Help with Red Sea Reefer install

[Baronen]

so I got to the point of cabinet installation (reefer 350) where you need to work with the top of the cabinet. I actually thought they didn’t include it but it’s on the bottom of the aquarium. how in the world do you get that piece out without having to move the aquarium without messing it up? I am thinking I need to have two people lift and then pull the piece out but what to do with the aquarium in the meantime? having it raised a little bit makes it much easier to lift. this is one of the more stupid packaging decisions I've ever seen

 

[blaxsun]

Yes, you'll need at least one more person and preferably glass suction cups (4) to lift it off. Note that at the back where the overflow is some of the plumbing extends below the bottom of the tank.

So wherever you move it ensure you have the tank braced underneath while leaving a gap for that. Otherwise, *crunch*...!

 

[Baronen]

Yes, you'll need at least one more person and preferably glass suction cups (4) to lift it off. Note that at the back where the overflow is some of the plumbing extends below the bottom of the tank.

So wherever you move it ensure you have the tank braced underneath while leaving a gap for that. Otherwise, *crunch*...!

why the f did they design It like this? why not just put a piece of plywood for support underneath??

how did you brace yours?

 

[blaxsun]

why the f did they design It like this? why not just put a piece of plywood for support underneath??

how did you brace yours?

The top of the cabinet also has that cutout, so it makes sense to ship the tank like that.

I use several padded moving blankets that I arranged to leave a tiny gap where the plumbing extends on the back.