Moving tank by 10 feet

[jacobl]

Hi All,
Any advice in moving reef tank by about 10 feet to redo the floor then move it back in about 2 weeks. I will have 3 people that can help moving the tank.
The tank is Redsea Reefer 350 (about 71 gallon), been established for 5 yrs.

Specific questions:
1. Tips in removing the bulkhead on the bottom of the tank and avoid leak when I reassemble them.
2. Since the move only for 2 wks then I have to move back, should I fully setup the sump or just have water circulation and heater without the sump. I only have 4 fish (2 damsels, 1 yellow tang and 1 tomini tang).
3. My sump has lots of calcium build up, thinking to clean them up, should I soak with vinegar:water : 1/1?

I plan to use most of the original water for the move.

Thanks much

 

[cody6766]

I'd drain, carefully slide the tank and stand, then refill. Drain as much as you need to be able to slide it without causing the stand to flex or wrack...probably 2/3 or more.

 

[Oldreeferman]

Expect your Coralline to take a nose dive being out of the water, effects looks but nothing else. Nice looking tank there.

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

Keep sump offline for the 2 weeks allowing for cleaning.
Drain at least 2/3 or more & if your on carpet invest in furniture movers.
Vinegar will work. If you have unions just disconnect there or you have to cut the pipe.