big tankers! I need your input

**thelub** · 01-23-2013, 05:01 AM

I haven't seen it in person, but I'm guessing its 3/4" glass. The craigslist ad says 70" x 30" x 24".

How many people has it taken in the past to move an aquarium that size?

Contrl · 01-23-2013, 05:10 AM

Mine that size is 1/2 inch plate glass......has to be 35 years old. Big heavy bugger. I'm gonna say in the 400+ lb range cause two swole guys could lift it, but it took four to actually move it with any confidence of not twisting it into a leaker.

It shall never again be moved from my basement,,, not whole.

Garrick

GnoixuoS · 01-23-2013, 06:04 AM

My 135 gallon with all 1/2" glass was super heavy. Took 3 of us to get it off the stand and onto moving dollies. I recommend using dollies for any big size tanks.

exv152 · 01-23-2013, 03:38 PM

I would guess it's actually a 72x24x30 which is a 220 gal, and an empty marineland tank that size weighs 392 lbs empty, according to their online specs.

**thelub** · 01-23-2013, 03:42 PM

That might not be so bad to move then. I bet its something like a marine land tank. It has fugly edge caps on all corners and top and the middle brace is broken, but that just give me more incentive to do a euro brace or something.

thanks for the input guys!

**ianiwane** · 01-23-2013, 07:13 PM

I had a tank the same size. Buy or rent some 8" suction cups, it will make the move much easier.

http://www.amazon.com/Vacuum-Suction.../dp/B0039W0MMM

With suction cups you will need at least 5 guys (with out suction cups probably more). 4 to lift, one to guide and move things around if necessary.

**thelub** · 01-23-2013, 11:11 PM

I was able to move it with just me and a buddy. I'm sure the suction cups will be handy when i go to actually install this into my home, but it won't be for a LONG while yet. I have to get a bigger place to put it in first. I couldn't pass up a 200 gal starfire tank for 160 bucks, even if I cant set it up yet.

auban · 01-24-2013, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by thelub

I was able to move it with just me and a buddy. I'm sure the suction cups will be handy when i go to actually install this into my home, but it won't be for a LONG while yet. I have to get a bigger place to put it in first. I couldn't pass up a 200 gal starfire tank for 160 bucks, even if I cant set it up yet.

for that price, i would pick it up and carry it by my self...

01-23-2013, 05:01 AM	#1
thelub Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (6/100%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SE Washington Posts: 590	big tankers! I need your input I haven't seen it in person, but I'm guessing its 3/4" glass. The craigslist ad says 70" x 30" x 24". How many people has it taken in the past to move an aquarium that size?

01-23-2013, 03:38 PM	#4
exv152 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 357	I would guess it's actually a 72x24x30 which is a 220 gal, and an empty marineland tank that size weighs 392 lbs empty, according to their online specs. __________________ Eheim Pimp Club,# 496

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ianiwane Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (48/100%) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Francisco (mainland transplant from Hawaii) Posts: 1,463	I had a tank the same size. Buy or rent some 8" suction cups, it will make the move much easier. http://www.amazon.com/Vacuum-Suction.../dp/B0039W0MMM With suction cups you will need at least 5 guys (with out suction cups probably more). 4 to lift, one to guide and move things around if necessary. __________________ SFBAAPS 120cm ADA tank, DIY Stand 6 gallon rimless cave tank 60cm ADA tank 50 gallon Nano

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01-23-2013, 05:10 AM	#2
Contrl Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 60	Mine that size is 1/2 inch plate glass......has to be 35 years old. Big heavy bugger. I'm gonna say in the 400+ lb range cause two swole guys could lift it, but it took four to actually move it with any confidence of not twisting it into a leaker. It shall never again be moved from my basement,,, not whole. Garrick

01-23-2013, 06:04 AM	#3
GnoixuoS Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 33	My 135 gallon with all 1/2" glass was super heavy. Took 3 of us to get it off the stand and onto moving dollies. I recommend using dollies for any big size tanks.

01-23-2013, 03:42 PM	#5
thelub Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (6/100%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SE Washington Posts: 590	That might not be so bad to move then. I bet its something like a marine land tank. It has fugly edge caps on all corners and top and the middle brace is broken, but that just give me more incentive to do a euro brace or something. thanks for the input guys!

01-23-2013, 11:11 PM	#7
thelub Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (6/100%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SE Washington Posts: 590	I was able to move it with just me and a buddy. I'm sure the suction cups will be handy when i go to actually install this into my home, but it won't be for a LONG while yet. I have to get a bigger place to put it in first. I couldn't pass up a 200 gal starfire tank for 160 bucks, even if I cant set it up yet.