Help Needed - Preparing to Move my tank

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So the day is drawing near for me to move my tank. I would like to request the help of my fellow reefers if possible.

Things I have I already have

Courtesy of The Coral Reef in Startford CT:
150 gallon rubbermaid tub
6 - 5 Gallon buckets with waterproof lids
Assorted plastic fish/corals bags

Thank you so much Donna, John and Kris for allowing me to use these items. It is really appreciated.

Additional things I have:
Styro Coolers - Thanks Dave! (Triggreef)
Regular Coolers


Additional things I would like to borrow if possible:

If anyone buys or has the containers from the premixed saltwater, I believe from Nutri-Seawater that I can borrow I would really appreciate it, trying to bring as much water as possible from my current system

200+ Watt heaters, I'm planning on having about 100 gallons in this tub (which will be located in a basement, an its a little on the colder side) I have one extra but I'd like to be on the safe side)

Powerheads of higher flow, I have a few Koralia 1400's but could always use more.

My rockwork is two large structures cemented together that have alot of zoas and some encrusting montis that i cannot remove, my idea (well ChrisKids) was to use thick garbage bags and soak news paper in saltwater and trasfer everything like LR is done, the drive is about 20-25 minutes (i'll drive like hell) to get them to the new place. I will also clip all other encrusted branching pieces as i'm sure they will break in transport.

All fish and loose coral will be bagged and transported in coolers.

Question: - Has anyone ever put a vortech on these rubbermaid tubs?

If you can think of anything I may be forgetting or I should consider please let me know!!!

I will be at the meeting this month so I could pick up there if possible.
 

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