How did you guys move your tank?

[weezywe12]

my 220 dimensions are 72"x24"x30". dont know the exact weight but its all glass @ 3/4" thick. I'm 5'11" and weigh 200lbs and my buddy was 6'2" and weighs 230. we just he-maned it. slid it out the back of the truck and walked it into the house. went over about 4 stairs.

 

[JRF]

I have a 500 lb. tank coming in and I have to move it up 4 outside steps and into the house. There is a local aquarium service company here that will move it in and put in on the stand for $180/hr. I moved my last tank in with 4 guys but it was not easy, so I think I am going to pay to have the aquarium co. move it in for me this time and save my back!

 

[isseym328]

Well I tried moving the tank yesterday with 4 people. can't even get that sucker out of the SUV! I think I'm going to need more people. That aquarium service sounds good. I think it only takes 30 mins to move my tank in. $90!

 

[JRF]

Im sure it will be worth every penny! And your local aquarium service co should have insurance to cover anything if they were to damage it..Which hopefully wouldnt happen.

 

[frgrasso]

moved my 220g with one other guy and lifted it on a 42" tall stand ,it wasnt that bad.

 

[SNAKEMANVET]

Be careful with glass suction cups,they will slip if not done right,my friend and some others dropped a 240 on one corner and broke the bottom glass,it is made out of 1/2'' glass and weights around 400 lbs.I fixed the tank and I use 4 people to move it. good luck in moveing yours.

 

[mm949]

i had the same issues moving this 18ft long 3000lb empty tank

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[isseym328]

How many humans did it take you to move that tank mm949? 30?

 

[mm949]

funny u say that....moved it with 3 guys, tank was to heavy to lift so we used motorcycle jacks to lift it up 2' and slid the stands under the tank

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[Hal]

Where are you guys getting the glass suckers? I don't see it at home depot or lowes.

I called my local glass supply store. They did the glass/mirrors for my bathrooms. They're willing to rent them out for $10 per pair, plus a refundable deposit. They do require me to waive any damages if the suction cups release prematurely, which I'm willing to do.

I also called Two Men and a Truck (or pick your other local small mover). They said they'd move my future 260g (500lbs) for $198/hr M-Th, or $218/hr on weekends (1 hr miminum, time is from door to door). But they're also insured. This assumed a crew of 4 guys.

 

[Lightsluvr]

To the OP - did you get your tank moved? Let us know how it went...

Our local club has Glass clamps to loan to members. I used eight clamps when moving my 750 pound 96x36x26 hybrid tank. With 6-8 guys manhandling it, no problem...

LL

 

[kidninja]

wow insane

 

[Eric the half-bee]

I rented a bobcat w/skid attachment. Probably overkill but 400 gal. glass, I wasn't gonna take any chances.