Is Transferring Fish to a New Tank Really as Scary as You Think?

Time for an Aquarium Upgrade! This aquarium upgrade before and after video will go through the process of breaking down your old tank, swapping out your substrate to preserve the beneficial bacteria, transferring all your equipment, and finally moving your aquarium fish to their new home.
The aquarium setup can be fun but should be done right. Completing your aquarium swap should preserve as much bacteria as you can. This will reduce cycling time of your new aquarium. Displayed is a new 75 gallon aquarium. Aquarium upgrades are done all the time in the fish keeping hobby, are you ready for yours?
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[@KaveManAquatics]

Have you thought about upgrading your tank? Share your thoughts below, what size tank do you see yourself having? Dont forget to Subscribe! - kzbin.info

[@PiTaReX]

KaveMan Aquatics I’m upgrading from 55 to 90

[@PiTaReX]

KaveMan Aquatics can you add any type of a young Cichlid with 3 adult angelfish?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Peter Rexinis Depends what kind of cichlid. Depending where they are from determines what kind of water parameters they need. African cichlids need different water PH and hardness than angel fish.

[@danielbell2269]

What is a common size larger than the 75 ? I have a 55 and am ready to move up however the 75 is not enough upgrade for what I'm planning 100 ? 110 ?

[@amtravelsaus]

Ive got a 250G on its way .. actually stuck deciding what to stock it with :D Also definately looking into best filtration for that , any suggestions will help here ( got an idea , but no harm in getting another opinion 👍

[@green7449]

This is concrete and perfect, well done. But, you forgot to mention a crucial step. Get a few big ass friends who can help move the tank. 😂

[@KaveManAquatics]

🤣🤣 Yup, you definitely need those guys! Thanks! 😊

[@nickbisson8243]

@@KaveManAquatics preferably friends that know better than to try n pick up your cousins 125 full of gravel by just the corner to see how "heavy" it is n cracked the whole bottom smfh. Though I was gonna see a grown man cry I felt soooo bad for him.

[@levincelestino6762]

Thanks a bunch! Im planning on upgrading to a 10Gallon today. This will help bypass that weeks of cycling a new tank.

[@kalilili9309]

Same here! I’m so excited to set up their new home!

[@ohno316]

Upgrading to a 10g? 😄 🤣 😂 From what? A coffee cup?

[@hiroshirakami5262]

@@ohno316 yes a coffee cup from your mothers Cupboard. She lent it to me after i F'd her.

[@Junefarious]

@@ohno316 I'm sayin😭

[@PULAG]

I have 3 10g just sitting around. No room for em after I got my big tanks lol

[@lakendraedmond8991]

Had to come back and leave a review. Was going to drip acclimate but didn’t feel like doing that. I watched this video, mimicked everything, and all of my fish made it alive and safe from my 26 gal to my 55 gal. Thank you so much for this video!!! SUBSCRIBED!!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience with us, So glad I was able to help! 😊

[@DGGuaglianone]

You always have exactly the videos I’m looking for Kev. Can’t wait to see more of the new fish kave too!

[@austinrandall1343]

Man every time I have a issue I come straight to your Paige and just to see if you have dealt with what I’m going through and you got it ready to press to play appreciate you Kev much respect and congrats bro on stacking up those followers hard work pays off 🙏🏾💪🏾

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro, Glad you've been finding the channel helpful! Appreciate that positive feedback too 😊💪

[@biggrigg1026]

I’m upgrading my “overstocked” 60g to a 90g in the next few weeks and have been researching ways to do it safely for the fish. Like you, the new tank will be in the same place as the existing one. One issue for me is I want to use a completely different substrate in the new one. I’m gonna rely on the current sponge filters, hob and prime and hope for the best. Ideally I’d like to cycle the new tank first but I just don’t have the space for both tanks.

