Another tank move thread...

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In searching the threads here and elsewhere I have seen several people who seem to have had success moving a tank from one room to another without taking everything out in order to do so.

I have a 75 gallon tank I need to move about 20 feet from my foyer to my office. I have seen Marc recommend corals can be exposed to air for some time without harming them, I was thinking about draining the tank most of the way and using those Teflon discs to slide the tank into the next room stand and all. Without the water I should be able to lift the stand enough to slide them under the corners.

Is this worth even trying or should I just get the Rubbermaid tubs ready and take everything out?
 
depending on the amount of sand and rock in there, it could put a lot of stress on the seams and bottom of tank.

I have always just emptied the water and contents except sand when i have moved tanks.
 
I've got roughly 75 lbs of rock and a 2" sand bed... I am planning on sliding it stand and all if that makes any difference. This is assuming I can even lift it to get the Teflon pads in place!
 
And then you have to consider the strength of your stand. If it is a solid structure, you may be able to pull it off. If it is even a little flimsy, then the stress of tugging and pushing may end with a disaster.
 
You guys are right; I’m better off playing it safe then ending up sorry. A disaster is the last thing I need! I’m going to plan on emptying the tank to the sand bed and putting all rock and livestock into Rubbermaid tubs. Only then will I attempt to lift the stand slightly to place the coasters. If I so much as hear a creak I’m going to back off and separate them. The whole reason I even thought to attempt this is that I am confident the stand is very solid, and these Teflon coasters do work wonders.

Thanks as always for the great advice guys!

Tim
 
Try having at least one more person helping you, if not two. The combined efforst of a few people can do wonders when it comes to moving a tank intact.
 
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