Moving tank with fish

[eligri]

Hey everybody!

Had a similar thread up before, but things have changed. I had a large tank ordered, but will now likely need to stick to my current 'smaller' (130 gallon) tank instead. Due to issues with the new apartment.

I am moving about 4 miles away. Should be very similar water.
Currently just doing waterchanges with untreated tap water.

The tank I'll be using has holes drilled on the bottom. I plan to use these for an overflow system.
How do I set this up? I assume a tube going from the bottom, then an upsidedown U to set the water-height on the top?
How do I seal the outflow tube with something aquarium safe?

How do I move the fish in a safe manner and store them while emptying, moving, installing, refilling and re-heating the tank?

I have a 10" Oscar, and a few easier fish to store.

Thanks

EDIT: Basically the bottom is drilled for a sump, but I just want to use it for overflow; skipping the pump. It will have a dripsystem going in. Aprox 1.5 liter/hour dripping in should be optimal.

 

[Fishfriendof315]

Search for bulk head adapter and you should be able to pull up every option out there today. Exactly just a U on top. And for as moving the fish, multiple buckets with their original aquarium water. Then you don't have to put your cycle out of whack too much

 

[eligri]

Search for bulk head adapter and you should be able to pull up every option out there today. Exactly just a U on top. And for as moving the fish, multiple buckets with their original aquarium water. Then you don't have to put your cycle out of whack too much

I assume running the filters with buckets while setting up the new tank, then moving them as fast as possible to the tank when off?
Shouldn't be more than 20 min they are turned off for. Will try to keep them somewhat warm.

This should help nullify any cycle, right?
I could also set it to a higher drip rate for the first week or two, incase any ammonia appears.

 

[Toothy]

I used a 30 gal rubermaid trash can to move my large tank fish. Not full of course to heavy but I have one with the wheels on the bottom. Lid fits tight prevents sloshing out of the bucket or worrying about any jumpers. Plenty of room for an aerator and heater if needed.

 

[Fishfriendof315]

20 minutes is no time to worry about at all. I moved last month in upstate new York my 55 gallon to the other side of city in the back of a uhaul. Ten five gallons 3/4 full, no air, heaters or heat source. Only three had fish. I had placed airstones back in at destination but they say in bucket overnight

 

[eligri]

What water params should I check to make sure my new place is good to go?
I do no treatment on the water I currently use. Moving 6-7km away, so water is PROBABLY similar.
Should I add anything to the water anyways? Since this will essentially be a 100% WC.

I will ofcourse drip acclimate the fish.

 

[jdhef]

I would check the usual...ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and pH.