Fill it or wait?

[hypertech]

I think I might be able to get my water system soon. The problem is, the room the tank is in (BC 29) needs new carpet but I'm not getting the new carpet for many months (have to complete the basement renovation before carpet goes in).

Is it a big deal to drain the tank and move it for the carpet install? I don't want to wait to fill the tank and get it going, but I'm wondering if I need to.

Matt

[patent]

I think I might be able to get my water system soon. The problem is, the room the tank is in (BC 29) needs new carpet but I'm not getting the new carpet for many months (have to complete the basement renovation before carpet goes in).

Is it a big deal to drain the tank and move it for the carpet install? I don't want to wait to fill the tank and get it going, but I'm wondering if I need to.

Matt

How solid is the stand? I've taken 30 gallon tanks on a good stand, drained it half way, picked it up and moved it, and put the water back in. Two people is recommended, and if your stand might twist I wouldn't, but its doable.

Personally, I would put tile around the fish tank anyway, kind of like a fireplace. I spill far too often for a carpet.

patent

[darasy]

do it

[storrisch]

I had to bring the RedSea Max out to the MAS show. I drained it on Friday night, brought it out there and set it up. Came back on Sunday night and broke it back down and then set it up at the store again. Just have some buckets on hand to drain the water into. Drain it to the sand, move it gently, and then refill through the back section of the tank so you dont get a sandstorm.

[hypertech]

Just put the rock and corals in the bucket? I have LOTS of rubbermaid tubs so that isn't a problem.

Would I be able to leave rock without corals exposed to the air while moving?

Tile is out of the question - I just won't spill :) Its only a 29 gallon tank with no sump so it shouldn't be that bad.

The living room is sunk about 9" so I can't just slide it out of the way. I'll have to take it off the stand, but that's not a huge deal.

[darasy]

yeah rocks will be fine to open air i just keep mines moist and never completely dry shouldnt have too much die off

[hypertech]

Alright, the RODI system has been ordered!

How much sand should I put in? Right now I have 1"-1.5", I'm wondering if I should add another .5".

[storrisch]

even most of the coral should be fine to hit the air for a bit. Just tell them it is low tide.

[hypertech]

I just got my RODI unit. The Filter Guys are great. They delivered a great unit really fast. Hookup was a breeze.

Now I just have to figure out what to do about live rock and I'm on my way.