Moving tank

External Since: Jul 20, 2003 Posts: 58

Hi all - I plan to move my 29g tank to my kitchen counter tomorrow. Are there
any special precautions I should take? I can save 7g in the containers I
usually use for siphoning dirty water, is that enough? The new location is
right in front of a window, is algae going to become a prob? Is doing this
going to start the cycling process all over again?

Those are the only concerns that come to mind for the moment (besides throwing
my back out getting the thing over there). Thanks! :]

External Since: Jun 26, 2003 Posts: 101

In article <20030905235255.17831.00000456.TakeThisOut@mb-m01.aol.com>,
givemeabmw.TakeThisOut@aol.com says...
> Hi all - I plan to move my 29g tank to my kitchen counter tomorrow. Are there
> any special precautions I should take?
Are you sure the counter can support the weight? 29G is over 300 lbs.
It's probably OK, but you sound like you need more to worry about. :-)

> I can save 7g in the containers I
> usually use for siphoning dirty water, is that enough?
Yes, that's plenty, it amounts to a 75% PWC.

> The new location is
> right in front of a window, is algae going to become a prob?
Probably, yes.

> Is doing this
> going to start the cycling process all over again?
It shouldn't, provided you move the filtration system
as well as any gravel or sand with the tank.
>
> Those are the only concerns that come to mind for the moment (besides throwing
> my back out getting the thing over there). Thanks! :]
That's a good one to be concerned about. If at all possible, you
should try to have someone there to at least keep you company
(and to dial 911 if need be) just to be on the safe side.

Ok, back to lurk-mode for a while....