The new tank certainly doesn't need to sit were the old one is. Just most people may not have a second choice or water and other things are handy were the original tank is.
Having had two leaks myself, and two replacements I would check your tank warranty. No sense paying for a new tank if you don't have to. I have also heard of 2 people who had their tank replaced even after the warranty ran out.
If you have the option moving your inhabitant directly to the new tank would be best. But you will still need buckets. If you are going to use the same sand it will need time to settle and this may be a good time to add more or clean what you have. Stirring up a sand bed can be deadly.
Just out of curiosity what size and who makes your current Tank?
J
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