What is the best way to change tanks?

[Borderjumper]

Thanks guys.

I have some freshwater tanks that are bare bottom, and I agree easier to clean, but I dont like the look. One thing I WILL do different this time is to place the rock first, then the sand.

I wont need any additional rock, the tanks are the same length and height, one is wider tho so just more space in front. As I mentioned, Im not doing this because I want a bigger tank, I just want a better tank. The new one will be 3/8" sides and 1/2" bottom with the front starfire glass.

[draco]

We went from a 55 gal to a 90 gal.We put some of the water in the 90 gal then put the sand in, most of your live stuff should stay above the sand as it falls and let it settle out then do the rest of your change as you said