physically moving tank advice (480G)

So the time has come that my 480g 8x3x2.5 glass aquarium is coming in from coast to coast.... and i have no idea how im gonna move it. It probably has to go less than 30 feet but it has to go down a little slope through a window (60x48) into the room in the basement where its finally destination is. its roughly 1k lbs  and 500lbs for the stand. Im not super worried about the stand, as its not glass and has much easier ways of lifting. so does anyone have any good advice? do i rent like 10 sets of suction cups @50$ a piece? do i find 10 to 12 people and use straps?

I'll help if I'm avail, BTW some of the LFS will loan you their suction handles but will charge you replacement value until they are returned in the condition you borrowed them in.

Chad Carter used to move tanks, not sure if he still does.  What you may want to do is reach out to Chad just for advice. You will need a lot of people and suction cups I think would be critical.  The next question is will you need to remove a window or banister?

Chad carter did mine. Upgrade your reef is his company

I called and had it added to my house insurance... has no one does this? also... its showing up this afternoon, so im shooting for a potential Saturday mid morning install.

Awesome. I hope you let me come see it when you get it stocked.

thanks guys.. itll probably be a long while still before its up and running. I still have design the rest of the fish room and acquire the appropriate hardware and plumbing. but maybe by next years reef tour.