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how to switch stands?
- Thread starter AChilton
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... after you are done building the stand, start building a crane ;D. Unless you are David Copperfield or Hercules the Great I dont see a way you can do this without draining the tank.
There might be another way though. It requires draining but there is minimal water loss. (So doesnt change the chemistry much)
1. Disconnect the existing sump from your tank. Keep it nearly full leave enough space to hold all existing live stock.
2. Direct the return of the sump pump so that it flows back to your sump.
3. Get a water container that can hold all the water in your DT
4. Siphon the water from the DT to water container till water level in DT has reached a height that its easy to move your live stock.
5. Start moving your live stock from DT to sump.
6. Take out rocks from DT and keep them moist.
7. Move tank to new stand and put the rock back in.
8. Pump water from new holding area back to DT, while leaving some space in DT.
9. Observe water params in DT till you thing they are OK.
10. Connect sump back to DT and keep it running for live stock to ease up to any changes in condition.
11. Drain half the water in sump to DT, put the live stock back in there.
There might be another way though. It requires draining but there is minimal water loss. (So doesnt change the chemistry much)
1. Disconnect the existing sump from your tank. Keep it nearly full leave enough space to hold all existing live stock.
2. Direct the return of the sump pump so that it flows back to your sump.
3. Get a water container that can hold all the water in your DT
4. Siphon the water from the DT to water container till water level in DT has reached a height that its easy to move your live stock.
5. Start moving your live stock from DT to sump.
6. Take out rocks from DT and keep them moist.
7. Move tank to new stand and put the rock back in.
8. Pump water from new holding area back to DT, while leaving some space in DT.
9. Observe water params in DT till you thing they are OK.
10. Connect sump back to DT and keep it running for live stock to ease up to any changes in condition.
11. Drain half the water in sump to DT, put the live stock back in there.
How big is the tank I think each gallon of water ways 12 #s so you can see how much it will way
As per this: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_much_does_one_gallon_of_seawater_weigh it's more close to 8.5 lbs at 1.025 specific gravity.
Which means that you are looking at 170 pounds of water for even a 20G aquarium. Add the weight of rocks, sand and dead weight of the tank and you are up to 200 lbs for a 20G aquarium.
...Build the crane dude unless you want to risk 200lbs of shifting weight(remember its water) to slip out of your grip and fall on your foot turning it instantly to a painful red pulp... and this is just assuming that you have a 20G tank.
I am not being negative here, just letting you know to prepare yourself that the shift involves some bit of effort and the probability of live stock die off. Make sure you are willing to go through the process for a better looking stand.
Which means that you are looking at 170 pounds of water for even a 20G aquarium. Add the weight of rocks, sand and dead weight of the tank and you are up to 200 lbs for a 20G aquarium.
...Build the crane dude unless you want to risk 200lbs of shifting weight(remember its water) to slip out of your grip and fall on your foot turning it instantly to a painful red pulp... and this is just assuming that you have a 20G tank.
I am not being negative here, just letting you know to prepare yourself that the shift involves some bit of effort and the probability of live stock die off. Make sure you are willing to go through the process for a better looking stand.
Haha yeah my tank is 75 gallons not 20 so it's gonna weigh just a tiny bit more then 200 (meaning another 600 pounds or so haha. well that's with it full) i guess i'm better off painting it or possibly veneering it. Anyone have any experience with something like this? I'll have to talk to my dad when he gets home he's knows everything about this kinda stuff.
even if you could lift a tank full of water, rock and livestock, carry it across the room, try not to spill any water or disrupt the sand bed the bottom pane of glass could smash out OR at the very least the seals on silicon get weakened and leaks are in the future.
a move like this is always tedious, I actually have to transfer my tank as well since I am changing my old aquapod stand to a custom unit. I plan on using moving men pads to drag the tank and stand away and then taking out rocks compltely, taking water out about half way, all while keeping my livestock in the DT. It might be messy but it shouldnt take long. I would recommend asking for other hands