Moving a tank question

superchargedgp

superchargedgp

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So im replacing my sump in my stand. The problem im having is that the new sump will not spin inside of the stand. So i have to put it in through the back of the stand. If i drain 90 percent of the water from the tank, leave the rock, corals and sand in it, move the tank and stand at the same time away from the wall, slide in new sump and then move the tank back to the wall will it put a stress on the tank itself? Its a 60 gallon cube by the way




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Mjl714

Mjl714

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As long as you remove enough weight, keep the tank supported really well, and move it slowly, I think you’ll be fine.
 
superchargedgp

superchargedgp

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I have 2 options.
Move it and have the sump this way


Or put it this way and don’t have much visual on the equipment but not have to move the tank




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Sawdonkey

Sawdonkey

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Drained 90%, you should be able to slide it out by yourself, no problem. I’d do it myself. I’d first lift it up and stick a towel under it so you don’t scratch your floor.

You’ll be happy you did in the long run.
 
Mjl714

Mjl714

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I’d move it, i would not like the sump in sideways. It would drive me crazy trying to see and work in there.
 
superchargedgp

superchargedgp

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My only concern with it facing me is that once i put it in there by moving the tank back. I will never be able to take it back out if i need to without draining the tank


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superchargedgp

superchargedgp

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So i decided to put it sideways. Just incase it has to come out for service. Had to redo all the plumbing



Wires still need to get organized


But i like the easy filter sock access


Thats it for the night myself and my helper are beat



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