Big tank move

[vetteguy53081]

I am finally setting up my dream reef!

I've been in and out of the hobby for the last 10 years, I am purchasing a tank that is currently set up 150gal 72"x18"x26". I'm running the sump to my basement for easy maitinance. I'm very excited!

My concern is I am planning to move the tank next weekend and it is COLD. Much of the current coral has grown onto the tank backwall top right of the picture. I'm trying to think of a way to keep it warm enough to survive.

The plan is to load the tank into my covered 10' trailer and tow it the 50 mins home. I'm not really concerned about most of the coral and fish I think with enough water they will stay warm enough during the move. But the tank will be empty so any coral on the Backwater is going to cool quickly.

I could run a generator and a heater but I don't have a way to vent it out of the trailer. Maybe a propane heater.... but that seems ill advised too.

Has anyone gone through a similar experience?

Do you think it should get it off and cut it into frags?

Looks like a suucessful move. In the past, Ive moved pet stores more than once due to growth. 1 hour didnt have a whole lot of impact if any- I covered tank with blankets. I Salvaged some old water and have newly made water also waiting at new location. I had manpower, left sand in the tank and enough water to cover the sand. Bacteria will stay alive up to 12 hours.
When I arrived at new location, I set the tanks back up ASAP. Placed a plastic pan in tank and pumped old water. then new water onto pan to reduce stirring- Was like a major water change and added bacteria.