After a long hiatus from working with my husband in his company, The Fish Physician, we worked together recently to move a 200 gallon reef. I haven’t worked with his company in the field since I opened my studio, Dynamic Yoga 4 Love on January 1, 2011!
Rich and Lisa of The Fish Physician; after the big move!
This is the reef in the old location.
200 Gallon Reef move with The Fish Physician
We had an old client call us that was moving and needed to find a buyer for the tank, stand, canopy and the animals. She was willing to separate the animals from the tank, but after I saw the ecosystem, I knew they had to all stay together.
I jumped on the phone and called a good friend who has a dental practice in another town nearby. She used to have a reef aquarium, and it never was perfect. We really needed to upgrade the entire filter system, but her old tank wasn’t built for a reef. When she heard about this reef she deferred to my recommendation. I was all in with a green light.
Breaking down the reef, packing up the animals and live rock
Richard, my hubby, and I have downsized our company to only us and our AP guy, my father. We really desired to make this work for both parties. We found a crew to help get the aquarium out of the house and down the stairs.
Moving a 200 Gallon with The Fish Physician and crew
Our son helped us get it into the new building after a slow and careful drive with a truck and SUV full of animals and equipment. We had to cut the chair rail off the wall and it was a perfect fit!
Adding the sand, water and live rock took several hours. Finally the fish and corals could go back into their relocated home.
A family affair; moving a 200 gallon reef
After a huge full day, we were able to turn the fitters and lights on. Super cloudy, but will be totally crystal by the next day!
Dr Kat DDS with her little helper
So happy to have a wonderful husband that provides for us with his unique business. I share with my hubby a hobby and interest in fish, aquarium design and corals.
Richard Ware, The Fish Physician
Owning, designing and maintaining an aquarium helps us to find and share beauty, tranquility and peace.
Percula Clown, Yellow Tang, Royal Gromma and Fire Shrimp in The Fish Physician Reef
Funny… Sounds a lot like why I teach yoga.
Sand star in my hand
