Hey all,
First, sorry for the long post.
I know there are quite a few threads out there about moving tanks but I'm terrible at searching for them and from what I remember most of them are for moving the tank somewhere relativey nearby....Thing is, I'm not quite moving down the road....I'm moving back to miami at the end of January/ early february. About a 12-13 hour drive depending on stops.
I've been toying with the idea of taking the tank with me....it's only 30 gallons with a 20 long sump so size wise I'm not too worried.
The biggest problem I have is that I am not sure how in the world I'll be able to have ready made SW when I arrive.....I can probably take about 20-25 gallons with me with all the livestock in it. When I get there fill up the tank as much as possible, put everything back in, make SW, and fill the rest up later.
Here are the questions:
1) Will the livestock make the trip OK?
Fish: six line, yellow watchman, 2 ocellaris, neon goby, flame angel (i'll individually bag each fish). - I'm worried that it will be too cold on the way down in January or even February.
Corals: various SPS (mostly digitata, couple of acros), few zoos, flower pot, candy canes, hammer, frogspawn, xenia, mushrooms, open brain, small plate, brain coral (Favites i think), gorgonian..i think that's it
Inverts: not too worried about these guys but its various crabs, snails, and an emerald which I would like for him to make it (emotional attachment), some feather worms, sand sifting star, etc.
Sand: Do you take the sand with you? Im guessing this is a yes but I can also think of poblems it might cause.....its about a 2.5inch sandbed.
2) Is this even smart? As much as I love these guys, I dont want too end up with a bunch of dead stuff. I'd much rather sell them and give them a chance to live than take them into sure death. Of course, there is always the financial issue as well. I think I could get a decent base to start from scratch in Mia if i sold eveything. But again, I'll only do that if this is a terrible idea. I am seriously emotionally attached to these animals....its almost unhealthy.
As alays thanks for the help. I will miss the ARC and the local sponsors quite a bit. Though, as i said in a thread a while back....I will continue to pay dues as a member because despite the occassional bickering, the ultimate purpose of this club has always been fulfilled in my book....everytime I have needed help someone has always been there....that to me is invaluable and worth more than any discount. And yes I may be able to get that w/out paying $30 but the club does need cash to survive so I think I can easily sacrifice a night out to pay my dues even from Miami.....you guys have been great :up: .
First, sorry for the long post.
I know there are quite a few threads out there about moving tanks but I'm terrible at searching for them and from what I remember most of them are for moving the tank somewhere relativey nearby....Thing is, I'm not quite moving down the road....I'm moving back to miami at the end of January/ early february. About a 12-13 hour drive depending on stops.
I've been toying with the idea of taking the tank with me....it's only 30 gallons with a 20 long sump so size wise I'm not too worried.
The biggest problem I have is that I am not sure how in the world I'll be able to have ready made SW when I arrive.....I can probably take about 20-25 gallons with me with all the livestock in it. When I get there fill up the tank as much as possible, put everything back in, make SW, and fill the rest up later.
Here are the questions:
1) Will the livestock make the trip OK?
Fish: six line, yellow watchman, 2 ocellaris, neon goby, flame angel (i'll individually bag each fish). - I'm worried that it will be too cold on the way down in January or even February.
Corals: various SPS (mostly digitata, couple of acros), few zoos, flower pot, candy canes, hammer, frogspawn, xenia, mushrooms, open brain, small plate, brain coral (Favites i think), gorgonian..i think that's it
Inverts: not too worried about these guys but its various crabs, snails, and an emerald which I would like for him to make it (emotional attachment), some feather worms, sand sifting star, etc.
Sand: Do you take the sand with you? Im guessing this is a yes but I can also think of poblems it might cause.....its about a 2.5inch sandbed.
2) Is this even smart? As much as I love these guys, I dont want too end up with a bunch of dead stuff. I'd much rather sell them and give them a chance to live than take them into sure death. Of course, there is always the financial issue as well. I think I could get a decent base to start from scratch in Mia if i sold eveything. But again, I'll only do that if this is a terrible idea. I am seriously emotionally attached to these animals....its almost unhealthy.
As alays thanks for the help. I will miss the ARC and the local sponsors quite a bit. Though, as i said in a thread a while back....I will continue to pay dues as a member because despite the occassional bickering, the ultimate purpose of this club has always been fulfilled in my book....everytime I have needed help someone has always been there....that to me is invaluable and worth more than any discount. And yes I may be able to get that w/out paying $30 but the club does need cash to survive so I think I can easily sacrifice a night out to pay my dues even from Miami.....you guys have been great :up: .
