How to move tank for carpet?

[steelhead]

I wil be getting new carpet in the spring and I have to move my 75gal. to the other room so should I put everything in totes with pumps and heaters until they are done and then move it back, or move it and put it back together and wait a week and move it back? How long will the bacteria in the sand be ok as well as the coralline on the back of the glass?

 

[flower]

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Originally Posted by steelhead http:///t/390433/how-to-move-tank-for-carpet#post_3457610
I wil be getting new carpet in the spring and I have to move my 75gal. to the other room so should I put everything in totes with pumps and heaters until they are done and then move it back, or move it and put it back together and wait a week and move it back? How long will the bacteria in the sand be ok as well as the coralline on the back of the glass?
How I would do it....will do it, I plan to put in new floors soon as well.
Put everything in tubs, it's best to wait until just before they lay the carpet but within 24 hours....then reset the tank...you will be fine. Do not move the tank with any sand in it...sand is super heavy and can break the seal...then you need a new tank pronto. Move only an empty tank.
If your sand is over 2 inches, rinse the sand in saltwater before you re-add it to the tank to be sure no toxins were traped and released.

 

[spanko]

Should only take a day to lay carpet correct? Totes heaters and power heads. Same with the sand in a bucket and the rock.....heaters and powerheads. Coralline will die off when exposed to light and air in a very short time.

 

[steelhead]

Can I leave the sand in if I move the stand and all? I did it two years ago but it was a fresh water set up I used sliders under the stand, I only have to go about eight feet or so.

 

[spanko]

Should be fine if you are moving the stand with the tank on it and not just the tank itself. Just don't want to put any stress on the tank corners and bottom that could stress the silicone seal and have problems down the road.

 

[flower]

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Originally Posted by steelhead http:///t/390433/how-to-move-tank-for-carpet#post_3457614
Can I leave the sand in if I move the stand and all? I did it two years ago but it was a fresh water set up I used sliders under the stand, I only have to go about eight feet or so.
Doing that could cause the stand to weaken. I wouldn't do it. Here is a way for you to fully grasp what I'm saying. Get a good sized fish net and scoop the sand out with it...feel the weight of the sand in the net.....it's really heavy. There is no way to completely dry the sand, it's wet and very heavy. Oh and wear gloves..the bristle worms live in the sand.
Use a 5g bucket, I only fill the buck halfway because I can't lift the bucket.....and scoop the sand out after you remove the water, It only takes a few minutes.

 

[xandrew245x]

Your best bet is going to be removing everything from the tank before moving it, wet sand is incredibly heavy believe it or not. If you were only moving your stand/tank a few inches it wouldn't matter so much, but that big of a move you should remove everything in there, it will be the easiest in the long run!
Good Luck!

 

[spanko]

I disagree but oh well that is just me. If all the water is out and the sand is just wet, the tank is staying on the stand and the stand is moving slowly along the floor on sliders I see no problem.

 

[xandrew245x]

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Originally Posted by spanko http:///t/390433/how-to-move-tank-for-carpet#post_3457626
I disagree but oh well that is just me. If all the water is out and the sand is just wet, the tank is staying on the stand and the stand is moving slowly along the floor on sliders I see no problem.
You have to understand, none of us want to tell him something that could potentially break his tank or stand. If I were doing it I would probably leave the sand it, thats me taking a risk, but advice to another, I would take everything out, he still has the choice to do what he wants.

 

[steelhead]

Thanks for the help, I think my buddy and I can move it with no problem, I was alone when I did it the last time. My main concern is when I set it back up I do not want a tank full of dead toxic stuff. I have heard about putting wet paper on the glass to protect the coralline??

 

[flower]

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Originally Posted by steelhead http:///t/390433/how-to-move-tank-for-carpet#post_3457647
Thanks for the help, I think my buddy and I can move it with no problem, I was alone when I did it the last time. My main concern is when I set it back up I do not want a tank full of dead toxic stuff. I have heard about putting wet paper on the glass to protect the coralline??
Just moving the rocks out stirs the sand, and if there are toxins in it.... you already released it, then moving the tank with sand will slush it around more.....so you would need to rinse the sand anyway. All I can do is give advice...if you accept and take that advice or not, it's up to you.

 

[steelhead]

WOW ez dude I never said I was not going to take anyone's advice, that being said I know I can move it with out breaking anything I have done it before my main concern was toxins and how long the sand and coralline would be ok this is the first time they have been talked about.Whats the best way to rinse the sand ? - new salt water, old salt water, R/O water, or just tap water.

 

[spanko]

If you can saltwater would be the best rinse agent. Would help to keep the bacteria live. Old, new, both whatever. Gonna probably lose some fauna like worms, pods etc. How long has the tank been set up?

 

[steelhead]

It will have about 7-8 months on it. Carpet will be done in one day I will get up early make the move and as soon as they are done I will move it back. We just had it done only two years ago but all the seams came apart and after three times trying to fix it the owner is going to replace it free but that is still a lot of work for me

 

[spanko]

Trying to get a handle on the amount of waste that might be in the sand. How many fish and what kind? do you have a good clean up crew?

 

[flower]

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Originally Posted by steelhead http:///t/390433/how-to-move-tank-for-carpet#post_3457912
WOW ez dude I never said I was not going to take anyone's advice, that being said I know I can move it with out breaking anything I have done it before my main concern was toxins and how long the sand and coralline would be ok this is the first time they have been talked about.Whats the best way to rinse the sand ? - new salt water, old salt water, R/O water, or just tap water.
LOL..dude? With a name like Flower? My advice is move an empty tank. You can do what you want, I'm not hurt or anything. Nothing you post will change my opinion to never move a tank with anything in it. Using the concern about toxins as a reason to not remove the sand,. does not "hold water". The sand may or may not have toxins..either way you will stir up the sand when you remove the rock, and moving it will splash around any stuff left in the tank.
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[steelhead]

Sorry for the gender mistake, I guess, as I do not know you- there is an old saying don't judge a book by its' cover yes? to be honest didn't look at your name maybe you like flowers? what do I know ? Does not really matter to me- man, woman, boy, girl I just have a lot of time to plan and want the whole thing to go smoooooth. I will rinse the sand and you got it I will be taking it out so now we can rest ez. One thing left the coralline on the back glass what do you guys and girls think about that? Can I do anything to protect it?

 

[steelhead]

As to the fish Spanko 1 Flame Hawk, 1 Clown, 1 Lawnmower, 1 Royal Gramma, 4 Green Chomis a Fighting Counch ( that thing is too cool ) 4 pep. shrimp, snails and some blue legs. Glad I found out about this before I spent a lot of money on corals.

 

[spanko]

Doesn't sound like a large bioload. Still best to do some rinsing of the sand.