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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Allen, Sep 20, 2014.

  1. Sep 20, 2014 #1
    Allen

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    Well not sure on the good news yet...but I'll find it. Bad news, about 99% sure that I'll have to relocate for work. Other bad news...no way I'm going to try and move my reef [​IMG]
    Here's where the advice comes in...what's the best way to go about parting/selling off my reef?
    Thinking of starting on Craigslist and doing that then after that opening up and listing here...amy ideas...thoughts....advice would be much appreciated!!!!
    55g to a 120g down to a 55g down to a 6g back up to a 20g high mixed reef...I'm done...I think... [​IMG]
     
  2. Sep 20, 2014 #2
    new2salt Mingo

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    Why not start on girs? Give some members the chance to buy before the craigslist random people. I'd start with all living things and then sell the pumps tank stand ext ext after all living things are gone. Just my thoughts.
     
  3. Sep 20, 2014 #3
    Allen

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    Yeah that's what I wanted to know was what order. [​IMG] Yeah I will post here and go from there. I'm still spinning from knowing I have to move...I hate moving [​IMG]
    55g to a 120g down to a 55g down to a 6g back up to a 20g high mixed reef...I'm done...I think... [​IMG]
     
  4. Sep 20, 2014 #4
    Allen

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    The sad part is the tank is the reason I really don't want to move lol.
    55g to a 120g down to a 55g down to a 6g back up to a 20g high mixed reef...I'm done...I think... [​IMG]
     
  5. Sep 20, 2014 #5
    Turner

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    If you decided to sell, what type of fish would you be selling?
    You can pm me if you don't want to list them
     
  6. Sep 20, 2014 #6
    Allen

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    I'll toss everything up once the lights and everything come on lol
    55g to a 120g down to a 55g down to a 6g back up to a 20g high mixed reef...I'm done...I think... [​IMG]
     
  7. Sep 20, 2014 #7
    FishBrain New London

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    How big is your tank? If its only 20g like it says on your signature it would be simple to move it.
     
  8. Sep 20, 2014 #8
    Roman Cedar Rapids, IA

    Roman Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I am with Bill. 20 gallon would be easy to move .Get some coolers or big Styrofoam from fish store. I have a few buckets with lids I Could help out with.
     
  9. Sep 20, 2014 #9
    Allen

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    It's only 20. I would much rather move it.
    55g to a 120g down to a 55g down to a 6g back up to a 20g high mixed reef...I'm done...I think... [​IMG]
     
  10. Sep 20, 2014 #10
    Allen

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    What about corals and all...just leave all attached to rock? Then frags would I just bag those up?
    55g to a 120g down to a 55g down to a 6g back up to a 20g high mixed reef...I'm done...I think... [​IMG]
     
  11. Sep 20, 2014 #11
    FishBrain New London

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    If there incrusted then ya leave them on the rocks, if not bag them.I bet if you ask one of the more experienced reefers in CR would help you out.
     
  12. Sep 20, 2014 #12
    Allen

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    Perfect! Good...I have 2 weeks to decide on relocation and basically 4 weeks after that. So I have time. Worst part was thinking I would have to sell. Soooo much time....so never getting my money back [​IMG]
    55g to a 120g down to a 55g down to a 6g back up to a 20g high mixed reef...I'm done...I think... [​IMG]
     
  13. Sep 21, 2014 #13
    Lee

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    Any idea how far away you might be relocating? I moved my 20H several times during college. Granted it was never more than a 1 hour move, it was pretty easy. I would think if it was still within a days drive it should easily be done. I actually kept most of it intact, and then filled it about half full of water once I loaded it back into the car and stapped it in..


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    If it were any longer than an hour or so I would separate stuff out into several buckets and have some new/clean saltwater on hand. Don't let any corals touch each other if they they arent touch already in your tank. For the more delicate things, you might want to bag it or use some tupperware containers to separate it, If you have substrate, leave it in the tank with a little bit of water on top when you move it and try not to mix it up/disturb it.


    Leave as much of the corals encrusted on the rock as you can and be careful not to bang them around. If you have sps, you might want to remove it from the rock if you can do it in a way that you can get most of the encrusted base with it. If its still on plugs, just break the plugs off from the rock and put in separate containers.
     
  14. Sep 21, 2014 #14
    Allen

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    Perfect Lee. Sounding like St Louis. So about 4 hours not too bad. Thanks for all that information and pictures. Helps a ton!!!!!!
    55g to a 120g down to a 55g down to a 6g back up to a 20g high mixed reef...I'm done...I think... :)
     
  15. Sep 22, 2014 #15
    Pygmey Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Sounds likea good club road trip to help!
     
  16. Sep 22, 2014 #16
    Allen

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    I'll have to see what's down in St. Louis. [​IMG] I would imagine there would have to be some cool stores there.
    55g to a 120g down to a 55g down to a 6g back up to a 20g high mixed reef...I'm done...I think... [​IMG]
     
  17. Sep 22, 2014 #17
    Candi G

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    been to a few stores they are great. Also brought stuff back with no problems from there
     
  18. Sep 22, 2014 #18
    Allen

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    Perfect! Found out from work they are saying I have a deadline of Jan 1...so that's a HUGE load off!!!!!
    55g to a 120g down to a 55g down to a 6g back up to a 20g high mixed reef...I'm done...I think... [​IMG]
     

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