TOP 5 Lessons from Moving Nathan’s Reef Aquarium

[@Plastipede]

aww I wanted to see the carpet that was under there lol

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

I always get so stressed out watching tank move videos...this one was no exception! Good work to all involved.

[@absolutecarrot4191]

Nice to see bahama llama

[@tidalgardens]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nornicle2]

Than - repping sartorial greatness in all circumstances. I can imagine Than doing renovations and heavy house work in a three piece.

[@gowiththeflow7953]

Always dressed for the occasion.

[@Waynerock77]

Love your style Than! Show up to a tank move in a button down shirt and slacks. Ready for anything!! Never disappoint sir

[@KarnivorousKeyz]

I just moved my tank yesterday and had the worst time. We only have a 90g but moving the glass was the worse part. I accidentally chipped the front and now I'm just 💔. Its still usable but the beauty is gone. Also: window suction cups are a GREAT help!

[@diacanthusreef3609]

If the dimensions are not prohibitively large to the point where anything extra will make transport through doorways impossible, I like to cover all sides will styrofoam wrapped with handheld packaging wrap on glass aquariums. If you're using suction cups, you can cut portholes in the styrofoam too. It's not gonna protect the tank if you decide to toss it everywhere like UPS seems to like to do, but small bumps are absorbed so you don't have to worry near as much about chips happening.

[@KarnivorousKeyz]

@@diacanthusreef3609 my first instinct was to use bubble wrap and Styrofoam with cut outs for the suction cups but the door frame was a bit too tight for it and then glass ended up chipped in the water removal process

[@diacanthusreef3609]

@@KarnivorousKeyz Didn't have access to a siphon hose I take it? You live and you learn 👍

[@KarnivorousKeyz]

@@diacanthusreef3609 I did but I couldn't siphon the last bit of sand into the buckets. But I've learnt. 🙂

[@dubaiaquascapes3548]

I have to move a 650 Liter tank across town day after tomorrow... Perfect time to see this video!!!! Heeellppp!!!!!!

[@spinster4000]

We moved from Canada down to Oregon a few months ago and I've always wanted a reef tank and knew our housing (first one) would be temporary, but I still wanted a reef tank so I settled for a 10 gallon DIY build, the plan was to not have any coral but still have 2 fish and a CuC, but I did go ahead and get a zoanthid frag just to see how well i can take care of a coral. We're moving in the next 3 months and it's going to be exciting because I plan on selling everything in this tank and starting over with a waterbox 65.4 AIO system, love the dimensions of it. I'm really excited and for anyone wondering if they should move their aquarium.. just dont, I know its painful but sell everything and start over. A bonus if you start over is you can make up a new aquascape, new tank, everything you want!

[@tidalgardens]

Moving is plenty stressful without aquariums.

[@spinster4000]

@@tidalgardens yeah its unbelieaveably stressful, thats why its a good chance to just start over and plan a new tank! and that in of itself can be super fun, picking out what type of tank you want, design, what you want to keep, etc. love the videos! helps someone like me whos a beginner know what hes really getting into!

[@bruppee11]

@@spinster4000 Why would I want to sell all my fish and frogs just because I’m moving? I’m attached to my gosh just as I am my 4 legged pets. I don’t have a lot so I know their personalities and they’re used to me as well. I could never imagine selling them all just to start over. Not to mention how expensive that is. I have put $400 into my setup in the past month and a half for just a 10 gallon tank not including the price of my fish.

[@spinster4000]

@@bruppee11 i wasnt telling you to do that, you can keep your wet pets of course, I moved and transferred all the fish from my 10 gallon into their new 50 gallon.

[@xisotopex]

whats a good way to move rockscape with some encrusted acropora? I am afraid that if I just stick it in a tub, its will slide around on the short drive and damage the corals... whats a good way to transport it without it sliding around?

[@ed-gw3ov]

I still have a few Magnum 350's hanging around from my freshwater days. They haven't seen the light of day in many years, might take one out and run it for a bit and see how it polishes my water.

[@tidalgardens]

Hope they hold water after all this time. I remember they regularly leaked on me :)

[@firebirdude2]

Maybe I missed it, but where did the tank move to in the meantime? Just in the middle of the floor, while the tile gets completed and new tank arrives?

[@NathansReef]

It was moved to the other side of the same room. Here is my tank thread www.reef2reef.com/threads/rentons-evolution-from-200-to-440-gallons.101447/

[@firebirdude2]

@@NathansReef Thanks!!!

[@firebirdude2]

@@NathansReef This may be a ridiculous question, but why don't more aquarium owners build their stands on casters? You can buy casters that hold 800+ lbs each for like 30 bucks. Use 6 of em. For a move like this, drain the water down 25%, unplug the cords, roll it on over, and reconnect. Would have been a 2hr job with 3 people and MUCH less stress on everybody/thing. Right?

