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I am thinking of building another stand and getting a 125g tank. The problem is the only place to put this tank is where my current 75g sits. I would need to move my 75g to the opposite wall (125g tank is too big to go there).
I will have to nearly empty the 75g tank of all water since the gravel alone is 100lbs and will have to move the fish to something temporary. I have an old 20g tank that I may setup and put the fish in there while the move takes place. I think I will be able to keep enough water to keep the gravel in water, but will taking the water down that far cause my tank to cycle again? I am assuming it will, but also assume since the gravel/filter media will be largely untouched it will be an abbreviated cycle?
If I use the spare 20g tank to hold the fish during the move I would only use it for a day maybe. This would be to give the water heater time to warm up the new 65 or so gallons. I have a deep well system and the water can be pretty chilly. I don't have city water.
I will have to nearly empty the 75g tank of all water since the gravel alone is 100lbs and will have to move the fish to something temporary. I have an old 20g tank that I may setup and put the fish in there while the move takes place. I think I will be able to keep enough water to keep the gravel in water, but will taking the water down that far cause my tank to cycle again? I am assuming it will, but also assume since the gravel/filter media will be largely untouched it will be an abbreviated cycle?
If I use the spare 20g tank to hold the fish during the move I would only use it for a day maybe. This would be to give the water heater time to warm up the new 65 or so gallons. I have a deep well system and the water can be pretty chilly. I don't have city water.