Suggestions for moving tank with pickup

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What best practices do you have for moving a tank/stand/sump in back of pickup. Padding/securement?
120 gallon- uhaul pickup
Thinking of pallet with everything wrapped with moving blankets.upright Corners wrapped with pool noodles. How about strapping down methods.
 

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I moved my 120 just sitting on a piece of cardboard, wrapped in a blanket and 2 straps over the top in an X pattern. I even left the sand in it with an inch of water since we just moved across town 20 minutes away and I refilled the tank on arrival. Don’t stress too much. Our tanks are pretty tough so you are really just trying to avoid scratches to the glass. Stand is just like any other piece of furniture.
 

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I moved my 120 just sitting on a piece of cardboard, wrapped in a blanket and 2 straps over the top in an X pattern. I even left the sand in it with an inch of water since we just moved across town 20 minutes away and I refilled the tank on arrival. Don’t stress too much. Our tanks are pretty tough so you are really just trying to avoid scratches to the glass. Stand is just like any other piece of furniture.
Recommend adding a piece of plywood on top under the straps to disperse the pressure.
Also Suction Cup handles for lifting, moving, placement are very helpful.
 

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