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Moving to a different state..
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That far I would sell out and start over
If you are in love with the current setup, would sell off livestock and keep the equipment. You won't get what you paid for on the equipment. If you plan on setting up the tank right away, you would have the equipment.
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depends on how you feel about the tank. for me i wouldnt mind setting up a new one because i still have my starter tank. but if it was the fruition of years of labor/money and turned out the way i wanted it then i wouldnt really want to start over.
First, I would decide if its Baltimore or Dallas so to speak. Where ever you decide to go if its close enough you might be able to move everything and set back up rather quickly. If you are loving your system as is, then a short move would be no more stressfull then a tank swap with a bit more driving in between. But if planned properly, a move to a location as far as 3 or 4 hrs away could be pulled off pretty easily.
Edwardw771
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Dallas has one of largest reef clubs in America. I know DC has a club not sure about Balt. If we pick Dallas I'm sure Mark Levitson could hook you up.
Praveen, don't you have the option of moving and settling into your new place leaving the tank behind. Once you're settled in, make plently of water and go move the tank and residents.
Right now my tank is doing great so this kind of bothers me.
Honestly, if I go to Dallas, it would be for the long term, especially if I could convince the parents to come with, but that's a long shot. Best case scenario, yes worst- not for a year or so. Baltimore, definitely not.
At this point, I am fortunate enough to decide bt those two locations where my tank would be my only concern other than long term living- I don't want to settle down in Baltimore. I've visited both locations and I prefer Dallas. The main thing that's holding me back is family, friends, and my tank lol. I have more friends living in Baltimore than Dallas.
Who's that?
I thought about doing this but how probable is this if I moved to Dallas?
Edwardw771
NJRC Member
You have no problem making friends. Family and friends are a phone call away, and the tank should not be your concern you can always put another together because you have experience. The important thing to think about is what kind of opportunity are you giving up by not going to Dallas? You are young enough to take chance and live life. Nothing else will change, your family and friends will be there for you and you would never have to say "I shoulda, woulda, coulda ....."
Thanks mike. The main things are identical. The differences are: I know more people in Baltimore, been there often, and it's closer to home. Dallas- no snow, which is awesome, I don't mind living there long term, and My family would consider moving there. I know I shouldn't make my tank a reason to move somewhere but I wanted to see if it was even a possibility.
If you wanted to do a move to Dallas with the tank, you can do it. You could have a close friend house your livestock back here and do the move. In Dallas, get the tank setup and running, have a good amount of saltwater on hand and kick start the cycle with Dr. Tim's. Then, get your livestock shipped.
I would travel with the live rock with me. I would put it in coolers wrapped in wet paper towels or even wet newspaper (this is how several retailers ship it). At stops, I would moisten it with fresh saltwater. There should be minimal die off. For the sand, I would go with new. As far as the actual tank, I would just use what you have.