allstar.h2o
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Yeah good luck though!
moving 360 gal tank filled 20 feet
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ConsultantERP
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This move will happen between Feb 15 and Mar 1, I will let everyone know the results and the method used. Likely some heavy duty 4 wheel carts or the old method of rolling it over something round, I am thinking some thick wall condiut at the moment. thanks again all, and wish me luck, I think I will need a little. And yes, Iwill remove 90% of the water during the move.
reefpeep2004
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It's your tank, so if you want to use dowels or carts I guess you can, BUT, the silicone type of furniture hard surface glides will work MUCH better IMO. They can even move a car.
ConsultantERP
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huh, So you think those teflon or silicone pads that you slide furniture around with would hold about 1800 lbs. It sure would mean alot less lifting of the aquarium which is what is likely to causes leaks
ConsultantERP
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Of course, you did say they would move a car.
scbadiver
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I used those little disks to move a 75 show. It took us 14 minutes to move it across carpet about 12 feet. we pumped out half the water into another tank, tilted it back slightly and stuck 4 small disks on the front of the stand and then the other way for the back. 2 of us gently slid it right where I wanted it and pumped the water back in. we moved nothing in the tank and lost nothing. With a johnson bar or a big prybar you could probably do about the same. Incedently, it was old crappy thick shag carpet we moved it off of (the reason for the move. gosh it was ugly carpet)
scbadiver
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No. I just found them at lowes or HD...I don't remember which. That was several years and many beers ago but it was one or the other. they were cheap too. Just some kinda funiture glide disk about an inch and 1/4 diameter with double face tape on them. I wasn't sure they'd work but for the price I tried it and was quite impressed. it was less $10 for the 8 of them.
atreis
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Those little silicone disks are a marvel. I moved a completely filled 60 using those with no problems. I think the biggest problem you'll have with those is lifting the stand in the first place to get them under. I did this by using a lever to very slightly tilt the tank backwards, sliding the disks under, then tilting it forwards and sliding the disks under the back. You have to be careful not to go too far of course. 
Once the disks are there though, you should be able to move the tank and stand without much problem and very little chance of damaging the tank, and you can just leave the disks there.
I wouldn't bother with spraying the rock to keep it wet. Assuming it only takes you a couple hours after you've emptied the tank to get it filled back up again, the rocks will be fine without spraying.
Once the disks are there though, you should be able to move the tank and stand without much problem and very little chance of damaging the tank, and you can just leave the disks there.I wouldn't bother with spraying the rock to keep it wet. Assuming it only takes you a couple hours after you've emptied the tank to get it filled back up again, the rocks will be fine without spraying.
scbadiver
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YEP, what Atreis sez! We had everything in place and ready when we moved mine and like I said, from the time we started pumping water down to half way, put the disks under, moved and started pumping backfull took only 14 minutes. The only thing I moved inside tank was a few softies from the higher parts so they wouldn't tear. We timed ourselves only for the fun of it. My helper was an ER nurse at time and everything ad a "golden time" as he said.
Fast Fred
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If the Teflon corner pads don't work, try getting 3 or more sheets of thin (maybe 1/32" or so) of Teflon sheeting. Place a thin coat of oil between 2 sheets and sanwich them together. Place 2 of the sheets, one on top of the other, under the tank. Place the 3rd sheet in front of the tank in the direction you plan to move it. Slide the tank and the top sheet onto sheet #3. Hopscotch the sheets until you get the tank where you want it. Be sure to keep a thin coat of oil between the sheets.
In the USAF, we move aircraft that weigh several tons this way.
Good luck, and let us know of your success and how you did it.
In the USAF, we move aircraft that weigh several tons this way.
Good luck, and let us know of your success and how you did it.
causeofhim
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The teflon corner pads work well on carpet with ligher things like dressers and smaller tanks but, on concrete, with a tank this size, I would be very cautious.
If it is your buisness, why not contact an engineer?
If it is your buisness, why not contact an engineer?
tigershark4
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I don't know if you have moved your tank yet or not. I recommend you look into straps to move appliances. they go over your shoulders and over a person on the other side. you stand up and it lifts up enough for you to move your tank. this is what Sears uses. good luck
causeofhim
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Yeah! Then get 1000 of your friends to help you lift it.
Adam
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Another suggestion....
Take some cues from house movers. If the stand is open, run a couple of large beams (wood or steel) through the stand like outriggers and jack up the beams to lift the tank off the floor. This will allow you to get your sliders or an industrial dolly underneath. This assumes of course that the beams and structure of the stand are robust enough to handle the weight.
Also.... a big block and tackle (or come-alongs) will allow you to move the tank slowly and smoothly instead of the jerky movement you might get from simply getting 10 people to push on it.
You might also consider talking to piano movers to find out about big dollies, etc.
HTH
Adam
Take some cues from house movers. If the stand is open, run a couple of large beams (wood or steel) through the stand like outriggers and jack up the beams to lift the tank off the floor. This will allow you to get your sliders or an industrial dolly underneath. This assumes of course that the beams and structure of the stand are robust enough to handle the weight.
Also.... a big block and tackle (or come-alongs) will allow you to move the tank slowly and smoothly instead of the jerky movement you might get from simply getting 10 people to push on it.
You might also consider talking to piano movers to find out about big dollies, etc.
HTH
Adam
dxtr
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If you have not moved it yet, check witha local moving company to see if they can rent or loan you something called a "safe jack"
They are basically two dolly type things that you slip under each side of a safe (or tank), you can strap the tank to the safe jacks, and raise the tank up on the wheels of the safe jacks.
Try searching websites for New Haven Equipment and/or grainger so you can get a visual of what I am refrencing.
Other than that, I'd say drain about 1/2 the water, bribe about 8 of your friends and good luck!
Dxtr
They are basically two dolly type things that you slip under each side of a safe (or tank), you can strap the tank to the safe jacks, and raise the tank up on the wheels of the safe jacks.
Try searching websites for New Haven Equipment and/or grainger so you can get a visual of what I am refrencing.
Other than that, I'd say drain about 1/2 the water, bribe about 8 of your friends and good luck!
Dxtr
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