Moving my 225G Need advice / help

[bms270]

Hi Guys,

Finally my lease is up and need to move to a new place next weekend (8/3/2013).

One complete day is dedicated to move my 225G tank.

What would be the best way to move the tank? I am mainly concerned with the tank itself. I've moved the livestock before so not so much stress on that part. Do you know any local helpers that can help me moving the glass tank? Or maybe you have experience and willing to help?

Last year, just regular movers helped me with the move and turned out very risky. I do not want to risk breaking the tank so looking for a more reliable way.

Any advice is greatly appreciated..

 

[cedzaquaddiction]

If I were closer, I'd help for a 6 pack of TurboDog. LOL.

Hopefully, someone closer will chime in. Movers can get the job done, but those that are in the hobby tend to take more care with your tank...

 

[ringo®]

What 2 locations are you moving between?

 

[ff337]

Either lowes or home depot has rubbermaid bins for sale. It was 2 for $7 or something. You would probably need 10, I am guessing. You can leave the live stock in there for a day or so, until you get your tank moved and filled. If you have access to large barrels, you can Pre-make your saltwater at the new place and transfer everything the same day, combining it with some of the old water.

 

[bms270]

Ringo®;884635 wrote: What 2 locations are you moving between?

I am near perimeter mall. Two places are 5 minutes away from each other.

No stairs. truck can go to the same level so no up/down move.

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FF337;884638 wrote: Either lowes or home depot has rubbermaid bins for sale. It was 2 for $7 or something. You would probably need 10, I am guessing. You can leave the live stock in there for a day or so, until you get your tank moved and filled. If you have access to large barrels, you can Pre-make your saltwater at the new place and transfer everything the same day, combining it with some of the old water.

I've already got 10 large Styrofoam boxes for the livestock, need to get some bug jars for the water though my main concern is with the move of the tank itself..

 

[ringo®]

That's not too far from me, I wouldn't mind lending a hand. A tank that big is going to take alot of people though.

 

[bms270]

Ringo®;884651 wrote: That's not too far from me, I wouldn't mind lending a hand. A tank that big is going to take alot of people though.

Thanks for offering help. I really appreciate it. Are you sure you wouldn't mind helping with this? I have my brother too but we need 4 at least.

 

[ringo®]

No biggie. I live pretty close to Spalding Dr. I'm going to guesstimate you're looking for about 6 people though.

 

[bms270]

Here's a shot of the tank. Not that big..

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[bms270]

CedzAquAddiction;884631 wrote: If I were closer, I'd help for a 6 pack of TurboDog. LOL.

Hopefully, someone closer will chime in. Movers can get the job done, but those that are in the hobby tend to take more care with your tank...

Thanks "6 pack of TurboDog" would be the first thing I'll make sure to have in the fridge before moving anything..

 

[cedzaquaddiction]

Beautiful tank, Man. TurboDog will definitely ease the pain...

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[brandonmason]

I just move a few months ago and I have probably 10 18 gallon totes dedicated to my fish tanks, I live in Woodstock and things have been a drag with my job so your a little far out for me to drive to help but your more than welcome to use my totes

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[bms270]

BrandonMason;884670 wrote: I just move a few months ago and I have probably 10 18 gallon totes dedicated to my fish tanks, I live in Woodstock and things have been a drag with my job so your a little far out for me to drive to help but your more than welcome to use my totes

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Thanks Brandon. I'll have to calculate the volume first, I'll let you know. Thanks

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CedzAquAddiction;884666 wrote: Beautiful tank, Man. TurboDog will definitely ease the pain...

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Thanks I need to make sure not to get drunk before lifting this beast...

 

[brandonmason]

I moved my 150 tall with me and another guy and boy do I wish I had a few more guys because it nearly made me want to post a getting out thread... all in all just in moving my tank and livestock without setting up it took 14-15 hours from time I started draining and packing til the time I unloaded into my 125 temp tank that I had set up in the garage at the new house

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[brandonmason]

We only lost one coral and 1 fish which we are sure jumped somewhere during the move because we never found him. As for the coral it was one of my favs but (elegance) got stung by a candy cane they had fallen on him in temp tank

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[bms270]

BrandonMason;884681 wrote: We only lost one coral and 1 fish which we are sure jumped somewhere during the move because we never found him. As for the coral it was one of my favs but (elegance) got stung by a candy cane they had fallen on him in temp tank

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I know the hassle.. I need a good night sleep beforehand.. It is not an easy job.

 

[brandonmason]

Yea good luck its always stressful with the move alone then to throw in what we work so hard for makes for high blood pressure

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[bms270]

Thanks

 

[ringo®]

Still need help tomorrow?