moving 180g

[A Canfield]

Finally found a nice 180g......in Jackson
Anyone have any words of advice on moving a big tank.
I'm planning on taking out as much sand out of it as possible.
Is it better to set something this size on a foam pad or should I go the other way and put it on a piece of plywood?
TIA
Anne

 

[KarenLM]

I moved my 125 twice and both times I left 1/2-3/4 of the sand in and put it in the back of the truck on plywood and lots of comforters and sleeping bags. Foam would probably work good too. A 180 is a lot heavier so you will probably have to take the sand out. Get lots of muscle help. I had 5 people to lift mine. A 180 too much fun!!!

 

[kevin95695]

Anne! Crazy! Congratulations! I'll help if the timing works out.

 

[A Canfield]

Thanks Kevin.........We'll probably be bring it home mid afternoon. Swing by if you have time

 

[Auntbeez]

I have a 135 glass tank, I moved with carpet under it. Unless you are going to drive crazy it shouldn't move at all. I assume it is acrylic, but it will still be heavy. Take the sand out.
keep us posted on the move and set up.

 

[Tilmo2180]

Congrats Anne, finnaly got the new tank. I dont work until 2pm if you need help before then let me know.

 

[miracles38]

Yeah Anne! Take some pics when you get it home. I would come help but I am totally wiped out after yesterday.

 

[A Canfield]

Thankyou to all that offered your help today...........

The tank (glass by the way) has made it home.
After getting use to looking at a 55g for the last 3 years, this is one big mother!!!

Can't wait to start filling it up

 

[miracles38]

Can't wait to see it!

 

[Tilmo2180]

I still need to stop by sometime, Maybe this saturday...Let me know if you need any help.

Steven

 

[mike1962]

Anne,

I am currently out of town, or would've volunteered to help. Congrats on the new tank. I'm sure the rest of us Woodlanders are all envious!