ReefStar Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 I am picking up a 240g tank, live rock and fishes that is 2 hrs away. What is the best way to transport the live rock and fishes for that long of a trip? Do I need floor bracing for a 240g tank?DOH! My house is 4 yrs old if that help. thanks for help Kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Getting the one on craigslist I see... I just got mine home from about an hour and a half drive. The fish did fine in the water that I kept (which was about 70 gallons or so). The rock was just covered by the water in a huge rubermaid container. mine didn't have any corals on it so I couldn't help you there but they should be fine from my personal experience. But that being said I've only been doing salt tanks now for about 2 months...lol Good luck, looks like a great setup for the price! I was looking into the rock myself but I think it would have been way too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 I would put each fish into a 5g bucket. (maybe borrow/buy some battery op. air pumps) Put LR in coolers with a wet towel covering them. I would make sure that the tank sits across as many beams as possible. I put my 240g in the garage due to the fact I had no wall to put an 8ft. tank against. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefStar Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 thanks guys. The tank is a 4x4x2 cube if that help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Keep the rocks underwater if possible. 5g buckets, coolers, rubbermaid tubs, etc. If they have a lid, it will help with the splashing and spilling of water. Only fill each container about 1/2 full of rock, then just cover the rock with water (a little bit exposed is OK). Put each fish in a bag like they come from the LFS. two hours is not too long for a fish to be in a bag. Just bag them up last and open them first. Maybe have a holding bucket with powerhead/airstone for the fish while you set up the tank so they are in a little more water volume and there is gas exchange. Two hours is not that long for a move, but expect most of a day for the breakdown process and most of a day for the setup process. It probably won't happen all in one day. So you need a plan for what to do with the animals for the overnight. A cooler/rubbermaid tub is a good choice as long as there is water circulation. Good luck dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Re: fish and live rock transport/ 240g floor bracing hey epic...when I moved here from So Cal I drove my tank and everything in it here....15 hours, for the fish and corals I picked yp a cooler and a battery powered air pump, both of which I still have...anyway long story short everything made it here without a problem....hope that helps oh the LR went into 5g buckets with water and sealed the lid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefStar Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 thanks for the advice! wish me luck tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 In addition I would try to get 80 gallons or so of the water. that will be enough to get the fish into the tank even if you don't get it full on the same day. Throw a couple of power heads in until the water level is high enough to start the pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayTheSavageFraser Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Get ready for a long day! I hope you have water mixing right now with some heaters in it and powerheads churning the water! Get lots oh rubbermaids and 5 gallon buckets! I used a car trailer to move mine and it was beautiful! Just make sure you don't let anyone else mess with anything especially the heaters! And use the lids! If you can use a trailer then you could use all the water! Good luck and sleep good tonight! You're gonna have a long day ahead of you! I wish I could help but I'm in eugene! Clay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefStar Posted April 16, 2010 Author Share Posted April 16, 2010 Thanks Clay for the offer! I am not worried about the setting the tank up right away, because I have a 112g tank up and running that I can put the fish and some of rocks in for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefStar Posted April 17, 2010 Author Share Posted April 17, 2010 The move was a success! It was a lot of work. All the fishes survived, but some of the large coral pieces were broken. Thank everyone for the advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Right on! Good Job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayTheSavageFraser Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Broken? Hmmm...frags? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 did you have to re-enforce the flooring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 remember to get the water for the fish first, right off the top of the tank. don't stir up a ton of detritus and sand trying to catch fish, pulling rocks out etc, then get them a bunch of nasty water with tons of crap in the water. they will die quickly if their water is tainted. i've had it happen in less than an hour before. try to contain as much of the original water as you can. get a good pump and long hose and fill up containers already in your truck / van, i used 55g rubbermaids with lids. then i put the rocks in those and kept the fish in 5gal buckets, they should not need a bubbler for a 2 hour drive just don't overpopulate buckets. I would setup a temporary hospital tank for the fish so you can put them in and have some time to setup the tank, aquascape, throw sand in, etc and let the system settle back down before you throw all your fish and corals back in the tank. might want to invest in a few extra pumps, heaters, filters, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerv503 Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Kenny transporting live rocks doesn't mean you have to place it in water. Live rocks are heavy as it is, use wet newspapers to cover the rocks. In two hours time with live rocks it should be ok. I ordered live rocks from across the world and that's how they ship it to me. It would be a good idea for you to use floor bracing due to the total weight of tank with live rocks, sand, canopy, stand, etc.. With a 240 gal tank fully up and running estimated weight would be over 3500 lbs. That's exactly like parking a semi truck inside your house. Vin B.O.M "Blue Ocean Marines Inc." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee77 Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Have any pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blown65 Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Kenny transporting live rocks doesn't mean you have to place it in water. Live rocks are heavy as it is, use wet newspapers to cover the rocks. In two hours time with live rocks it should be ok. I ordered live rocks from across the world and that's how they ship it to me. It would be a good idea for you to use floor bracing due to the total weight of tank with live rocks, sand, canopy, stand, etc.. With a 240 gal tank fully up and running estimated weight would be over 3500 lbs. That's exactly like parking a semi truck inside your house. Vin B.O.M "Blue Ocean Marines Inc." That would be the lightest semi truck ever. LOL My 300 gallon is on my second floor, had a 400 gallon prior. However I have multiple support walls directly underneath. I wouldn't put something like that in the middle of the room with nothing under it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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