moving a monster tank

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downset21

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Does anybody have experience moving a large aquarium? Luckily I only have to move my 220 gal tank a few feet to do some renovations to my house. The tank has sand and live rock in it and the construction should last 2 or 3 days. I plan on draining the tank completely. I'd love to avoid moving the live rock around but I'm sure it is inevitable. What strategies would you employ?
 
Drain everything, I think your going to have to move the live rock sadley, get as much out of the aquarium as you can and bring some friends
 
if you dont want to move the live rock maybe try two cherry pickers...

or like everyone else said bring some good friends
 
suction cups are a must, makes the job so much easier.
 
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