Movin Driller Fishtank, suggestions?

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Hey Guys, how has everybody been? Thanks in advance for any constructive suggestions.
I am attempting to move my 70 gallon drilled fish tank with the bulkheads in place. The tank is drilled from underneath, both holes are on the same corner. I am planning on renting a truck and laying the tank on its back side on top of towels and bubble wrap and anything else you guys suggest.
I am pretty wary of removing the bulkheads and It would make my life simpler this way.
Or what would you guys suggest?
Again thanks all for any constructive suggestions.
 
Why are u against removing the bulkheads??
 
Afraid to crack the glass, dont have replacement bulkheads or appropriate tools. But if putting the tank on its side is a big risk, I would have to remove bulkheads.
But if putting the tank on its side its not a big deal for the tank and there is a way to safely do it I'd rather to that.
 
I have put my tank on its side. Just wouldn't do if for an extended amount of time.
 
It will be a 40 mins drive probably, any suggestions on how to protect the glass?
 
Ah I used blankets straps
The straps weren't super tight tho just tight enough so it wouldn't no wand I drove very carefully
 
I shall do this with all the love i can muster lol. Thanks for ur suggestion. If anyone else has suggestions on how to protect the glass, id appreciate it.
 
Towels and moving blankets work. So do old comforters.

Another option is to strap it to a couple furniture dollies. They're like $10/each at harbor freight. They'll hold the weight easily and allow room for the bulkheads to stick down.
 

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