TOP 5 Lessons from Moving Nathan’s Reef Aquarium

Nathan is taking down his show tank! He will be replacing it with a much larger tank so stay tuned for that. I will also talk about some tips on moving a large tank like this and some thoughts about reef aquarium design that will make a future move easier.

#tidalgardens #tankmove #reeftank

0:00 Introduction
2:16 Avoid if you can
3:50 The “Dale” Story
5:01 Tip #1: Friends
5:45 Tip #2: Plumbing
6:49 Tip #3: Extra Water
8:00 Tip #4: Sand Sucks
9:29 Tip #5: Tech Audit
10:51 BONUS Tip: Remote Sump Please!
11:27 Conclusion
11:40 Credits

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[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!

[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.

[ed-gwov]

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.

[Corie]

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

[kingfishers]

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

[anthonyrodriguez]

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 😄

[neilgale]

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

[Reeftoolbox]

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

[danielpietruczuk]

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.

[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.

[cupofjoe.]

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...

[eillyacostandinides]

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

[adamhunter]

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 🤣