Advice needed - Moving a Large Tank

[r2odie]

Considering buying a 375 gallon glass tank. 10 ft long 24" wide 30" tall. My biggest concern is moving it. Thinking 8 big guys with suction cups. We do have a trailer to transport it. Any suggestions/advice welcome!

 

[Tigerdragon]

Maybe piano dollies to set tank on and move so you dont have to carry it very far

 

[Easttuth]

8 guys is plenty. Piano dollies are usable. Rented a box truck with a lift gate is something I've done before as well.

I called on this tank a while back, it's not drilled, correct?

 

[r2odie]

No the tank is not drilled. I'm planning on going with a bean animal overflow

 

[r2odie]

thanks for the input so far. anyone else have any ideas? what's the best way to tell if the tank is tempered on the back? might have a sticker on the bottom but can't see that till I empty it.

 

[biecacka]

Must tanks are only tempered on the bottom....
You can also look to rent suction cup handles to help everyone grab the beast...

Corey

 

[eeyore357]

I've never moved a tank that large but for my new 180 we used "forarm forklifts". Maybe something you could check out.

 

[cubiclewarrior]

Make sure everyone has their shoes tied! I would put furniture dollies wider than the stand underneath the stand. Ounce its close to its destination it think 8 men and the suction cups could handle it!

 

[r2odie]

Must tanks are only tempered on the bottom....
You can also look to rent suction cup handles to help everyone grab the beast...

Corey

Yes definitely renting suction grips! I know most tanks are only tempered on the bottom but....this tank has curved glass corners, would that mean it would have to be tempered to achieve that?? Heading down tomorrow to try to find out.