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My Tank Thread
So how many of you have had the "fun" experience of tearing down a tank at one place of residence and relocating it? I've done it a couple of times. My most nerve-wracking experience was moving a tank from Virginia to Ohio about 10 years ago. I used a combination of totes and buckets to transport everything. I had fish and corals in as few containers as possible to minimize the need for heaters and powerheads as much as possible. Despite the high level of anxiety, everything made the trip safely. And I learned some important things from it!
My answer would be: Maybe across town, but never again across states.
- I learned the importance of planning and trying to think through every detail.
- I learned that despite your best efforts, you are going to spill water in transit (usually only when your spouse is looking right at the bucket or tote that is spilling).
- I learned that things will NOT go as you plan them to.
- I learned that I will NEVER do that again! LOL
My answer would be: Maybe across town, but never again across states.