Upgrading Tank: Can I just Transfer Livestock and Rocks?

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  1. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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    I am switching from my 10 gallon to my 30 gallon.. The params are very similar in both tanks with the exception of nitrates at 30ppm in my 10 gal and 10ppm in my 30 gal. Can I just take all of my LR and Livestock(2 bluegreen chromis, 1 CBS, and a CUC) from one tank to another? If need be I can float them in bags I have from the LFS..
    My biggest worry is the LR setting off a new cycle. Is this a possibility?
     
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  2. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    shouldnt be a problem if the rock is already established and you dont up your bio-load. Are you using the same sand? If not you may get a small MINI CYCLE. But nothing to worry about!!!
     
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  3. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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    no, Im using the "arag-alive" sand. It has been in my new setup since the 20th and I have watched the whole nitrogen cycle daily so I know its cycled somewhat.. Should I scrub my rocks to remove any dead material before adding them?
     
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  4. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    No just move them over!
     
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