[@KaveManAquatics]

I hear you, that would still work. There’s plenty of BB in your sponge filters and hob. If you wanted to be extra safe add some Seachem stability, but I doubt you would even need that. Make sure to test your water daily in case of any ammonia or nitrite spikes. If you do get a spike, do this - kzbin.info/www/bejne/naWZk4NqlNVqn6M

[@christinaroler3675]

I came up on you late in the game...the information was invaluable. Thankyou!!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Better late than never! 😊💪 Its my pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@jojoorsmth]

Thanks for the tips! I’m moving my clownfish from a 10 gallon baby 10 to their permanent 20 gallon tank!! This was so helpful in making sure I did it perfectly!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help! Congrats on the new tank! 😊

[@imzu]

This is exactly what I was looking for! I am going to transfer my goldfish into a 100 gallon tank and was really unsure how to go about it. Thank you!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Awesome! Glad I was able to help! 😊

[@Lorenz_c]

I’m going to get a upgrade for my chichlids for Christmas! Thank you!!! Nice video👏

[@KaveManAquatics]

Lorenz Collins haha, lucky fish! 😊😊

[@joeestes4958]

Watching this older video. So 9 months ago you went from 46 gallon to 75 gallon. You now have a 210 and 150 lol. 2 years from now videos are going to be upgrading my 400 to 450 and 600 to 800. 5 years it will be an entire basement aquarium lol

[@KaveManAquatics]

HAHA, I think you can see into the future my friend!! 😆💪

[@nitrolight1778]

That is how it always goes when you get addicted to aquatics XD The size of your current aquarium is never enough! Gotta go bigger always!

[@Chris-nn3vu]

Cool tank 👍 I upgraded my tank from 80 litres to 160 litres a few months ago. I didn't use my existing stuff like you I started again from scratch.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Chris S Cool, im sure you made sure tank was cycled before adding fish right 😉

[@Chris-nn3vu]

@@KaveManAquatics of course. Took ages but worth the wait

[@KaveManAquatics]

Chris S for the love of your fish, always worth it 👍

[@roganjosh91]

If you using different substrate can you still do swap over like this ?

[@kayleeann7503]

Thank you this helped me move my fish to a new tank safety

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help 😊

[@miwarrior060709]

My daughter won ONE goldfish at a carnival. She is 29 years old. That was 4 years ago. Idk how this fish is still alive but it needs a bigger tank now. I have formed a grandparent relationship with this fish! 🤣 (jk) but for real I don’t know what I’m doing. There isn’t enough rocks at the bottom of the 10 gallon to put into a new tank. It’s a circular tank and he zooms around because he is trying to stretch he’s too big now for it. If I add new rock or substrate to the old wouldn’t it cover the old bacteria?? There is not that much rock at all. He need more. Also can I get him/her a friend?? Is it lonely? 😕🤦🏻‍♀️ I’ve been trying to read up but there’s conflicting stories about it. I’ve saved it’s life so many times. Please help me.

[@santhavaraja3373]

I dont know Ihow i I missed your channel when i needed it. Your videos are so informative. I enjoy watching them. Keep it up brother.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks, I really appreciate that! 😊

[@quki3]

How do you do it? You’re the google of aquarist vloggers 🎉! I type my random questions and without fail , you are usually the only one with my answer!! Thank you!!❤ Lol… I’m moving my endler’s from a 10 gallon to a 20. I really should move them to a 40.. I have one of those too. ) I splurged at last tank sale) 😉

[@KaveManAquatics]

Haha Thank you, I try my best to have at least 1 video for the most common questions. Glad you’re enjoying the channel! Congrats on the tank upgrade 😁

[@thedamddino4893]

Thanks for showing how to do it correctly. Before I didn't know how to upgrade the tank properly, now my tiger barbs can finally get out of my 20 gallon (;

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure, glad the video helped!

[@obamama4632]

Thanks for this video! Im hopefully upgrading from a 15 gallon to a 30 gallon soon and this video is a huge help 😁

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheHurdyGurdyMan.]

