Moving while cycling... - Aquarium Advice

saffikeagan · 06-21-2008, 10:42 PM

Hi people,

Well, as my tank is still cycling, I'm needing to figure out the best way to move it (14 gallon) to minimize the cycle setback. Any suggestions? It can stay where it is for the next week, but I'm going to have to move it before the 1st. Where am I at in my cycle, you might ask? Well, my NH is about 4 (with the help of two shrimp), my nI is .5, my nA is 20.

**Purrbox** · 06-21-2008, 10:59 PM

Make sure that your filter material stays wet during the move and you should be fine.

**Zagz** · 06-21-2008, 11:04 PM

Very true. Keep the filter media wet and the substrate wet. You don't need to worry about the water, it contains very little of the beneficial bacteria. How far are you moving?

saffikeagan · 06-21-2008, 11:48 PM

eh, about 5 miles down the road.

marchmaxima · 06-22-2008, 05:50 AM

The rules should be the same as if the tank was cycled. Put the fish in a bucket with a heater (keep an eye on the temp), dump enough water so you have enough in there to just cover the substrate, keep the filter media wet (using tank water), move it all, set it up at the other end and you should be fine. With a 15g you should just be able to sit it in the boot of a car.

06-21-2008, 10:42 PM	#1
saffikeagan Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dallas-bloody-Texas Posts: 300	Moving while cycling... Hi people, Well, as my tank is still cycling, I'm needing to figure out the best way to move it (14 gallon) to minimize the cycle setback. Any suggestions? It can stay where it is for the next week, but I'm going to have to move it before the 1st. Where am I at in my cycle, you might ask? Well, my NH is about 4 (with the help of two shrimp), my nI is .5, my nA is 20.

06-21-2008, 10:59 PM	#2
Purrbox Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Iowa USA Posts: 5,264	Make sure that your filter material stays wet during the move and you should be fine. __________________ ~Joy 10 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 5.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 2.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - Pico Planted Photo Log

06-21-2008, 11:04 PM	#3
Zagz Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 11,337 Images: 92	Very true. Keep the filter media wet and the substrate wet. You don't need to worry about the water, it contains very little of the beneficial bacteria. How far are you moving? __________________ ----------- My Profile Page My tank & fish photos. Have you voted for AA today? Like the advice or comments someone gave you? Show your appreciation with the reputation button!

06-22-2008, 05:50 AM	#5
marchmaxima Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 651	The rules should be the same as if the tank was cycled. Put the fish in a bucket with a heater (keep an eye on the temp), dump enough water so you have enough in there to just cover the substrate, keep the filter media wet (using tank water), move it all, set it up at the other end and you should be fine. With a 15g you should just be able to sit it in the boot of a car. __________________ Sharon : Melbourne, Australia 15G Freshwater Tank 4 x 2 x 2 FW Showpiece on the way

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06-21-2008, 11:48 PM	#4
saffikeagan Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dallas-bloody-Texas Posts: 300	eh, about 5 miles down the road.