Changing to a Larger Tank

[Rick]

Hi all,

At the moment I have a 10 gallon tank with 2 platys, 4 flame tetras, 2
cories, and 1 pleco (couldn't find any other algae eater). As the pleco
grows, I will need to consider getting a larger tank. Ideally, I'd like to
get something much larger, somewhere around the 30s or so.

Anyway, when I finally do this how do I move the fish over? I will be
moving the water, but I realize more water will be added. Will this mess
with what has already been cycled? Will I end up going through another
cycle? What is the best way to establish the new tank quickly as not to tax
the fish?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Ricky

[NetMax]

"Rick" > wrote in message
...
> Hi all,
>
> At the moment I have a 10 gallon tank with 2 platys, 4 flame tetras, 2
> cories, and 1 pleco (couldn't find any other algae eater). As the
pleco
> grows, I will need to consider getting a larger tank. Ideally, I'd
like to
> get something much larger, somewhere around the 30s or so.
>
> Anyway, when I finally do this how do I move the fish over? I will be
> moving the water, but I realize more water will be added. Will this
mess
> with what has already been cycled? Will I end up going through another
> cycle? What is the best way to establish the new tank quickly as not
to tax
> the fish?
>
> Thanks in advance for your help.
>
> Ricky

By keeping your filter wet & running, you should have minimal cycling
problems. The rest of the details (moving your fish) have been covered
recently in the newsgroups. I can't improve on what was said. Just
google the post archives, or check out the sites. Ideally, the new tank
is in a different location, so it's all set up and then the fish & filter
are moved over. If you can't find the info you need, re-post and I'll
answer what you need.

cheers
NetMax