Thank you! This vid. helped a lot. I accidentally cracked my 5 gallon tank when putting the driftwood in after cleaning and water was dripping out. Had to upgrade to a 10 gallon and this video helped me take the proper steps to transfer everything over and get the new tank started.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad it helped! 😁

[@ketok1065]

Well done on 13.5k!!!! Smashing it. Upgrading my tank and this was helpful

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks! 😊 Congrats on your upgrade 💪

[@ketok1065]

@@KaveManAquatics thank you 🥳🥳

[@RosieKuhnPhD]

This is exactly what I was looking for! You are great!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help! I've upgraded a few times since then...check this playlist out - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8NoPvgadPw5DAr31HCpjuIz

[@jonq.8603]

Man exactly. I also enjoyed the wave maker video

[@unusualaquariumecosystems5805]

Definitely agree its a good idea to use the original substrate.

[@KaveManAquatics]

👍

[@dennispeleg7843]

Just upgraded the 75 to a 125 but boy, the fish are loving the 6ft space! Just ordered my last 2 putting me at 24 fish. For some reason the transition from the 75 to the 125 was so much easier than when I went to the 75 gallon. Had that 50 gallon tote and battery air pump was a life saver! Added a new fx6 that makes it 2 filters with added established bio media. 2100 gph wave maker on top and 1600 on bottom on the other side and the fish colors are popping hard but probably just trying to figure out there new home. But thank you, I was able to this without issues from watching your videos. Not gonna lie, transfer substrate sucked the most lol

[@adcooper17]

I am concerning doing the same thing. I am afraid to move everything because I don’t want to lose any fish due to ammonia spikes in the new tank. From my understanding, you moved everything over with no issues.

[@dennispeleg7843]

@@adcooper17 had no issues at all. I transferred my substrate and added some new substrate. Thoroughly rinse the new substrate if you are putting more. I had one established fx6 but I also seeded new bio media a month prior putting it in a new fx6. I currently run 2 fx6 filters for bio media and a fx2 for water polishing. I didn't have any spikes at all and I added all new water. The transfer took about 3-4 hours for me and omg, what a move. Between moving the old tank and installing the new one. Make sure you have nothing planned that day lol.

[@dennispeleg7843]

I emphasize though, make sure you have an aquarium heater temp control. I just had heater cook my fish and crash my cycle. It's been 3 weeks and I'm still trying get through it between 3 bacteria blooms, white algae and rotten smell.

[@dennispeleg7843]

If all is good, the fish will enjoy that bigger tank for sure.

[@god.2574]

So excited to move my 1 Betta who I love to a bigger tank with a better pump that doesn’t have much flow! The one I have now is a small tank and has lots of water flow which he hates so I got him a new tank and finding out all I need to do is add the filter and the conditioner and stuff makes me very happy so I can add him right away! Love it thank you

[@KaveManAquatics]

Congrats! 😁

[@wendieh.977]

Super helpful. Did you fill the new tank with water from the old tank + fresh treated water? Or don’t use old tank water?

[@KaveManAquatics]

You dont need to use any of the old tank water, unless the tank is being kept at a much different PH level than what your source water is. Here's another, more frequent video I did on the same topic - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXy3mn2ClNilrKc

[@edwardaponte3543]

Really great videos you put out. Keep up the great job.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Really appreciate that!

[@marcosb2795]

Thank you I wasn’t sure what to do 👌👌👌

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help! 😊

[@anthonynguyen305]

Kev, great video! I’m upgrading from a 20 gallon tank to a 55 gallon. I will be moving all my substrate and decorations over to the new tank as instructed to keep positive bacteria. My current 20 gallon filter is not enough to accommodate the 55 gallon so I plan to use the old filter plus a new bigger filter for the new tank. Approximately how long until I can move my fish over? Thanks in advanced!

[@KaveManAquatics]

By using the old filter as well as the new one, and transferring decor, you already have enough bacteria to handle your bio load. You can add fish same day! 😁

[@anthonynguyen305]

@@KaveManAquatics thank you!

[@PULAG]

I want to use lighter colored substrate so mixing aragonite would blend better, but it'll drain the dark colors in my fish. I find with black sand, my Jack Dempsey and others have a better color.

[@khemrajissuree6514]

Very Informative videos. Good job Kev. Thank you

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks, glad you found it helpful!

