How to Move Tank onto New Stand?

[Dark_Knightt]

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I'm about to get a new stand (though there is a chance I get a new tank with stand), and I want to know how I can remove the current stand and replace it with a new one, in the exact same spot.
I was thinking of removing basically all the water, if not all of it, putting it in buckets with the rock and corals, then removing my fish, and then probably placing the tank in a safe place, move the bookshelf it's currently on, place the new stand, put tank/water/rocks/livestock back.

Could it really be as simple as that? Or is there a safer way to do it? Any tips?
Thanks for any replies

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

what size tank are we talking about?

I don't know about you but this sounds like a full tank tear down no?

"was thinking of removing basically all the water, if not all of it, putting it in buckets with the rock and corals, then removing my fish, and then probably placing the tank in a safe place"

Smaller tanks/aio's will definitely have a different process.

 

[Dark_Knightt]

what size tank are we talking about?

I don't know about you but this sounds like a full tank tear down no?

"was thinking of removing basically all the water, if not all of it, putting it in buckets with the rock and corals, then removing my fish, and then probably placing the tank in a safe place"

Smaller tanks/aio's will definitely have a different process.

SOrry I forgot to mention it's a 20g tall. I have thought of basically tearing down, rescaping,etc.

 

[Jekyl]

Depending on age new sand may be recommended. Either way will need to be rinsed thoroughly

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

That is a very manageable size move. I think you're on track with removing the water in the buckets, including any live rock that is not secured or may tumble.

Two person lift and transfer to the new base. You got this.

 

[Dark_Knightt]

Depending on age new sand may be recommended. Either way will need to be rinsed thoroughly

It's about 10 months old. I kinda want to keep everything the same, but just get a new stand.

 

[Jekyl]

It's about 10 months old. I kinda want to keep everything the same, but just get a new stand.

Oh I'm an idiot.... I was thinking new tank not stand. Disregard my comment

 

[Uncle99]

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I'm about to get a new stand (though there is a chance I get a new tank with stand), and I want to know how I can remove the current stand and replace it with a new one, in the exact same spot.
I was thinking of removing basically all the water, if not all of it, putting it in buckets with the rock and corals, then removing my fish, and then probably placing the tank in a safe place, move the bookshelf it's currently on, place the new stand, put tank/water/rocks/livestock back.

Could it really be as simple as that? Or is there a safer way to do it? Any tips?
Thanks for any replies

Your fine with this plan.
Try not to disturb the sand bed as much as possible.

 

[CMMorgan]

Thankfully, it's a small tank to break down and move. Keep some extra towels on hand .... just because...