Sliding 90 Gallon tank on to a new stand

[Cp3]

I am planning to build a new stand for my 90 gallon reef tank that has been up and running for around 5 years now. My current plan is to build the new stand the EXACT same height as the existing stand, or maybe 1/8" shorter. This way I could just take my live rock out, drain ~75% of the water in the tank, set the new stand right next to the existing stand, and simply slide the tank across to the new stand. I'll have to pull out the bulkheads on the bottom of the tank from the overflow and re do them after the move, but that should be easy enough.

Does anyone see an issue with this approach? As long as I can get the stands height to match and slide it over slow and steady, I would't think there would really be any dangerous stress being put on the tank, right? I would plan on leaving the sand and a few inches of water, unless it would be best to just drain it all the way down to the sand.

Thanks for any input

 

[mcgyvr]

Yeah sounds totally fine..Ive done that 2 times now and its quite easy..

 

[reefinJ]

My buddy done the same process and it was easy as well. Yours should be manageable.

 

[Sk8r]

Suggest you get a friend to assist. If water sloshes during the move, maintaining level and stability is risking injury or disaster. Two can do it handily. When replacing bulkheads, however, be very sure to get ALL sand grain off the seal, and tighten about what a strong woman can, bare-handed. Once hoses are restored, wrap some paper towel about the area to detect any leaks. If there is a very slow one, they usually settle as the seal settles, but do not fully water if you have any misgivings on that question.