[@Shermanre1]

Very helpful video. Appreciate the content!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@JNC1973]

You could have cleaned the filter media and the substrate if you just add Seachem Stability to the new water and let the filter run for a little while. That's what it is made for it makes the water safe for the fish to go in sooner. At least that's what I did and fish were fine. 🤷‍♂

[@mikesmith-wk7vy]

This is a good video I’m planning on transferring and upgrading from a 55 to either 75 or 180

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

[@alexstokes6249]

This video helped me a lot big thanks 👍🏾

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help! 😊

[@davidwayneprins]

this gives me some starting points for possibly upgrading my 30 breeder to a 45. I'm space limited so pretty much the only way I can go is up.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@kivalily]

really great informative easy to watch video,subscribed :)

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks for the sub! Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@apontutul]

Thanks for sharing this

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@bee1260]

thank you! looking to move my betta from a 6 gal rimless to a 10 gal so i can move him back and forth from college easier since his tank cracked (but isn't leaking) from moving him to college and i know it will crack more and probably actually break come the next time i need to move his tank across the state

[@Dilf_Lover29]

Thank you so much for this video! Hopefully moving my betta sorority to their new 20 gallon long will go smoothly 😊

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure!

[@martroger5063]

Love your vids keep them coming

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Will do! 😊

[@andrewhagan7750]

I'm knew to the hobby find this video very helpful hopefully I have the same success.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you found it helpful. Here’s a great playlist I made for beginners, will be helpful too - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er

[@949UnderGroundHipHop]

Great video. Question. Can I transfer water from my old tank to the new and just dechlorinate what ever extra what I’m adding ?

[@brianhahn3296]

Nice vid man, I recently went from a 75 to a 180 acrylic, fish love it

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thats awesome! Im sure your fish appreciate you!! lol

[@melian2003]

Excellent thank you

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help 😊

[@NYCityCichlids]

Good upgrade sir. They cichlids will like it.

[@KaveManAquatics]

NYCity Cichlids Thank you bro, I hope so! 😊

[@bladenuckols]

I set up a 75 gal yesterday upgrading from my 30. Ive moved over the sand, sponge filter, and an additional sponge that was in the 30. Ive been dosing prime and stabilty. Waited till this morning and seen my ammonia had started.. then tested again hours later and everything looked normal. However my Nitrate is still at zero. I added my fish in anyway assuming the tank was cycled. Do you think that was a good idea and do you think the fish will live?

[@carlossalinas6234]

In the process of upgrading. I’m cycling the tank this week and hope to transfer fish this weekend. I’m using new gravel, however, I put a thin layer of old substrate under the new gravel in the new tank. I also added some used foam in the filter and added a bacteria booster.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Make sure to also use prime daily until you’re sure the tank is cycled. Prime will keep the water safe for the fish in the meantime.

[@1fishingcraze652]

Thank you so much for this video you saved my fish and I can’t thank you enough I could come to you in person and give you big kiss

[@KaveManAquatics]

🤣🤣 Thank you! 😊

[@SaudiGangStar]

A question out of the blue of course 😅 Did your electricity bill went higher? I mean since you got loads of equipments .. second question how much that cost you yearly to maintain? Thx man

[@SergioSanchez-iv8bz]

Relatively new tank guy here. Quick question: could you siphon some the the water from the old tank to the new tank? Maybe do an 80/20 water change?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Sure you could. If you're worried about changing water parameters too much that would work fine. Just keep in mind you're also transferring nitrates over 😊

[@maryaevins547]

Hello Sir. Did you use any water from your old tank? I read that it will be best? I have a 6 gal. tank (for 2 Mollies, supposedly), but the fun of watching them keeps making me want more. Now I'm considering maybe 🤔 a 50. ????? MAYBE. LOV your vid. - Blessings.

[@rahrah8962]

Nice one Kevin , Nurture the baby fishes and they will give many years of pleasure

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks bro, I agree! 😊

[@loganwidby5953]

That intro was smooth

[@KaveManAquatics]

🤣🤣 thanks bro

[@keeshaun2010]

I heard to never use the old sand. Is there a difference when upgrading a reef tank.

