How to move my tank?

[Triple R]

Hi, I have a 58g tank with 70 lbs of LR, 40 lbs of sand, lps, zoas, and frags of sps. I have to move my tank to my basement and i was wondering how i would go about doing this.

 

[albano]

take EVERYTHING out, place them in 'holding' tanks (other fish tanks, or rubbermaid tubs), move tank to basement, refill/restock

 

[anthony27]

I mmoved my tank I bought bins from big lots that have wheels on them and then took out the coral first ane moved that and then the rocks and fish make sure you make up rodi water prior to moving the tank incase if you are missing some water. Make sure you do not disturbe the sand at the bottom of the tank because if you do the levels will go up not like they are not going to up a little because of the rock and debre falling off the rock. Make sure also when everything is set up just run the skimmer full blast for 2 days to ouull out any other debre in the water.

 

[Triple R]

ok so what im gettin here is:
1. take out all corals (ofcourse)
2. all rock
3. fish
4. water
LEAVE SAND IN TANK, DO NOT DISTURB!

i have all rubermaid containers already, and 30g of RO water

 

[albano]

LEAVE SAND IN TANK, DO NOT DISTURB!

How long has tank been running, maybe you want to rinse out sand, if so, do so, in salt water

 

[18oreefer]

you could cut the floor all around the tank...jk. i had to. sounds like you have got good advice, and are well on your way.

 

[Triple R]

its just over a year old haha i would if it was possible bc its going in the exact same spot just 2 floors down.
ty for all the advice

 

[Awibrandy]

First, I LOVE your signature!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Second all the advice given should be foolproof. Except that they forgot to tell you to place power heads, and a heater in those holding bins. Very important.................................

Also, do NOT try to lift the tank w/the sand in it by yourself. You do not want to through your back out...................... Also extremey important. I know, you may not feel it right away, but when you get older you will. I do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!