Wombat
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I'm moving house this weekend. I shall attempt to move the tank as it is without stripping it down. This is my plan after looking for tips online. Please let me know if there's a better way of doing it or if you can give me any tips.
(Juwel Vision 180)
Put shrimps (sole livestock) in suitable container.
Empty out as much water as possible.
Maybe take out a big rock or two (ideally not, will see how it feels on the day)
Place sheets of newspaper over the plants and substrate. Seal the tank with clingfilm to keep moisture in.
Empty external filter apart from a few inches in the bottom. Seal this too to stop it leaking in transit.
Slide tank onto piece of wood and place in back of car along with cabinet and all the rest of the gubbins.
Drive gingerly to new place 10 minutes away. Carefully refill tank and set up again within 2 hours.
Sounds dead straightforward to me but I'm not looking forward to it....
(Juwel Vision 180)
Put shrimps (sole livestock) in suitable container.
Empty out as much water as possible.
Maybe take out a big rock or two (ideally not, will see how it feels on the day)
Place sheets of newspaper over the plants and substrate. Seal the tank with clingfilm to keep moisture in.
Empty external filter apart from a few inches in the bottom. Seal this too to stop it leaking in transit.
Slide tank onto piece of wood and place in back of car along with cabinet and all the rest of the gubbins.
Drive gingerly to new place 10 minutes away. Carefully refill tank and set up again within 2 hours.
Sounds dead straightforward to me but I'm not looking forward to it....