[@danishanash693]

I’m doing this now but I used new substrate we will see how it goes

[@KaveManAquatics]

Good luck! 💪

[@badmashsport9215]

Thanks KaveMan. Looking forward to next week video. How did you attach your black background to the tank?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Leigh Reddan Thanks! Just bought the background at LFS, used box cutter and some tape...very easy.

[@Ymatos09]

Awesome!!!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! ;)

[@clairehall816]

Hello!...i will be upgrading tank soon, thanks so much for the video..i have a tropical tank, I will be putting cold water in to the new tank, I'm assuming I need to heat the tank water up in the new tank whilst the fish are in the other tank waiting to be transferred?thanks

[@stanwhite2869]

Good evening; Should I continue to use a water conditioner with a reverse osmosis system. As usual, your input valued and appreciated.

[@KaveManAquatics]

No need for it, the RO system removes all dissolved metals from your water, including chlorine 👍

[@fashionbarbie7]

I thought it would be hard changing tanks but of course Kev does it again and shows me that it's really not hard at all. When you transfer them over, do you need to check the PH levels and make sure the new tank is good for them? I know you didn't do it but I'm just curious

[@KaveManAquatics]

Good eye! Yes you should make sure your PH levels are the same in new tank as old tank, especially if you keep african cichlids at a higher than normal PH. Since I used my old substrate which has crushed coral and aragonite sand the water had a good amount of buffering capacity.

[@fashionbarbie7]

@@KaveManAquatics Oh okay perfect because I purchased a 55G (should've waited) but guess what Kev..No one warned me about the "fish binge" that comes with this hobby (I saw your video after I bought my tank) so now of course I want a 150G tank to add as many as the tank allows while not making my babies uncomfortable of course but since I have African Cichlids and they are all males I know I need to crowd them up a bit. I have everything that you have literally down to vitamins lol So whenever I am ready for that big change, I def will be reaching out to your page and watching these videos again and again until I can change tanks with my eyes closed lol. Although I'm a beginner, I want to own an aquarium room one day so I have to bust my behind now and learn as much as I can :)

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yea we veterans in the hobby call that MTS. Multi Tank Syndrome lol Many get bit by that bug! And there’s always plenty to learn and room to grow in this hobby, that’s why I love it!! 💪

[@kelliepostlethwaite2282]

Hi kev i wondered if you can help with advice im moving my small carp and goldfish to a bigger tank in the next couple days and want to use their current tank to give my cardinal minnows a bigger tank if i swap over the filter media on their current tanks with the fish and share the water between the new tank and old and fill with fresh is that a safe way of setting both tanks up at the same time i cant find any videos of doing a double upgrade and obviously want to do it the safest way possible. By the way love your videos they have really help since i started the hobby 3 months ago ❤

[@PYROMANIA1988]

Can I use the same method when moving fish like angels and tetras from a 37g tank to a 75? I heard angels can be sensitive..

[@paulbusk4421]

Hi, where did you get the stone decoration from? I have just got a new 70 gallon tank and would like to get the same. Hoping I can get them shipped to the UK.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Found it in my local petsmart. I have a link to it in my shop. Check it out here - koji.to/kaveman_aquatics

[@ribbit782]

You should always move the fish to a bucket away from the substrate before mucking up their water.

[@lindawilliams7264]

Thanks for the info the only thing was i was going to transfer the water from the old tank also is that not a good idea and the new tank will have a new fx6 also i have been trying to become a member but i have not be able to complete that process

[@KaveManAquatics]

Hey Linda, looks like you're a member now 😊 I noticed this comment is a month old so hopefully you were able to transfer your fish over successfully. Sorry Im only getting to your comment now, KZbin doesn't always do a great job with notifications.

[@danielbell2269]

Wondering on opinions on a Blood Parrot added to my Severem community tank with Angels etc. Very peaceful with 20 fish now and I don't want a battle zone , ever again !! Thanks

[@KaveManAquatics]

Blood parrots are hit or miss in my experience. You can get a peaceful one or a total ass. My Parrot is somewhere in between.

