How should I move with my tanks?

[arienette]

Hello,

I'm going to be moving into a new apartment soon (tomorrow) and I need to know how to transport my two newt tanks. I'm only moving across town, maybe 4 miles away at the most, so I'm not worried about the newts themselves...I just don't want to disrupt my cycled tank when I move everything. Will I have to start over (more or less) with cycling? Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Andrea

 

[Kaysie]

If you keep your filters and decorations moist, as well as substrate (I just keep a tiny bit of water in the tank), you shouldn't have a problem. I suggest picking up a couple of 5 gallon buckets with lids, and put tank water, plus your decorations and filter media in them. Then when you get to the new place, pour the water and put the decorations back in, and you should have no problem with re cycling.

 

[Jennewt]

Put a lid on the buckets, as the water will slosh surprisingly high!

The least traumatic way to transport the newts themselves would be in a tupperware container with damp paper towels. This is less stressful than sloshing around in water (and among decorations, etc). If there is any chance of exposure to heat, even for a short period, keep them in a cooler with cold packs during the move.