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Thread: I am moving. How can I move my tank?

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    Default RE: I am moving. How can I move my tank?

    i always run a canister filter for about a week after the move. never hurts to be safe.
    abe
    60G cube, now planted amazon tank

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    Default Re: RE: I am moving. How can I move my tank?

    Quote Originally Posted by mathias
    personaly i think if you replace the whole water volume you may have a bigger chance of another cycle which could add to more stress on the fish....


    I would use about 30% of the old water if not more if you can....

    then in a week or two after everything is settled and calmer I would then proceed to do a large water change...
    That is EXACTLY what I was thinking. And I think the water change after a week from the move is a GREAT idea! THANKS!!

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