MI
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Newman said:
Nah don't put the fish in the trunk. you put their own 5 gal bucket in the rear seat, and cushion them just like the tank so the bucket doesn't roll or fall. a tight fitting lid on the bucket helps avoid spilling water.

they'll be fine in the car with the AC. just don't go all sub-zero on the lol
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Ah, it's not fun unless snow is coming outta the vents :D. I'll even buckle them in lol. Thanks for the info, I appreciate it!
 

Newman

Newman

Elite Fish
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Sep 22, 2009
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you do not need to transport your water...just the water with the fish cuz fish need water lol.
why do you think you need to save the water sushi? I'm just curious :)
if he keeps his filter media wet in a separate container (or in with the fish) during the trip, he wouldn't run into any problems.
 

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