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Old 01-19-2008, 05:11 PM
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Default Details of the "low tide method" of tank moving?

I've read a few accounts on here of some reefers moving their tanks with sand, rock and a little water still in.

I think it was described as the "low tide simulation" method of moving

I have a 90g that I need to move (maybe even this wknd) and this sounds like the way to go. My sand bed is about 2-3 inches, so I guess that would leave about 5 inches of water in the tank, plus the sand and most of the rock. I am guessing that would be manageable by four people?

i was thinking that I would cut some plywood and slip it under, making some sort of lip around the base of the tank so that is doesn't slip of the ply.

I would take the fish out into 20g rubbermaids (two needed I would think). Save all the rest of the water in buckets. Probably move the anemones and corals high up on rocks into rubbermaids, etc.

Any other tank moving tips greatly appreciated.
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