kayl

Anyone have any tips/advice for moving a tank? I'm moving mine on Saturday. My plans are below, any revisions or hints?

Plan:

1) Label all plugs (as far as what outlet in the DC8 they're plugged into)
2) Shut off return pumps, heater, media reactor, lights
3) Remove return pumps, heater, media reactor from rear chambers, remove light hood from top of tank
4) Throw return pumps into small bucket of vinegar for a good cleaning
5) Throw heater into main tank and plug back in for heat retention
6) Remove water from rear chambers
7) Start removing water from display
7b) Shut off/remove Vortech when needed, disconnect AC Jr & probes
8) Put live rock in bucket(s) with water
9) Once live rock is out, catch fish, place in bucket
10) Bag any loose corals, place in cooler (I don't think a heat pack is needed, do you?)
11) Leave enough water to just cover the sand
12) Move tank to car
13) Move stand to car
14) Move buckets to car
15) Drive the 20 min. drive
16) Place/level stand
17) Place/level aquarium
18) Put live rock and water from live rock buckets back in
19) Put heater back in display to keep temps up
20) Acclimate fish if needed, place in tank
21) Corals in tank
22) Electronics on/in
23) Drink cold drink


Note that I have approximately 20-25gallons of saltwater made up and up to temp at my new house. I'll have another 10-15 gallons of RODI on hand as well.