Moving a Tank
 

Hey all,

I have a 55g reef, and it is a little too close to the wall... I have to move it about 2 inches. It's on hard wood flooring. Is there anyway to move the tank without having to drain it? I'd hate to do that for 2 inches.... Any suggestions on how, or am I screwed?

Thanks!

what kind of stand is it.

I have a 65 gallon with a 30 gallon sump - when I was running sans sump I would drain it out 1/3 of the way and have my girlfriend help slide one side. I too am on hardwood floors - so that makes it a bit easier. I haven't scratched up the floor (so I think) and have done this many times. It is a bit trickier with the sump full - but it has been done as well. The point about a stand is a valid one as well. Mine is built with many 2x4's and lots of framework so I have had no problem, just make sure you don't tip the tank and good luck!

It's a hagen stand, it's not ideal, but it does the job. I guess slow and steady will get the job done them, hunh? I don't have a sump on the tank.

Thanks

I've used a floor jack before, but at the time i had a diy stand (75G)with 4x4 legs i just screwed a couple of 2x4s on the side, jacked it up and rolled it out. don't know if it helps you but maybe i will give you other ideas. I've even borrowed my sons skate board on occasionas a pribar kind of lift and roll action. cardboard slides good if you can get it under.

Not entirely sure about Hagen stands myself, but pull from the lowest point of the stand/base and you _should_ be ok.