I know everyone is jumping out of their skin waiting for the resolution of my aquarium move.
I kind of forgot to update this.
I decided that the fish needed more than just the additional water volume that a sump would provide. I decided to move them into a 300 gallon stock tank. I measured my doorways and the basement staircase. the tank is 68"x63"x25". The doorways would be easy. The staircase was a close call. My estimate was off by about 2 inches. I had to remove 2 stair treads and it fit beautifully.
I had to cut the carpet off of the two stairs to get them out. After I put the stairs back in place, my cats will not step on them. They jump over those 2 stairs every time.
Here are the fish getting fed in their new home.
I plan on building a small deck around the tank. I will also add a turtle basking area so I can throw a couple turtles into my new basement pond.