Switching Out Tanks!

by **2tall** on Wed Jan 05, 2011 10:21 pm

I want to switch my 10gl. with another nicer one. I have both an under gravel filter and a external H.O.B.
style. If I keep the the gravel and filter submersed in the water will it be alright for a quick change out
without effecting the bacteria as to lose the cycle?

by **KalandraJane** on Wed Jan 05, 2011 10:40 pm

Should be fine as long as the filter isn't switched off for more than a couple of hours or allowed to get dry Smile

by **2tall** on Wed Jan 05, 2011 10:49 pm

Thanks KJ!

It should be just a matter of a few minutes. I'll probably due a
good sized wc at the same time.

by **kizno1** on Thu Jan 06, 2011 3:13 pm

Aslong as it doesnt dry it will be fine. You could leave it for a good few hours out of water before its affected. If its going to be more than 12 hours i would put some source of ammonia in with it.

by **2tall** on Thu Jan 06, 2011 3:27 pm

More realistically no more than an hour. It'll be fairly quick as I'll be all set
to go with it.

by **kizno1** on Thu Jan 06, 2011 3:47 pm

If its only for that long it will be fine in a bucket. Just make sure to use old tank water.

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