Owner Has Died

[teaker1s]

As per the title I have been offered a six foot marine setup with all equipment,livestock-must be removed from house.

I currently keep fresh water tropical fish in a large setup and monitor water parameters etc.

The relative of the person who died has some knowledge of the setup and lives in several miles from me.
but would like some guidance as where to proceed,this has been unexpected and I'm struggling with how the hell I get out of being thrown in at deep end

The set up is local to me and I plan to collect it including existing water etc.
I'm aware of water requirements, poisonous inhabitants etc.

What worries me is
1) not getting way out of my depth- and if so how to successfully find someone to care/take on some of the livestock.
2)how much this lot is liable to cost to run.
3)that dismantling and refilling tank with same water I'm not going to cause cycling or shutting down system to transport and getting unpleasant issues.
4)any special considerations with livestock transport.


Going to look tomorrow with deep reservations to moving it all

Help

 

[seffieuk]

I'm sorry for your loss.

I agree you need to think very carefully before taking this tank on - have you got some photos and stock list please,+ how old is the tank and contents, it will help us guide you.

To move a tank that size is going to require a lot of manpower A six foot tank is not going to be cheap to run by anyones standards lighting alone will be expensive, does it have metal halides, t5s etc?

Seffie x

 

[ben1987]

Can i just ask where you are located?

maybe you are near someone that will help.