Moving tank, seals, weight?

squidbait

Member
I am picking up my entire setup tonight from a guy who's wife is making him get rid of it. Best of all, its free!
My question is, what does a 90 G, 4 ft. glass tank weigh when empty?
Second question, what special care should be given to ensure that nothing happens to it?
Third, do I have to worry about the seals drying up if it is empty for 2 or 3 weeks?
Thanks!
 

fender

Active Member
Completely empty - all glass - about 150 lbs.
Me and my wife moved mine with no probs.
Make sure it is empty.
Seals will be fine.
[ October 24, 2001: Message edited by: fender ]
 

sonny

Member
Seals will be fine, as fender said. Just be careful to remove all water and rocks to keep stress on the tank to a minimum. If the system has live rock in it, be sure and put them in a bucket with water from the tank so you can save it. It can last a long time as long as you keep it wet, and water circulating with a power head or airstone. Don't let it get stagnant.
Sonny
 

squidbait

Member
I think he has 150 lb of LR, so I want to keep it alive. Hopefully it will only be 2 weeks before I can begin setting it up. Thanks!
 
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