So I'm looking to move soon, and after I get settled, set up a 300g tank. I'm trying to do some research now to figure out some of the cost and logistics now rather than later. So this is all hypothetical but I really plan to do this. This is probably like 6mo-1yr away.
I have been doing a lot of research on what it takes to set up and keep a reef going but I want to focus this post on just the logistics of getting a tank of this size delivered and placed onto the stand. I will leave some space behind the stand so I can do plumbing etc, possibly even have a small "fish room".
I assume the LFSs in the area will not have tanks that big or any kind of delivery service even if they did. So I'm kind of left with ordering the tank online or DIY. I'm heavily considering DIY just because building the tank in place seems easier logistically.
Assuming I plan to order a glass tank + stand online and have it delivered. I'm not going to know many people in the area I'm moving to so I'm exploring options on getting the stand and tank physically moved into place in my home. I'm guessing it will take no less than 4 people and a few hours.
Assuming I have a perfect stable place for the tank and stand, what options are there to have someone to move the stand and place the tank onto it? I'm assuming normal delivery guys will only drop off tank and stand into your yard and will not help with inside the home stuff. Are there any common options for this kind of thing? What would be the cost, assuming I have the tank and stand already in my yard?
Whats the biggest size tank you can buy at LFS that will fit in a rental van and be maneuvered around and installed by only 2 people?
I have been doing a lot of research on what it takes to set up and keep a reef going but I want to focus this post on just the logistics of getting a tank of this size delivered and placed onto the stand. I will leave some space behind the stand so I can do plumbing etc, possibly even have a small "fish room".
I assume the LFSs in the area will not have tanks that big or any kind of delivery service even if they did. So I'm kind of left with ordering the tank online or DIY. I'm heavily considering DIY just because building the tank in place seems easier logistically.
Assuming I plan to order a glass tank + stand online and have it delivered. I'm not going to know many people in the area I'm moving to so I'm exploring options on getting the stand and tank physically moved into place in my home. I'm guessing it will take no less than 4 people and a few hours.
Assuming I have a perfect stable place for the tank and stand, what options are there to have someone to move the stand and place the tank onto it? I'm assuming normal delivery guys will only drop off tank and stand into your yard and will not help with inside the home stuff. Are there any common options for this kind of thing? What would be the cost, assuming I have the tank and stand already in my yard?
Whats the biggest size tank you can buy at LFS that will fit in a rental van and be maneuvered around and installed by only 2 people?