Tank move...disturb substrate?

I just read the Coral Reefers article on moving your tank and posted a comment/question there, but since it doesn't show up on the live threads page, I'm posting it again........

I'm moving my tank onto a new cabinet stand and hooking up my sump/fuge tomorrow. I'm spending today making extra salt water and planning things.
Would you recommend taking the sand bed out of the tank if I'm keeping the same tank? I know it's chancy moving a AGA tank w/ substrate in it, but it'll only be a foot or so to the new stand. What kind of effects should I expect if I do go ahead and mix and stir up the sand bed?



Thanks mucho!

 

How deep is this sand ? and how old is the sand and system ?

 

Sand bed is about 3 inches (I know, it's not a real useful depth, but Tangster's Magical Kitty Litter Fuge Mud should help soon!) and has been running for about 9 months...

 

As long as you can lift it I would leave it. I've often moved tanks across town nevermind just across the room without taking out the sand. Just don't let things slosh around too much inside.

 

I've moved my 20 high so many times... with the sand in. Never had a problem. Like its been said above just try not to make a big mess and slosh everything around. Take out as much water as you can and move it. It's a 2 person job though, i know its only a 20 and there not that heavy but you could crack the glass if you dont get a square grip on it.

Marc.

 

Thanks for the input, gents. I just put my game plan together.
Step 57: fill sump
Step 58: cross fingers
Step 59: start flow
Step 60: drink beer

I'll let you all know how it goes...

 

Ugh....not PBR again I hope?

Good luck with the move!!

 

Oh if you are just moving it to a new stand then like J.P said if you can lift it then have at it should be no problem I think I was thinking about you where going to move it to a new location.. But from a stand to new stand get some big guys LOL and PBR LOL Hey get a couple of guys like J.P and you'll have no problems

 

LMAO!!!

:yelrotflm

Sounds like a plan!

 

The more people and beer the merrier and easier it will be. It should make you very thirsty having to move a heavy tank like that, so you will want to hydrate your body with fluids! hahahhahaha
Good luck with the move! Just go slow...