Moving my Reefer 350

[Keko21]

Sooo my wife wants more space in our office where our tank is currently and wants me to move it to our living room (WHERE I WANTED IT IN THE FIRST PLACE!). Probably 100 ft to move, all across hardwood and tile. Do you think I could get away with draining the tank about 75%, taking all the water out of the sump and very slowly sliding it to it's final destination? Or do I really need to take all the rock sand and inhabitants out?

 

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Could probably take most water and rock out and putting in bins.

Then just leave enough water to cover the sandbed and move the tank.

 

[Wakenbaker420]

100 feet or 100 miles...going to be a horrible experience. Probably have to empty tank. Might end up damaging cabinet in the move. Only thing I can think of is if you get it light enough to get those "magic sliders" under the four corners then you could just push it over to the new spot since you said it was all flat and tile. Best of luck

 

[Keko21]

100 feet or 100 miles...going to be a horrible experience. Probably have to empty tank. Might end up damaging cabinet in the move. Only thing I can think of is if you get it light enough to get those "magic sliders" under the four corners then you could just push it over to the new spot since you said it was all flat and tile. Best of luck

That's a solid idea actually. Prob much easier than a dolly. And yes you are absolutely correct- it might as well be 100 miles lol

 

[Wakenbaker420]

Maybe try these air bags to lift tank/cabinet so you can get the sliders underneath.
Your friend has shared a link to a Home Depot product they think you would be interested in seeing:

Original Patented Winbag Air Wedge and Leveling Tool Lifts up to 300 lbs. WB20-SR5/4/40 - The Home Depot

The WINBAG inflatable air cushion is an innovative alignment tool used in conjunction with shims when leveling and installing windows, doors and kitchen cabinets. The WINBAG air wedge doesn't leave marks

www.homedepot.com

 

[ScubaFish802]

I would get a bunch or big tubs or buckets and empty the tank completely of water and sand so that there is no chance for any weight to shift within the tank during moving even if it is a smaller amount.

If anything a good chance to rescape or flush out any settled junk.

 

[Keko21]

I would get a bunch or big tubs or buckets and empty the tank completely of water and sand so that there is no chance for any weight to shift within the tank during moving even if it is a smaller amount.

If anything a good chance to rescape or flush out any settled junk.

Yea actually got some fresh sand today. Dont know about a rescape though its pretty packed right now.

 

[mike550]

That's a solid idea actually. Prob much easier than a dolly. And yes you are absolutely correct- it might as well be 100 miles lol

@Keko21 don’t overlook running your tank over pvc pipes. Their crush strength is surprisingly high and if you use a lot of 1/2” pipes you’ll distribute the load nicely.

 

[Keko21]

@Keko21 don’t overlook running your tank over pvc pipes. Their crush strength is surprisingly high and if you use a lot of 1/2” pipes you’ll distribute the load nicely.

A very modern Egyptian approach! I Like it!

 

[Keko21]

Maybe try these air bags to lift tank/cabinet so you can get the sliders underneath.
Your friend has shared a link to a Home Depot product they think you would be interested in seeing:

Original Patented Winbag Air Wedge and Leveling Tool Lifts up to 300 lbs. WB20-SR5/4/40 - The Home Depot

The WINBAG inflatable air cushion is an innovative alignment tool used in conjunction with shims when leveling and installing windows, doors and kitchen cabinets. The WINBAG air wedge doesn't leave marks

www.homedepot.com

I ended up grabbing two of these and plan on going the slider route. Move attempt will be tonight! I figure it will be better after lights out and the corals are retracted for better protection.

 

[Wakenbaker420]

I ended up grabbing two of these and plan on going the slider route. Move attempt will be tonight! I figure it will be better after lights out and the corals are retracted for better protection.

Good luck! Let us know how it goes.

 

[Keko21]

Well that was terrible lol! But i got it done with no losses!
Two air shims were just barely enough to get each corner up for sliders.