Setting up a new aquarium: Moving an aquarium

A new Buy an aquarium and the umzieh or that Set up old new: Today we are dealing with a very special topic, namely the moving from one to the other Aquarium. We not only explain the reasons why this can happen, but also give lots of tips on what to consider. This is not about moving an aquarium from location A to location B, but much more about replacing the tank. If you are setting up your aquarium for the first time, you should use ours Guide in three parts read carefully. Lots of reading material, not just for beginners. But now to the necessary ones 10 steps for the smooth Moving an aquarium.

 

Why do I have to reset my aquarium?

Exactly this question can be different Causes have. Certainly one of them is the current look that you might have seen your fill of. In addition, it can also be that there are problems in the tank with algae. This can also be a reason to completely dismantle and rebuild your tank. Another reason could be a change of stock. One would like to devote oneself to other fish and species in the future, although this is more of a special case.

However, many aquarium owners usually do not think about the fact that an aquarium is also subject to wear and tear and the risk of breakage 10 years increasing exorbitantly. This is also a big risk when it comes to insurance. Therefore, this is one of the reasons, if not one of the most important, to modernize and move your aquarium. Let's summarize:

 

 

 

All of these reasons bring with them a number of challenges. Exchanging and moving an aquarium is not easy and requires steps which we describe in more detail below.

 

Step 1: Prepare everything for the new installation and the move

Of course you have to get the new one first Aquarium and oh possible Technical Devices, which you want to exchange this turn have bought and prepared. Be it a new one Filter or a new one Heating. In addition, of course, the new aquarium must also be found, unless it is just to be a new facility and the old one is to be used. If this is the case, then you should be aware that it doesn't really make sense at an age of about 8 years or more. The risk of breakage and leakage increases extremely.

In addition, you should also note that if you set up a larger aquarium, the furnishings such as roots, wood, stones, gravel and the like will not be enough. So you should get enough supplies right away. Also with them plants more may be needed. You should also pay attention to this, although these can easily be expanded afterwards.

It is particularly important to obtain all parts that are difficult to access later. This can also be done, for example floor wash under the aquarium gravel and be sand. Maybe now is the right time to retrofit them.

You should also think about the rear wall of the aquarium. This can usually no longer be attached later.

Make a plan

Especially if you have a different design at the new setup of the aquarium you should make a plan. It makes sense to find out about the exact structure and the planting sketches to create. Which ones come in the foreground and which ones in the background. This means that the later implantation works quite quickly, because usually you don't have little time here.

 

Prepare vessels and replacement basins

Of course you have to think about where the fish are kept during the move and the new setup. For that there are different possibilities. Be it in the bathtub, which we have already seen, or in a replacement aquarium. Large tubs or vessels are also possible here. Yes, depending on the number of fish and size. One thing you should always keep in mind, however, is that the vessels should be free of chemicals and cleaning agents. That's why we strongly advise against taking a bath.

A diffuser should be installed in the vessels, no matter what type, although a small aquarium is certainly the best solution, so that the animals get enough oxygen over time. In addition, it may be necessary to use a heating element temporarily, because the water may cool down quickly.

 

Step 2: Transfer fish and plants from the old aquarium

Once everything is prepared, the real work begins. It definitely doesn't hurt to do all the action on a day off, even better on one Weekend Trip carried out and moreover Two people is. Unexpected things can quickly lead to delays and then you have to have enough Time to have.

 

 

That too catching the fish can take a long time depending on the species. Before you do this, however, we recommend draining the water and putting it straight into the tank where the fish can temporarily come in. If you don't get everything in, it's not bad to dispose of the rest right away. So you have that right away Water change made.

After the fish, they must too plants from the tank. These should also be stored accordingly. You definitely have to think about the temperature when it comes to fish and plants.

 

Step 3: Empty water and remove furnishings

Then it's about that complete water to empty from the pool and also to remove the furnishings. You can then clean them accordingly, but you should not do too much here, since these objects are usually also the important bacterial strains, which are needed again in the new pool.

Step 4: Remove and clean technique

After the fish, plants, furnishings such as roots and stones and also the water (as best as possible) are out of the aquarium, you only have to remove the technology and clean it accordingly. But caution is also required here. Especially that Filter one should not purify too much, because after all one wants to be Aquarium not "running in" again must. The bacteria like Nitrobacter, which to nitrite degradation are so important must not be removed. Therefore, the filter is only roughly cleaned. Also, no new filter media should be used.

 

Step 5: Dismantle the old aquarium and put on the new one – attach the rear wall of the aquarium

If everything is done then it goes to the Dismantling of the old aquarium and the construction of the new aquarium. You should definitely get help here.

If you don't want to set up a new aquarium, but just set up the old one from scratch, then this step is of course not necessary. However, you may want to clean the tank completely. Of course, the substrate must also be removed for this.

If you are setting up a new aquarium, you should also attach the rear wall according to the instructions in this step. Here it depends on whether it is a rear wall for inside or outside.

We already have a large overview of everything that should be considered when setting up the aquarium Setup Guide explained accordingly. There is also some information here Statics and the weight and the necessary calculation tools.

 

Step 6: Replace the substrate and clean

Here it depends on whether you have a new one substrate want to clean or not. From the point of view of the bacteria, one should rather avoid it. Nevertheless, it is difficult to reuse the old substrate. fertile soil should be used again in any case, because after a while it will no longer have any nutrients. If you want to continue using the old aquarium gravel or sand, you can easily wash it out. If you stop using the entire bottom, there is a risk that you may later have problems with nitrite, which can be very dangerous for the fish.

For this we recommend our article on “breaking in an aquarium”.

 

Step 7: Water, decoration and bringing in the technology

After the new aquarium is up and the substrate is back in the pool, you can already start bringing in the technology. We recommend filling the tank halfway with water. So you could already test some devices, but the heating element should not be checked yet. This must be completely in the water before applying tension to it.

Now it's time for the decoration. You have already made a plan for this in the first step and now you just have to implement it as you have already planned. Now you can feel good planning, because long thinking and rearranging is no longer necessary.

Now it's time to take a look at the gluing and seams, because even with a new aquarium it can happen that problems arise here.

 

Step 8: Insert plants

The aquarium should now be half filled with water and the decoration should fit. Technical equipment and also the rear wall of the aquarium have already been installed. Now it's about the replanting plants. The designed plan also serves here.

 

Step 9: Commissioning of the devices and control

After that too Plants from the transition container Once you're back in the aquarium, it's time to turn on the devices and turn them on at the same time feature to consider.

 

Step 10: Reinsert fish and fill up with water

Since everything is prepared so far, they can too Pisces move back out of the "transitional residence". You can also top up any water you may need. As always, the fish should be carefully acclimated. There may be differences in terms of water values ​​and temperature. Of course, you should check all of this before you use the fish.

In the first few days and weeks you should keep checking your water values. Especially when you have exchanged quite a lot. Problems with nitrite could arise, which must be recognized immediately and then eliminated.