Best method of moving a 265G UP STAIRS!?

[Birdhawk23]

Exactly, I mean there might be some technique but come on.. How much knowledge can it take to pickup a really heavy aquarium and moving it, I think about 90 percent of it is just putting on some big boy pants and getting it done! hahaha
I've attached some pics of the stairs and the turn we're gonna have to make. I'm not sure it will make it without us having to hand it between the two posts to the far balcony

 

[kkiel02]

Its going to be tough. Measure the corner before you start moving it.

I didn't see your other post but I guess you figured the apartment can hold that much weight? I would be worried about that more than moving it.

Either way good luck. I go by:
180-210 2 guys
240-270 4 guys
Then after that it just depends on glass tickness, tank manufacturer(mainly AGE as they are super light or an acrylic tank), and so forth.

 

[Birdhawk23]

I have a lot of guys coming, I'm just afraid only 4 will be able to fit as we go up the stairs..
And, I'm not sure how or where I can measure around the turn up top considering the angle that the tank will be at

 

[Kyuss]

FWIW, I was able to get my 150g with 5/8" glass (a bit thicker than standard as my tank as no cross braces) with just one friend and some moving straps down the stairs since it's getting set up in the basement. It was a little work-out, but otherwise easier than I thought it was going to be - getting it into the stand was more difficult since it had to slide in from the back. Your tank is obviously going to be heavier, but nothing a couple more hands can't fix. Just plan it out, and don't give anyone beer until after it's moved.

 

[Birdhawk23]

Lol, the beer is going to be there award for finishing the move...
But hopefully four guys, two on front and two on back can get it up the flight of stairs, and all of us other guys can help on the bottom and top of the stairs!!

 

[sbeason]

I moved my 210rr with a furniture dolly, straps and a moving pad. Once we got it in place, it took four of us to pick it up and put it on the stand. Much easier and safer than carrying up by hand.

 

[JoeRonda]

I gotta see this.:reading:

 

[JanVelazquez]

Try this out

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You dont want to loose your investment

Good luck

 

[Birdhawk23]

Two full truck loads full of tank, stand, canopy etc..
12 good guys..
And now, 3 cases of blue yummies later
I have a 265 gallon tank on its stand in my second story apartment
I'm gonna be feeling this one tomorrow! hha
Pics to come soon!

 

[JoeRonda]

Two full truck loads full of tank, stand, canopy etc..
12 good guys..
And now, 3 cases of blue yummies later
I have a 265 gallon tank on its stand in my second story apartment
I'm gonna be feeling this one tomorrow! hha
Pics to come soon!

Congratulations on the successful move!:celeb3: