Moving with a Fish Tank? Follow These 6 Steps

Published: May 01, 2022

Do you need to move with a fish tank? There are a few things to keep in mind to guarantee it arrives safely at your new location. UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage of Tampa Bay can assist you in ensuring that your fish tank arrives in good condition at its new location. Follow these six easy steps:

1. If you’re moving a tank, be sure it’s completely dry before loading it onto the truck. Also, remove any water and foreign substances from the aquarium.

2. Remove all of the water and everything in the tank. Make sure to dry out the tank completely after it is empty. This will help prevent germs from taking hold in the tank.

3. Before moving the tank, make sure to unplug all of its components. Remove any filters, heaters, or other equipment from the tank before transporting it.

4. To avoid bumps and scratches, cover the tank with a traveling blanket.

5. Always remember to take good care of the aquarium. To avoid dropping the tank when moving it, use a traveling blanket.

6. Once you’ve brought the tank to your new home and reconnected all of the equipment, assemble it in place and set up the tank. Before filling it with water, make sure there are no leaks.

Follow these six steps to safely move your fish tank, and you’ll be good to go! Check out the UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage of Tampa Bay blog for more moving tips and advice.