[@MikeJones-em8vz]

It's crazy you do so much, I've never done any of that for 20+ yrs no chemicals..

[@KaveManAquatics]

Congrats

[@Slider617]

Great video and very informative. How would you do this with a planted tank?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks! Pretty much the same. Just keep your plants moist as you transfer them over 😁

[@Slider617]

@KaveManAquatics Ok sounds good. Thank you for your kindness.

[@boxerbabesdollyharper3703]

Good morning! I might have missed it, but what were your thoughts on the bow front vs a long? I've got an opportunity to get a 36g bow front and not sure simply because of the height vs length. I plan n either a salt water or fresh and not quite sure yet on which fish I'll get. Thanks!

[@Whoozydoozy45]

I’ve seen it a in a few different videos and I gotta know.... what’s behind that door your always blocking lol 😂 love the content

[@KaveManAquatics]

lol my secret stash!

[@Vernydog92]

I know this video is older but when you transfer the substrate would this be the time to also transfer any aquatic plants to plant them in the substrate again in the other tank? I am going to be transferring all my fish, shrimp and snails to a new pond in a month or two so just curious cause I also have live plants with them in their old tank.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yes, correct! Also, don’t let those plants or the substrate dry out

[@briantheriault6960]

You don’t use any of the water from the old tank? I am upgrading my turtles tank next weekend and my main concern was making sure I could get it cycled well enough to move him within about 12 hours. I have limited time because I was planning on installing my main filter first and leaving the smaller secondary filter until he is moved in, just to have some filtration still and to keep the water moving. I was going to use my provac gravel vacuum to transfer 1/2-3/4 of the water to the new tank. That should filter out almost all of the debris as it goes. I plan to run the canister filter most of the day and over night not only to help cycle, but because I was going to try to run it through bulkhead holes at the bottom of the tank that the previous owner was running a sump filter through, and I want to make sure everything works ok and doesn’t leak or anything. Any experience running a canister filter through a bottom drilled bulkhead?? I have a cascade 1500. Any thoughts/opinions/tips are appreciated!

[@dennispeleg7843]

When I upgrade my tank soon, I'm going to use all my old substrate and I will definitely need more. Would mixing it with new substrate hurt anything as far as beneficial bacteria?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Your main concern will be transferring your filter and its media over to the new tank. Substrate does have bacteria in it but not as much as inside your filter. Mixing new substrate will be fine 😊

[@dennispeleg7843]

@@KaveManAquatics 10-4 thank you

[@petstang3864]

Great video! My substrate has been in the tank for several years. Although I vacuum the gravel every 2 weeks I’m sure it’s still dirty. So I have two questions: 1. Should I drain the water from the old tank into buckets and place my fish in the buckets so they are not exposed to old tank water that has been stirred up and will be cloudy? 2. Should I rise the old gravel before putting it into new tank? Thanks!

[@masterbroadcast1]

Look at what he says at 2:40

[@JAY133312]

That’s super easy. Try doing that on a planted tank lol

[@chriswilliams7319]

I'm moving from a 3ft to a 4ft, and this video was what I was looking for! I'm so nervous to try this and lose all of my fish 😅 (I'm still fairly new to fish keeping) To confirm... By just using the cycled filter and the substrate, they should be all good?? I don't need to keep the old water? Do I need to be scared of water cycling and killing the fish? Is it recommended to do water changes regularly after, or leave it for a little to settle before you start changes again?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Correct, by using your old media your tank will be instantly cycled. It'll be like doing a 100% water change. After adding the fish test your water to ensure there arent any ammonia spikes. You may lose some BB during transfer. But they will reproduce quickly. Dose the new tank with Prime to detoxify any short term ammonia spikes. Then do your regular scheduled water changes.

[@irmacarrillo2726]

I'm new also, and I wanted to ask how it went.. your tranfer. ? I'm in the same boat you were. 😩 I dont want to lose any of my babies.