[@NathansReef]

@@firebirdude2 To be honest, when the stand was built I didn't know that casters were an option and the manufacturer didn't tell me either. They sure would have been a nice option for this job!

[@hewster1]

How are all those corals just popping right off? Were they on some sort of magnetic plugs or something?

[@Sysgen]

MarineLand Magnum Polishing Internal Canister Filter is what I use for polishing the tanks. I use 3 on the 250 system and they do a great job.

[@tidalgardens]

One of these guys? amzn.to/3jrhqTp They look like they could do the job. Might be a little small though.

[@jackwhitetron]

This is so pertinent to me. Im moving in about a week to a house 10min away from my current house and DREADING the tank move.

[@tidalgardens]

Good luck!

[@joeb1906]

Did you have any issues with SPS since the new tank had no bacteria established yet

[@CharlesLales]

As usual, thanks for sharing good tips in nice edited video ;-)

[@MindBeyondtablets]

What are those containers you guys used? I’m transferring to a bigger system and those black containers seem roomier then the brute bins! Thanks in advance!!

[@tidalgardens]

They are rubbermaid stock tanks: amzn.to/3hEBgdj

[@timklieber3523]

I miss those magnum 350’s.I often wondered about the cheap pool filters Walmart carries as an option?

[@tidalgardens]

Someone in this thread suggested these Tunze filters that I might give a try: amzn.to/3hQ6mPq

[@YouBetterCallSaul]

Omg that cover that goes around the metal stand is a fantastic idea I can’t believe I’ve never seen that. Do you know if AGE made that and the canopy or did he use someone else?

[@JABFarm]

I have never heard stray voltage referred to as a special tingle 😂 oh my. I have yet to experience stray voltage thankfully. Solid tips over all. I have a distant move coming that I’m preparing for and this really helped.

[@rrrreefer9721]

Anyway you can do another video showing the logistics of how this went down? Kinda like a step by step guide. First this, second this, and so on. This video posted the same day I decided to do the exact same thing after this hurricane rekt my floors lol

[@NathansReef]

Here is my tank thread that has a bit more of those details: www.reef2reef.com/threads/rentons-evolution-from-200-to-440-gallons.101447/

[@garrycole9187]

You can actually use any canister filter, just load it up with filter floss or filter pad.

[@tidalgardens]

I think that would have worked nicely so long as it was fine enough to trap the silt.

[@Infesteringmole]

Weekend morning Than post? auto thumbs up

[@tidalgardens]

Thank you!

[@thehistoryoflife9686]

Hi I love your videos and with your help I am now getting a 16 gallon tank! The only thing is that it’s going to be in my room (that has carpet). Do you think my carpet’s going to get messed up with just a 16 gallon?

[@captivebredcanada]

I really want to move from my current location, but watching this video makes me dread the day it finally happens. Just the day and a few more. After I'm sure will be fine. I do plan on taking all my livestock with me, as I've done it once before and feel confident I can do it with minimal loss but it will be a terrible experience no doubt. I think the filter you are thinking of is not the magnum canister but a diatom filter which is even older but what was commonly used to polish water way back then. You don't keep a collection of antique gear?

[@tidalgardens]

I try hard to not. I still have some dinosaur items.

[@kingfishers79]

Good tips Than,moving an aquarium is a major headache...happy reef farming

[@tidalgardens]

It is, but this one went well. A move this big could have easily gone poorly.

[@mihaia6026]

@Than try power filter from Tunze - 2 x the big one will clean the water in less then 20min

[@tidalgardens]

Are you talking about these guys? amzn.to/3hQ6mPq

[@mihaia6026]

@@tidalgardens No, this www.tunze.com/en/details/3005.000-turbelleR-e-jet-3005.html . You can use plain aquarium fleece and change it a few times as required.What you posted might contain the e jet but it seems setup to surface skimm(read surface biofilm cleaner)

[@BonesSaw1979]

I’m guessing moving a 45 gallon 30 minutes away with a tank setup in that local would be easier? I may have to make such a move

[@Corie155]

I absolutely love Tidal Gardens, dont take this the wrong way, but you move like a Sims character 😂

[@reefkeeper2]

Vortex diatom filter. Most useful appliance I've used in 30 years of reefkeeping. Would have cleaned up that milky mess in half an hour.

[@anthonyrodriguez2570]

For the micron filter you could just use a RO canister with a micron filter and a pump. You can even get a siphon going through it. I think @reefdudes has a video on it 😄

[@gabesreef]

About to do this myself

[@tidalgardens]

good luck!

[@jestronixhanderson9898]

I’ve moved 4 times with my 130g sps. Don’t worry it makes me want to drop to. 60gal :)

[@tidalgardens]

I had the same thought, but it also got me thinking about how to design them better in the future to make the move easier.

