Transferring existing setups into a new tank

[skinz180189]

Just curious how you guys go about transferring an existing setup into another tank?

I'm going to be transferring fish and other aspects of the setup (plants,decor,substrates) into a larger tank. I will be using an external filter this time instead of internals. I don't have the space to let the new tank mature, as there's no way I'll be able to lift it even half full of water.

So, are there any ways I can get around this like using water/filter media from the existing setups?

 

[AdAndrews]

run the filter you are currently using on your set-up at the moment with the new filter, or simply switch the media into the new filter.