moving a aquarium

sharkguy1000

sharkguy1000

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Hi,
I am planing on building a big aquarium.We might move in posibly 4 or 5 years.Once I build the monster 10 foot long aquarium would I be able to move it? All help apreciated.
 
guppie

guppie

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I don't see why you would not be able to move it. I will take alot of effort, but it can be done. Good Luck
 
cwfish

cwfish

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Don't move your tank with any fish, rock, inverts, sand, or water in the tank. If you leave any living things in the tank while moving it, chances are they could get injured, besides that a 10 foot long tank will be tough enough to move without additional weight.
 
sharkguy1000

sharkguy1000

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I am only going to build the stand. A local glass company is going to build the tank. I Am going to fold down the seats in my Expedition, and pick it up.
 
sterling

sterling

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I don't think it will fit in your expedition. I have an Expedition and I couldn't get my 125 gallon in it and it's only 6 feet long.
 
melbournefl

melbournefl

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Hey there shark, congrats on your new tank! I may be *way* off mark here but I'll put in my .02 worth anyway. I'm guessing that they are using 3/4 inch plate glass for a tank that length to avoid bowing on the front and back, well at 10', that's about 975 pounds, just for the front and back, guessing again here, that's probably about 1500 pounds overall (assuming all glass construction here). Along with the U-Haul you might consider renting some *very large* guys to help you out! I'm building my tank out of wood and glass and it's going to weigh in at about 700 pounds empty, I've already started recruiting people to help me and I'm just moving it 12 or 15 feet from garage to family room. Anyway, hope all goes well and I'm sure a 10' tank is going to be beautiful! Later Paul
 
sharkguy1000

sharkguy1000

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I have to bring it down forteen steps to my bament.I think that I could possibly put plywood down the step ,and SLOWLY scoot it down.
 
slick

slick

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If you don't mind me asking how much is the glass company charging you for the tank. Glass and construction?
 
sharkguy1000

sharkguy1000

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I just thought up an idea. Three people could stand at the top with a rock climbing harness and thick rope.We could slowly scoot it on down. Or i could just use a double pulley. I forgot to ask, where do i get people to help move it?Do you think i could hire movers to do the job?
 
melbournefl

melbournefl

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Morning Sharkguy, damn I sure hope you're not having to make any turns down those stairs. You won't even be able to stand a 10' tank on end to negotiate those evil twists. I think I'd try asking the glass company how much they'd charge to bring the tank to it's new home, they've probably got some experience in that sort of thing. If they won't move it you might check with local movers but make sure they know what they're getting into and, more importantly, they're well insured. With a tank that size make darn sure that no twisting or flexing takes place during the move, fresh seals should help but still, be careful. Perhaps the idea of the tank living upstairs might be your best bet LOL. Good luck guy!
Later, Paul
 
heavenly damsel

heavenly damsel

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Had you thought of asking the glass company to assemble it on site? Even if they charged a little more it would be worth it, you would be spending more on the u haul any way, never mind the medical bills from back injuries. I don't think I would want to slide nearly a ton of glass down the stairs.
Just from experience....we built a 300 gallon tank and sold it to the folks who bought our house. Maybe it even helped sell the house a little quicker. We did empty it out when we moved.
HTH
 
heavenly damsel

heavenly damsel

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Found a thread that says total cubic inches divided by 231 = gallons of tank.
120" x 30" x 30" = 108000 cubic inches
divided by 231 = 467.53247 gallons
HTH
 
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