Here are some suggestions when moving long distances.

1. Sell everything that you do not HAVE to have. The less fish and plants that you have to move the better. Plants (believe it or not) do not seem to ship as easily as fish. I lost lots of plants in my move, but only four fish (the fish loses were all due to stupidity on my part!).
2. Start gathering supplies early. You will need lots of styrofoam boxes/ coolers, rubberbands, stresscoat, big fish bags, and moving blankets for the tanks.
3. After selling the majority of fish try breaking everything down to a couple of bare tanks. The fish will be crowded for a couple days, but they will live. Pack up the disassembled tanks/ equipment ahead of time. The bare tanks will make catching the fish much easier!
4. On the day of the move get up early and start boxing fish. You will need help. Pack the tanks last since you need to unload and set them up first!
5. 600 miles should be no problem. I have done 1200 with fish that were not bothered at all. Just do not dally! Have lots of help to get the tanks set up fast when you get there.

• Try to check out the new place ahead of time to decide where you want the tanks. They are rough to break down and move twice in the same week or so.
• Do not pack aggressive fish in the same bag (one of my losses).
• Watch out for you loricariids- they will pop the bags!
• Check out the water at your new place before moving (pH, DH, Ammonia, Chlorine, etc.) This was the reason for another loss.