[@jestronixhanderson9898]

Tidal Gardens - I’ve even though of two smaller tanks off the same sump. Ones I can carry without a team.

[@basonder14]

Catching a fish is much easier and less stressful for the fish in a tank with less water. Especially a tank this size...... Anyway, I'm looking forward to the new build! Overall, keep up the good work and pretty nice vid's!

[@TheGabrielberki]

You’re a good friend Than... (you could have repurposed a reactor and thrown a fresh sediment filter in there and let it run).

[@captainover7479]

Than always looks like James Bond showed up to a frag swap...Love the outfit!

[@Lukas-jo5jg]

The only thought I would have for a micron filter would be a BRS reactor with a sediment filter instead of the canister. I would think though that this would clog VERY quickly, but you know, for science...

[@neilgale2309]

To make it easier to catch the fish at the end - drain the water down to 4" then catch them in the net.:-)

[@johnson4523]

I had to move my 32 gal AIO back home from college last year by myself. It was absolutely terrible lmao

[@NathansReef]

My new display tank will still have a sand bed!! :) 😀

[@TommyG0]

I will soon be doing exactly what you advised against. Though it is only a 2'x2' tank. I'll let you know you were right all along when I'm done. 😂

[@joshavila1176]

So?

[@TommyG0]

@@joshavila1176 It was a successful nightmare. I didn't lose any fish or coral. I can't say the same for my sanity that day. If I were to do it again in the future I would set up a tank before hand or sell everything.

[@joshavila1176]

@@TommyG0 how far did you move? Surely one day of hell is worth it if you get to keep everything you worked so hard to grow out lol.

[@MrNukedawhales]

you forgot lesson 6: wearing a tuxedo is beneficial.

[@ccovemaker]

Literally sitting in a 75% tiled room waiting on my delayed tank.

[@ethanspruiell2722]

I have a better 75 gallon than my display sitting in my garage for when ever I do move so that can be the first thing in the new house and my current tank the last thing out of the old house

[@angryowlaquariums40]

Does than own a pair of shorts and regular t-shirt? 🤔😂

[@joshavila1176]

He’s always dressed to impress, opposite of me 😂

[@angryowlaquariums40]

@@joshavila1176 same, I'm dressed for bed or a workout at all times and I don't workout 😂

[@KeithSimonian]

Not quite as big, but this tear down only lasted 3 hours, 50 minutes, and the video shows it all in 2 minutes. This was the 4th and final move for this 180 gallon reef tank. The new tank has been in place for eight years. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gV6qdomEfbpgqLM

[@akhilennium]

That guy in khaki shorts catching fish is just like I do. Extra careful not to stress the poor fish... Lol

[@danielpietruczuk5811]

Bad idea to try to catch fish when tank is still full of water. Leave few inches of water and you will see how quick and easy it is.

[@miltonenglish1679]

Than, in keeping up with the my name for you as the best dressed man in reefing, I am glad you did not disappoint me by wearing jeans or sweats, but instead wore dress pants and a button down white collar shirt. Next time, i want to see you wearing the suit vest. I am impressed. :)

[@Dave-mt6qe]

Here's an internal polishing micron filter - www.amazon.com/dp/B01C8PH0OI/?coliid=I3GM0TYTDADVO3&colid=3RW34886SLTEK&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

[@marcelrodriguez2067]

Im missing the first step 😂

[@alorrick7546]

OH NO.... ive done this with a 13.5 evo..... no one really helped i got 99% of the house moved before moving the tank. once it was completely empty house i drained 60% of the water into a smaller Tupperware container and locked all the rocks in place sealed the top with some room if anything sloshed. used a tiny power head to keep flow going and a airwood grabbed the tank just with wet sadnd and left. "at the other house i had 15+ of each fresh and salt water * and i used all of it and still think i did use more. glad i was prepared. i dont wanna try a 55 or bigger. and move. plan is to build a tank with a house around it. not bothering with adding a tank to a house only to be unhappy.

[@redakumaproduction]

rule number one.. you will lose water in a way or an other, so get ready XD

[@cupofjoe.88]

Great channel. Living in Holland it's a bit strange to see everyone wearing masks all the time no matter the situation now back in the USA...

[@Vdeez]

It's strange for a lot of Americans too lol.

[@ChuckD59]

6200 COVID-related deaths in the past 2 months in the Netherlands. Maybe you should be wearing masks? (I'm an American of Dutch heritage, I love the Orange)

[@artofwar-3263]

I currently have a waterbox peninsula 180gal in my garage that needs to go downstairs into my basement....I'm looking forward to the challenge, NOT ! Fingers crossed.

[@eillyacostandinides3344]

There is a new invention you should try it. Its called TShirt and wait you will not believe this and something new like just got invented yesterday called short crazy yeah

[@adamhunter1223]

If you're in a situation where you have to move an aquarium across the country. "JUST DON'T" Spoken like someone with painful experience 🤣