moving an rsm 3 inches

[mrfishy]

a little teaser for you clever people across the pond !!!
i need to move my rsm 3inches sideways to make room for vortech pump
tank and cabinet is on stone tiles
anyone got a cunning plan to move without stripping tank down :cry1:
regards
drew

 

[BigAl07]

I don't have a plan but BE CAREFUL! All of our tanks behave VERY differently with water in them and "Sloshing" causes stress on the tank in places and ways that may or may NOT have been designed into it.

 

[redseareef]

mrfishy,
I just moved a 50 gallon three feet this way. Lift one end gently ENOUGH SO YOU CAN SLIDE IT!!
I have done this about three times. And yes, BE CAREFUL. If you have to slid eit over the grout lines in the tile, good luck! That I have NEVER done and it may not be possible!
Let us know how it goes!

 

[Reefmack]

Good luck. Is it that tight on one side that the Vortech won't fit? Not possible, or just not preferable on the opposite side? I think the full tank weighs about 400 lbs. without the cabinet weight. Be careful is correct! Can you take out half or 2/3 of the water to make it easier, then slowly add it back in after the move?

 

[new reefer 03]

look into these pads for it, i think they are called little movers (not sure)
they have foam on the top, and smoth on the bottom, great for moving things slowly.
otherwise have a friend lift one end and put a towel or 2 under the whole thing, and pull the trowels slowly.

 

[mrfishy]

hi guys
thanks for all your ideas and concern
the tank slid very easy on the smooth tiles not even a ripple
now has anyone got a spare £200 for the vortech :fingerx: :fingerx:
cheers
drew

 

[Reefmack]

Hey - good job! No spare $$$ here - it paid for corals LOL!