This is probably a dumb newbie question, but I’m trying to prepare in advance...
So I’ve decided to get the 32.5 gallon tank with stand. I will be placing it in a corner of our living room, but I also know that we are planning to do some redecorating in the room within the next year (painting one wall and putting shiplap or similar type board on the other). I don’t want to wait possibly a year to set up my tank. I’m wondering if I could/should add casters to the base of my stand to allow us to move it easier out from the walls enough for the Redecor and then prevent having to drain and have a major disruption in the tank? Would it be safe to roll/slide the tank out a few feet and then back, just while that corner is painted and the wood put on? How much of the tank would have to be drained, or could it be moved that short distance on casters with only a small amount of water removed to prevent water from sloshing over? I’ve never seen a stand on wheels, but if there are casters and wheels that can support the weights of pianos, I’m guessing I could find some that would support the weight of the filled tank. My biggest concern would be would the tank itself handle the move or would it possibly fail structurally? Any thoughts on how best to prepare?
So I’ve decided to get the 32.5 gallon tank with stand. I will be placing it in a corner of our living room, but I also know that we are planning to do some redecorating in the room within the next year (painting one wall and putting shiplap or similar type board on the other). I don’t want to wait possibly a year to set up my tank. I’m wondering if I could/should add casters to the base of my stand to allow us to move it easier out from the walls enough for the Redecor and then prevent having to drain and have a major disruption in the tank? Would it be safe to roll/slide the tank out a few feet and then back, just while that corner is painted and the wood put on? How much of the tank would have to be drained, or could it be moved that short distance on casters with only a small amount of water removed to prevent water from sloshing over? I’ve never seen a stand on wheels, but if there are casters and wheels that can support the weights of pianos, I’m guessing I could find some that would support the weight of the filled tank. My biggest concern would be would the tank itself handle the move or would it possibly fail structurally? Any thoughts on how best to prepare?