physically moving tank advice (480G)
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Topic: physically moving tank advice (480G)
Posted By: nsfw dave
Subject: physically moving tank advice (480G)
Date Posted: August 08 2018 at 5:41pm
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So the time has come that my 480g 8x3x2.5 glass aquarium is coming in from coast to coast.... and i have no idea how im gonna move it. It probably has to go less than 30 feet but it has to go down a little slope through a window (60x48) into the room in the basement where its finally destination is. its roughly 1k lbs and 500lbs for the stand. Im not super worried about the stand, as its not glass and has much easier ways of lifting. so does anyone have any good advice? do i rent like 10 sets of suction cups @50$ a piece? do i find 10 to 12 people and use straps? ------------- 480 in wall in progress |
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Posted By: kevin.st
Date Posted: August 09 2018 at 9:29am
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Dave, I don't know....but I can be there to help. Please call or text me as I am not on here all the time. 385-831-8982
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Posted By: SharkByteShaz
Date Posted: August 09 2018 at 2:28pm
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I'll help if I'm avail, BTW some of the LFS will loan you their suction handles but will charge you replacement value until they are returned in the condition you borrowed them in. ------------- HOLD MY BEER, I WANT TO TRY SOMETHING... |
Posted By: badfinger
Date Posted: August 09 2018 at 5:53pm
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You could talk with Aquatic Dreams. Have them move it for you, if they will. Will cost a pretty penny, but cheaper then replacement tank |
Posted By: nsfw dave
Date Posted: August 09 2018 at 7:30pm
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lol i already have it insured ------------- 480 in wall in progress |
Posted By: nsfw dave
Date Posted: August 09 2018 at 8:27pm
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when i figure out exactly how and when im gonna do this, ill reach out to you guys ------------- 480 in wall in progress |
Posted By: jdinchak
Date Posted: August 10 2018 at 9:20am
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Chad Carter used to move tanks, not sure if he still does. What you may want to do is reach out to Chad just for advice. You will need a lot of people and suction cups I think would be critical. The next question is will you need to remove a window or banister? ------------- 180G Mixed Reef Tank 170G Dart Frog Tank |
Posted By: nsfw dave
Date Posted: August 10 2018 at 10:28am
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its going to have to go through a window for sure. ------------- 480 in wall in progress |
Posted By: Zack801
Date Posted: August 10 2018 at 3:31pm
| Chad carter did mine. Upgrade your reef is his company |
Posted By: badfinger
Date Posted: August 10 2018 at 8:33pm
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Hold on.... Your tank is insured? How is that? |
Posted By: nsfw dave
Date Posted: August 15 2018 at 9:24am
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I called and had it added to my house insurance... has no one does this? also... its showing up this afternoon, so im shooting for a potential Saturday mid morning install. ------------- 480 in wall in progress |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: August 15 2018 at 11:17am
Nope Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
nsfw dave wrote:Posted By: nsfw dave
Date Posted: August 18 2018 at 9:51pm
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Posted By: jdinchak
Date Posted: August 19 2018 at 4:49am
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Nice work! ------------- 180G Mixed Reef Tank 170G Dart Frog Tank |
Posted By: kevin.st
Date Posted: August 19 2018 at 3:02pm
| Awesome. I hope you let me come see it when you get it stocked. |
Posted By: Hogie
Date Posted: August 20 2018 at 8:34am
| That is a serious tank! |
Posted By: nsfw dave
Date Posted: August 20 2018 at 12:16pm
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thanks guys.. itll probably be a long while still before its up and running. I still have design the rest of the fish room and acquire the appropriate hardware and plumbing. but maybe by next years reef tour. ------------- 480 in wall in progress |