transporting aquarium

[Madmilkman]

I have been researching aquariums both fresh and salt for a while now. I have purchased a 90 gallon and have gone back and forth on what kind to do(haven't started anything yet), and now a friend of mine has told me of a 45 gallon corner tank set up as saltwater. I can get the tank,filtration system(not sure type) lights(again not sure type) live rock and coral for 50 bucks. My question is.... Is there any special precautions I should take to transport everything(going to be about 120 miles) or do I just put live rock and coral in buckets of aquarium water and if so could I reuse the water to put back in the aquarium. Also for rock and coral would I need air stones in buckets for the move? I think 50 bucks is a good deal on everything and would hate to miss out. Any feedback is appreciated.

 

[Gibb72]

Just put the rock and coral in pails with lids and the tank water it will be fine. You can use the water again, plus I would make up a bucket of extra saltwater to top up with when you set it all back up

 

[Madmilkman]

Thanks for the reply

 

[marty20]

You have the right idea, I transport a 20 gallon from home to my dorm room every year. I leave the sand in the actual tank though so I don't disturb it too much

 

[Madmilkman]

O.k. Thanks for the reply