Tennessee Aquarium Relocation
AQUARIUM MOVING IN THE
MIDDLE TENNESSEE AREA
AQUARIUM RELOCATION, FISH TANK MOVERS, FISH RELOCATION SERVICES, PROFESSIONAL AQUARIUM MOVERS.
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Professional fish tank movers can move your aquarium across the room or across town!
Fish Tank Movers
Aquarium Relocation Service
Aquarium relocation isn’t easy. Whether you’re moving an aquarium from room to room, moving down the street, or to a different city? Allow us to worry about the details and everything that goes into moving your aquarium.
If you decide to do it yourself? Reef Route Aquatics has put together a general checklist and process that will hopefully aid you along the way.
In the event that you don’t want to do it yourself or you need a helping hand? Please let us know! Further questions may be answered in our Aquarium Moving FAQ section.
Call or schedule a free consultation today!
Can I hire someone to move my fish tank?
Reef Route Aquatics can help! We offer free consultations. All we need is time for proper planning to be successful.
PROFESSIONAL AQUARIUM MOVERS PRICING
Freshwater
Fish Tank Moving
Professional aquarium movers for fish only freshwater aquariums. (Additional equipment rental and labor may be needed based on size of aquarium. Determined during consultation.)
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Secure livestock.
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Equipment breakdown at old location.
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Original water collection.
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Transportation.
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Acclimation. (No guarantees on livestock)
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Setup aquarium at new location.
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Bacteria Starter Culture.
Saltwater
Fish Tank Moving
Professional aquarium movers for fish only Saltwater aquariums. (Additional equipment rental and labor may be needed based on size of aquarium. Determined during consultation.)
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Secure livestock.
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Equipment breakdown at old location.
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Original water collection.
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Transportation.
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Acclimation. (No guarantees on livestock)
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Setup aquarium at new location.
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Bacteria Starter Culture.
Aquarium relocation for reef tanks and planted aquariums includes all items listed above and requires installation of custom plumbing, light fixtures, and filtration. Priced on a tank-by-tank basis.
AQUARIUM MOVING CHECKLIST
Suggested Equipment
Reef Route Aquatics has put together a list of equipment to help you prepare or prep for your aquarium relocation. Keep in mind that each move is different, and every situation is unique, so there may be items missing or some items aren’t required. Overall, this is a great way to start, and hopefully helps and gets you thinking about your process.
- Fishnet
- Fish bags
- Five-gallon buckets
- Battery powered air stones
- Siphon hose
- Packing supplies
- Towels
- Polystyrene boxes or cooler with lid
- Boxes/crates
- Moving Blankets
- Moving dollies
HOW TO MOVE A FISH TANK
The Tear-Down
- Remove decor, plants, and rocks. as possible. Using 5-gallon buckets with sealed lids is the best option for moving water. (Note or mark water level before completely draining the aquarium)
- Unplug heaters and filters
- Remove décor, plants, and rocks.
- Collect fish and aquatic life and bag them. Use polystyrene boxes or plastic cooler to hold fish and retain heat.
- Remove equipment, filters and heaters.
- Rinse gravel or sand in remaining aquarium water. Collect in 5gallon buckets, or large heavy plastic bags for transport.
- Clean the aquarium.
Aquarium Relocation
Once the aquarium is clean, move it to the vehicle for transport, and pack it up. Larger aquariums may require the use of dollies, or suction cup handles. Wrap the aquarium in towels or moving blankets to protect the corners, and glass.
IMPORTANT!
Aquariums are supported on the bottom four corners. Be careful when strapping or securing the aquarium. Any additional force may compromise the seals, and the tank will not hold water. Straps should be just tight enough to stop the aquarium from shifting. Strapping or bracing should be loose, but not enough to allow the aquarium to roll or shift.
The Fish
Whenever possible fish should be moved in the cab or passenger area with climate control in mind. If your fish fit in a cooler or polystyrene box this is easy.
If your fish are larger? They may need a caretaker, with battery operated air stones to make the trip. Remember to use towels to protect your car or truck. Water will most likely splash around, and towels make easy cleanup.
Reassemble
Reassembly should be the first step upon your arrival, and your first priority.
- Setup the aquarium and stand, making sure it’s level.
- Add water to the aquarium and de-chlorinate. (Fill to level mark before aquarium was drained)
- Add gravel or sand
- Add the saved water.
- Reinstall equipment, heaters and filters.
- Turn everything on and check for operation.
- Acclimate fish. (20 – 30 minutes)
Success!
If you're in the Murfreesboro Area
Please stop by Animal City on NW Broad St. They have high quality fish and equipment, and their staff is more than helpful!