[@scottfez9742]

Would you consider doing the same thing doing a move with fancy goldfish? The only problem I have is I am having a completely new set up filter included, I just have a small 20 gallon with 2 fish in running a little filter at the moment but getting a shaker 252 with the 407 filter. Could I just move everything over including this small filter for the first 2 months? Or would you just start again and cycle the tank properly as I don't have to move my old tank? Cheers.

[@aguinaga2127]

Where did you get that stan from???

[@Jenlovesmakeup23]

I have a 10 gallon with 2 Molly’s and 3 platys (not as cool as cichlids but I like them lol).. I got a 75 gallon tank 2.5 weeks ago.. used seachem prime initially and stability for 7 days and let it run for other 7 before buying 2 new mollies to see what they would do( I know I’m a jerk but I didn’t want to kill the fish I already had lol)... it’s been 3.5 days since I brought the new ones home and they’re doing really good… Since it’s the same water that my fish are in the 10 gallon tank, and around the same temp should I just be able to move them over without issue or should I wait another few weeks? I’m having a nitrite/nitrate problem in my older tank so I would like to get them out of there ASAP… Thanks for your help! love your channel!!

[@Jenlovesmakeup23]

Also forgot to mention four days ago my hang on the back filter died so I had to get a brand new filter and I got the fluval 407... on my water still testing good but basically had to start over with a new filter

[@mr.b9613]

Great video! If I transfer the same substrate, water(my water is crystal clear and I test it every other day, and filter to the new tank, will I have to dose it with prime everyday like you do a fish in cycle or will it be ready to go like normal? Thanks again for the videos, so helpful!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Transferring the water doesnt help anything. Transferring the substrate will, but the key is to transfer your bio-media from the filter, or just the whole filter itself onto the new tank. Then you'll only need prime on the first fillup to dechlorinate but the tank will be cycled instantly. Here's an updated video on the topic - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXy3mn2ClNilrKc

[@mr.b9613]

@@KaveManAquatics Thanks a bunch! Will follow your instructions 👍👍

[@jordantrujillo293]

Do you trust the canister filters and prefer them over the hang on backs? I have a 90 gallon with red eared slider, tiger barbs and thought about doing a canister instead to keep it cleaner better for longer. But have heard too many stories of leaks or draining tanks.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Absolutely, canisters dont drain or leak. Its a closed system. You may be referring to sumps which is an open system and has more potential for flooding problems. Canisters are awesome and I've never looked back to an HOB since switching. Heres a great playlist with some more info - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8O2S0tAxlVM4d8Gr1AI0Ula

[@jordantrujillo293]

@@KaveManAquatics thank you!! 👍🏼

[@smilinglizard1248]

hey im still pretty new to chiclids but i noticed what looked like a yellow lab mbuna. But since you also have many peacocks, do they ever fight? I mixed some mbunas and peacocks recently and am curious on whether or not this is a good idea. THANKS

[@KaveManAquatics]

Hi, good eye there. Yes that is a yellow lab but it’s the only Mbuna in the tank. I wouldn’t put any other Mbuna in there. Yellow labs are the least aggressive Mbuna and I also got him pretty small to make sure the peacocks and haps stay much bigger than him. It’s usually not a good idea to mix all three, it can be done but it’s very challenging. Check out this playlist on African Cichlids, some good info in there kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8MG9hyJ8PjbC33zEbcyy8__

[@nabilkhan879]

Any links to where I can get them lock looking ornements for my tank you got in the new tank in this video

[@KaveManAquatics]

Check my shop for everything I use. Koji.to/kaveman_aquatics

[@cirric37]

Hey man great video. Where did you get your rock decor?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Its from petsmart but you can also find it in my shop with everything else I use and recommend - koji.to/kaveman_aquatics

[@irmacarrillo2726]

Did you put the water from the old tank in the new tank ? I'm terrified I'm going to lose my babies. So I want to do this right. Any advice is welcome. I'm moving 5 platys from a 10 gallon to a 30 gallon.

[@DeeM-wv1wp]

Is the 407 the only canister filter you have running on the 75?

[@KaveManAquatics]

When all my Africans were in there I had an fx6 and the 407 on there.

