Tank: 16 gal tall (20 long x 10 wide x 19 depth). Filled with TONS of fake plants and about 3-3.5 inches of sand-gravel mix. Kept at about 78-80*F (no choice, temp increases due to my tank light).

**Tank Plan 1: Empty all water from tank and transport tank with sand still in place (if Dad thinks he can lift it without the tank breaking <-any advice??). A very very small amount of water will be left to keep the sand wet (don’t want to kill bacteria) and the larger decorations will be kept buried in tank during transport. I will flip the decorations regularly to ensure they remain damp and covered with damp sand. Slowly lower water temp over 2 days.
**Tank Plan 2: Empty entire tank to the bottom (i.e nothing but glass). Put the sand in a large tub and keep lightly dampened in the same matter. Main concern: keeping sand in tank to save room in SUV. Slowly lower water temp over 2 days.

Community: 1- Passive Male Betta, 2- Female Dwarf Gauramis (fairly passive), 7 Zebra Danios, and 2 mystery snails. (Please note, my tank is not overstocked -I have had many opinions-none professional claiming it to be overstocked-and researched before implementing; the one gal/inch adult is a *general*, beginner's rule. I did a great deal of research before introducing these fish to each other. I have had no problems with the community what so ever.)

**Fish Plan 1: Fill this tub (little less than 4 gal http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31kPJSG1ttL.jpg&imgrefurl=http://oaktreefoods.com/tag/sterilite&usg=__TkIuLH6YXy13jz2c0RDZheCIutA=&h=500&w=500&sz=13&hl=en&start=16&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=_53GZdpEAB7ioM:&tbnh=130&tbnw=130&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dsterilite%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26rlz%3D1T4ADRA_enUS349US349%26tbs%3Disch:1) with aquarium’s water. Put dwarves, danios, and snails into it with many if not all fake plants. The same will be done with this one gallon http://www.petco.com/product/104215/PETCO-1-Gallon-Corner-Aquarium-Kit.aspx?CoreCat=OnSiteSearch and the betta will go in that with a plant or two. Cover both “moving tanks” with towels but check periodically to ensure that all fish appear normal during transport. Aquarium salt will be provided in each moving tank. Fish not fed for day and half to decrease ammonium levels.
**Fish Plan 2: Take all fish out and put into separate baggies: Betta in one, 3 danios in one, 4 danios in another, two gauramis in one, 2 snails in one. Put all bags into a cooler and close lid. Each will have aquarium salt. Fish not fed for day and half to decrease ammonium levels.
Plans’ Concern: I have never used API stress coat. Will the salt do just as well? I would prefer to not start using new products.

Lid: Marineland’s Eclipse 1; includes carbon filter.
**Filter Plan 1: Drain filter and remove lid from tank. Throw out carbon filter. Float bio-wheel wherever (depends on which Fish Plan I decide on) –rotated periodically to ensure wetness.

**Get-there Plan: Carry tank to room (2nd floor, there is elevator) and set up on stand. Get lid all ready to install. Get tank sand all ready. Pour about 4 gallons of water (taken from aquarium) into tank. Check temp differences with electric cooking thermometer. –Assuming same temp-- Introduce fish (all but snails and betta who should be fine waiting) and fake plants to tank. Let bio-wheel float. Set up decorations. Float betta and snails separately in tank for 10-15 min or so (to help with any possible stress-aggression). Set out & condition any needed additional water at this time (pour in once temp is =). Introduce betta & snails. Fish will not eat for 24-36 hrs.

Any comments, warnings, or advice to help with the move of these fish would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, and take care.

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