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Just as the title states, I need advice on moving my 90gal corner tank a few inches away from the wall.

We purchased some vortech power heads without thinking to check if they would fit. (a doh!! moment). Well they came yesterday and on one side there is enough room, on the other side we need a few more inches.

Aside from the obvious, draining the tank and moving it, anyone have any other clever tricks? And if draining it is the only way, do you think only halfway would be enough? Then how would you suggest moving it after its drained? And is anyone free to help? Lol

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Drain it all the way! Even with sand and rocks. When I drained a 40 gal. Sucker was still super heavy to slide. Also depending on your stand, it could put stress on glass if not careful. Could put a strain on it big time when sliding. Also depends on if it's on hard flooring or carpet. Hard flooring would be easier of course.
 
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DaAznGuy said:
Drain it all the way! Even with sand and rocks. When I drained a 40 gal. Sucker was still super heavy to slide. Also depending on your stand, it could put stress on glass if not careful. Could put a strain on it big time when sliding. Also depends on if it's on hard flooring or carpet. Hard flooring would be easier of course.
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[emoji24] so sending the power heads back is a better option lol
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Just punch a hole in the wall lol.... With the temperature in the room around 80f I would just drain the least amount as you can in order to move it. Do not put too much stress on the stand. You do not want to damage the stand. Then fill it back up asap.
 
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Tangs said:
Just punch a hole in the wall lol.... With the temperature in the room around 80f I would just drain the least amount as you can in order to move it. Do not put too much stress on the stand. You do not want to damage the stand. Then fill it back up asap.
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Funny you mention a hole in the wall, hubby was fully prepared to do just that
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But Iv called for back up Oceanlife is coming to the rescue this week [emoji122]🏻


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Nickig23 said:
Funny you mention a hole in the wall, hubby was fully prepared to do just that
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But Iv called for back up Oceanlife is coming to the rescue this week [emoji122]🏻


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Glad to hear it will work out. [emoji106]🏻
 
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Drain it to the sand bed along with the sump, and save the water in a stock tank. I have a 110/G you can borrow.

Then 1 person on each side, it should move fairly easy with two people.

Use big pump and do it quick. Coral will be ok for 10 minutes out of the water. Just like the ocean tides.
 
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Reefahholic said:
Drain it to the sand bed along with the sump, and save the water in a stock tank. I have a 110/G you can borrow.

Then 1 person on each side, it should move fairly easy with two people.

Use big pump and do it quick. Coral will be ok for 10 minutes out of the water. Just like the ocean tides.
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Thx. The oceanlife guys came and got it moved for me [emoji106]🏻[emoji106]🏻


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Magic[emoji6] Those guys are pretty awesome.

They drained it half way, lifted one side at a time n put furniture movers under it, then slid it out. Sounds easier than it was. It's a corner bowfront so they had to use a lot of muscles. They measured and made sure it was even on both sides and cleaned everything up, went way above and beyond the job needed.


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Reefahholic said:
Ha...you should have seen them wrestle my old tank. lol







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At least yours was on hard floors. Not that its size made it any easier lol. I wouldn't be surprised if we get billed for their chiropractic bills in a few years lol

My tank was on carpet and pretty settled down into the corner. I was biting my nails through the whole thing.


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