[@iskandar-md6yy]

Upon filling up the new tank, is it safe to use seachem prime, stress guard and stability all at once before adding in the fishes? It would help alot if you could reply! Anyways, your videos are so educational for the beginners!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yes, nothing to worry about there. Those 3 are great to add to a new tank when adding new fish. Welcome to the hobby! I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er

[@maci.valentine]

Could you also drain the old water into the new tank to make it even more stable? I'm going from a 29 to a 75 so I know it won't fill it very much

[@LBReptiles]

I would like to know the answer to that question as well because I am getting a 300g tank delivered Friday and I currently have a 125g setup as a marine tank. I was told to drain half of the old water info the new tank as well as substrate. I commented on here to see what everyone else’s thoughts were. :)

[@mindplacesllc1156]

Where did you find those rocks very nice! Very helpful video

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks! You can find them in my shop under Decor. Koji.to/kaveman_aquatics

[@Therealkingleo02]

I have 3 Convick and a red Devil… is it ok to add gold fish ?I feel like it would help keep my tank cleaner In regards to eating everything that sits on the bottom of the tank

[@OmarZuniga]

Thanks for the video. Question though. If I have a HOB filter, am I good to just use the cartridge media from the old filter and put it in the new filter?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Depends how long you’ve had that cartridge in the old filter. It may not have been seeded long enough if you replace them frequently. Another reason why I don’t advise using cartridges. KZbin search “kaveman Hang on back filter” for a helpful video.

[@brianlykens7366]

When u did it did u use any of your old water or what will happen if I did that?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Old water doesnt have anything beneficial in it. Just harmful Nitrates. You can use all new water because your beneficial bacteria is in your filter not in your water. Think of it as a 100% water change.

[@fishytales]

Great video. I'm prepping for my upgrade from 260 litres to 520. Gonna stick the old 307 filter on the tank for 1-2 months whilst the FX4 gets seeded. Is it beneficial to transfer some old media into the new pump canister as well? Gonna move the old sand and pour a new bag over for the top layer. I've uploaded a video of my current tank and fishes, if you are interested!

[@KaveManAquatics]

If you're going to keep both filters on, no need to move any media around. Old filter will cycle the tank instantly while new one gets seeded as well. Congrats on the upgrade! 😊

[@fishytales]

@@KaveManAquatics Thanks for the info.

[@naveen_rawat]

Hi , I am just curious to know which is the dominating fish in your tank, I also have similar setup and Blood parrots are dominating in my tank

[@KaveManAquatics]

My OB peacock is the tank boss...but he’s the Boss of the African Cichlids. The blood parrot is kind of his own boss lol he does what he wants and nobody messes with him. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@rickbarg3980]

I have a 20 long ,and am switching to a 23 Fluval Vista with matching Stand, it seemed a little flimsy so I reinforced it ,now it’s super strong, can I add new substrate,I have a 207 ,large sponge filter and an aquarium clear 30, the 20 long seems wider but not as tall as the Vista . Cheers Kev

[@SecondLineVideo]

I have a built in filter (Imagitarium 6.8 gallon tank) if I wanted to upgrade what would be the best way? I would have to get a new hang on back filter since my filtration is built in and can’t be transferred.

[@nikdi5743]

I have to downgrade my tank temporarily for my very nice sized Oranda goldfish…what do you suggest?

[@nathanb_5.3]

Do you use the Ayer from the old tank or do you just put new water in with the same already cycled filter

[@KaveManAquatics]

Theres nothing beneficial in the old water BUT It depends on what your fish are used to. I just dis an updated video on this topic, check it out - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXy3mn2ClNilrKc

[@Kirk144]

I noticed you have surround sound in that room doesn't it scare the fish

[@KaveManAquatics]

lol, not at all 😊

[@Mina-so8su]

Thanks, didn't want to kill my fish.

[@manicsaturn3422]

Can I put some of the old water in the new tank as well to also help with the cycling

[@KaveManAquatics]

Old water wont help anything, let alone cycling. All it has is nitrates in it that you don't want. Use your old bio media, add new water at same temp and you'll be good to go