May 1, 2026 #1 J jordanrb Active Member View Badges Joined Nov 28, 2025 Messages 212 Reaction score 58 Location Toronto What state or country do you live in Canada Rating - 0% 0 0 0 I need to move my tank 3 feet over. Its only a 20g cube on a stand. Is there a minimum i should empty the tank or is it safe as long as i can pick it up?
I need to move my tank 3 feet over. Its only a 20g cube on a stand. Is there a minimum i should empty the tank or is it safe as long as i can pick it up?
May 1, 2026 #2 tsharpe291 Valuable Member View Badges Ultimate Member Partner Member 2026 Partner Member 2027 R2R App User Ohio Reefer Joined Dec 15, 2021 Messages 1,154 Reaction score 995 Location Ohio Rating - 100% 3 0 0 I would take half the water out just so it's not sloshing around when you move it. plus it will make it easier to move.
I would take half the water out just so it's not sloshing around when you move it. plus it will make it easier to move.
May 2, 2026 #3 OP OP J jordanrb Active Member View Badges Joined Nov 28, 2025 Messages 212 Reaction score 58 Location Toronto What state or country do you live in Canada Rating - 0% 0 0 0 tsharpe291 said: I would take half the water out just so it's not sloshing around when you move it. plus it will make it easier to move. Click to expand... Ok and there is no concern for any structural issues to the tank moving it with that much water?
tsharpe291 said: I would take half the water out just so it's not sloshing around when you move it. plus it will make it easier to move. Click to expand... Ok and there is no concern for any structural issues to the tank moving it with that much water?
May 2, 2026 #4 S Savage Henry Active Member View Badges Joined Jul 9, 2024 Messages 323 Reaction score 259 Location Australia What state or country do you live in Australia Rating - 0% 0 0 0 I’ve always been told never move a tank that has water in it as it will weaker the joints. I would empty it completely.
I’ve always been told never move a tank that has water in it as it will weaker the joints. I would empty it completely.
