Looking for STORE to HOUSE a BUNCH of LARGE salty FISH for 4-6 weeks

[BruceK]

I'm getting ready to sell my 360 Gal
looking to STASH my LARGE salty fish at store for 4-6 weeks while I cycle some new tanks

any ideas ? recommendations ?

Thank you !

bruce

 

[icedearth15324]

I'd first ask any stores that you frequent. If you're a recurring customer they'll probably be more willing to do something like that. Otherwise a store that has large independent systems would work best, like Reefwise. No idea if they would though.

 

[Sawdonkey]

Wouldn’t it be easier to just use your live rock in your existing system in your new setup and avoid a cycle altogether?

I know this doesn’t answer you question, and I don’t know your circumstances, but if you can, that is what I’d do.

 

[BruceK]

I was wondering if that would work..... new tank is 200 gal, i could drain my 360 enough to fill new tank completely , put in existing rock, only issues... new sump, new skimmer, new plumbing... nothing " broken in " do you really think doing this would avoid " cycling " tank ?

Bruce

Wouldn’t it be easier to just use your live rock in your existing system in your new setup and avoid a cycle altogether?

I know this doesn’t answer you question, and I don’t know your circumstances, but if you can, that is what I’d do.

 

[400gallonnano]

Those things don't matter.. jusy the rock and water does.. only thing that might would be old sand or new sand

 

[Sawdonkey]

I was wondering if that would work..... new tank is 200 gal, i could drain my 360 enough to fill new tank completely , put in existing rock, only issues... new sump, new skimmer, new plumbing... nothing " broken in " do you really think doing this would avoid " cycling " tank ?

Bruce

Great, they you can absolutely do it. Bacteria only lives on surfaces, not free-floating in the water, but I’d still fill the new tank with about 2/3 old water. There is plenty of surface area on your live rock and it won’t matter that the new equipment is not “live.”

When initially transferring, To be sure to avoid a cycle, I’d use more established live rock from your 400 in the 200 than you actually intend to use long term. After a month or so, take out what you don’t need.

I am very confident you won’t have a cycle going this route. I’ve done similar in the past with upgrades. It will be even easier with a downsize.

 

[BruceK]

Great, thank you for the info Saw

Great, they you can absolutely do it. Bacteria only lives on surfaces, not free-floating in the water, but I’d still fill the new tank with about 2/3 old water. There is plenty of surface area on your live rock and it won’t matter that the new equipment is not “live.”

When initially transferring, To be sure to avoid a cycle, I’d use more established live rock from your 400 in the 200 than you actually intend to use long term. After a month or so, take out what you don’t need.

I am very confident you won’t have a cycle going this route. I’ve done similar in the past with upgrades. It will be even easier with a downsize.

 

[BruceK]

I'm pleased to say I've worked out my issues with SHO-TANK, thanks STEVE G !

Bruce

 

[Mjl714]

Awesome, +1 for Sho Tank