Barnsey

thanks for all everyones input, will let you know how it goes. last time I moved a 450lt tank with no issues, no losses so fingers crossed

Thanks everyone, to answer some of the questions, we are moving approx. 10km. I am going to have to empty the tank the day before moving as the movers are arriving at approx. 10am and I don't think I will have time to clear out tank on the day. I have approx. 15 baby to mid angels, 40 odd school fish, 6 clown loaches, 3 whiptails the plan at this stage is to transfer the fish with water to 60lt tank (I will then leave them in this to transport, just drain off enough water to enable me to carry it as I don't want to catch them, let them go too often as I don't want to stress them any more than I have to). Get a big bin and set up the two canister filters to run in this. Get tank set up and aqua scaped at new home, fill, let temp settle approx. 24 hours then do water changes in the 60 lt tank to acclimatise fish then transfer them to the main tank again. Don't think I could transport enough of the original water to make it worth while. Question: what plastic containers are safe to use for the filters?? im just thinking of a big bin

Hi all, I have to move my 550lt fresh tropical tank in a couple of weeks. Any tips appreciated, especially on how to keep the bacteria in the canister filters alive, can the fish/water go in any type of plastic container or does the container have to be food quality. plan at the moment is to transfer fish into 60lt tank(s) with the water from main tank, move main tank, fill, using some of the original water, let it settle for a couple of days then start adding the fish back in over the next week or two?? Any thoughts much appreciated.

Yes that's right, layer of aquatic mix then substrate of choice. just be careful when adding the water not to stir up the clay (aquatic mix). Don't think it changes the ph but not too sure.