Moving Entire Contents of a cycled tank to a brand new tank

[Saucy840]

Hey everyone since i am going to upgrade from a 29 to a 75 adding the fish as well , i was wondering .... I know about and how to cycle and i have done it before but my question is if i add all 3 filters (Tetra whisper 60 , Whisper 40 , Topfin 10) , The fake plants and decorations (planning to add real plants.) , Sand and water to the new tank all within a reasonable time will it effect the cycle. Will it not need to cycle , will it be alot quicker or is it a bad idea. I want to be able to move all fish in my current tank to the new one after i move all the contents of the tank but i want to make sure its alright firsts... Whats your take?

 

[Andrew McFadden]

If your carrying over everything to the new tank it should be cycled . You may have what we call a mini cycle but shouldn't last long

 

[Saucy840]

word

Thanks for the reply !!

 

[Andrew McFadden]

No problem

 

[Andrewz00]

YOu should have no issues... all the beneficial bacteria is in the substrate, filter media and decor... the water has nearly 0 bacteria in it...

you can move all your stuff and fill 100% new water and be just fine... Ive done it.

Just be sure to keep everything wet with tank water during the move.... and you should be good to go!

 

[phin]

dont let the filter media dry out, also don't let the filters just sit in old (uncirculated water) for a long period, once the oxygen in the water is used up your bacteria will begin to die.

 

[mikem691]

Also you might find that the smaller filters wont fit over the top trim on the 75. I have a 29 and 75 and wanted to use an aqua clear 50 for just bio media but the trim is too wide so it went on the 29.

 

[Saucy840]

lol Its so funny you mention that because i actually just finished cleaning the tank with it setup in my room i didn't swap yet but i notice since its a old tank the rim is huge and the top 10 don't really fit i could make it fit maybe. So im wondering if the whisper 40 and 60 will fit on there i think they will but i guess ill find out soon enough. Also since its older there is no brace in the center but the glass is 1/2 inch thick and the rims are made from wood maybe fake but looks and seems really strong and the sealing is thick n looks very well done.

I don't have a picture now because im having cell phone trouble but my room-mate is going to take one from his tablet and ill upload it.