Help moving new tank?

[southerntnreefer]

Reaching out for some help. Found a 265 I'm buying. 84x24x30. I'm in need of help moving it, or ideas o. Places that could move it so I can get cost prices. Any suggestions?

 

[Idoc]

I'd suggest hiring a company to move one that big... they move it, they're responsible for it. I don't know how much one that size even weighs.

You can call Glass Cages and see if they recommend anyone in this area.

 

[Katrina71]

Call Parrott Aquatic. Please tell them I sent you. They may have something going on in your area. 865-253-2846

 

[Eagle_Steve]

If it is a Marineland tank, it weighs about 400 lbs empty. We had one when we lived in Florida. It stayed lol, but moving it into the house was not that bad. 4 people and some really good suction cups made short work of it.

 

[southerntnreefer]

If it is a Marineland tank, it weighs about 400 lbs empty. We had one when we lived in Florida. It stayed lol, but moving it into the house was not that bad. 4 people and some really good suction cups made short work of it.

Thanks all! It's a glass cages custom from what I can tell. Really good looking, and in great shape. Distance is from lavergne to Lewisburg.

 

[southerntnreefer]

I'd suggest hiring a company to move one that big... they move it, they're responsible for it. I don't know how much one that size even weighs.

You can call Glass Cages and see if they recommend anyone in this area.

Do you know of anything or anyone that specializes in it? I'll gladly hire someone to help me tear it all down etc, but the big task is getting it to my house, into the walkout basement.

 

[southerntnreefer]

Call Parrott Aquatic. Please tell them I sent you. They may have something going on in your area. 865-253-2846

Do they ever make it into the midstate?

 

[Eagle_Steve]

Thanks all! It's a glass cages custom from what I can tell. Really good looking, and in great shape. Distance is from lavergne to Lewisburg.

Laverne to Lewisburg would be best via going though murfreesboro then 231 through shelbyville and then 64 to Lewisburg. Less bumps then 840 to 65. Another option is the triune exit on 840 and then through chapel hill. I had a tank stored at the in laws in Belfast and it was nerve racking getting it to Eagleville via 65 to 840.

 

[Katrina71]

Do they ever make it into the midstate?

Yes.

 

[southerntnreefer]

Laverne to Lewisburg would be best via going though murfreesboro then 231 through shelbyville and then 64 to Lewisburg. Less bumps then 840 to 65. Another option is the triune exit on 840 and then through chapel hill. I had a tank stored at the in laws in Belfast and it was nerve racking getting it to Eagleville via 65 to 840.

Good idea, yea I'm never a fan of highway. That's another reason if at all possible I'd love to find a company or people that's familiar with doing this successfully to assist.

 

[southerntnreefer]

Yes.

I posted in a few groups that they are in on FB too.

 

[Eagle_Steve]

Good idea, yea I'm never a fan of highway. That's another reason if at all possible I'd love to find a company or people that's familiar with doing this successfully to assist.

I do not know of a company around here that specializes in moving aquariums, we always move things ourselves lol. Cheap Uhaul box truck, as it is flatter than my trucks bed and has a ramp. Also, I do still have the pallet from when we moved the 500 and the pallet for the 300 (300 pallet would probably be best). You are welcome to either and it should aid in the transport process. I would need the pallet back though lol. I build things with the wood and these have some nice grain lol. At least that would be a good way to secure the tank and not have it sitting directly on something.

 

[southerntnreefer]

I do not know of a company around here that specializes in moving aquariums, we always move things ourselves lol. Cheap Uhaul box truck, as it is flatter than my trucks bed and has a ramp. Also, I do still have the pallet from when we moved the 500 and the pallet for the 300 (300 pallet would probably be best). You are welcome to either and it should aid in the transport process. I would need the pallet back though lol. I build things with the wood and these have some nice grain lol. At least that would be a good way to secure the tank and not have it sitting directly on something.

That's a great idea! I was looking at the 10 foot truck at 1995 a day, but they get you on mileage at .079 a mile. That's a good idea to pallet it! Great idea! I'll keep you in mind for sure for that, and I know the feeling, we used to build stuff out of em too, just haven't had time lately

 

[Eagle_Steve]

That's a great idea! I was looking at the 10 foot truck at 1995 a day, but they get you on mileage at .079 a mile. That's a good idea to pallet it! Great idea! I'll keep you in mind for sure for that, and I know the feeling, we used to build stuff out of em too, just haven't had time lately

Just let me know. We run out to belfast from time to time, and it would be no biggie to meet up and give ya the pallet.

 

[southerntnreefer]

Will do! Thank you sir!! I just need to sort the rest of this out so I can get this moving quickly.

Any idea anyone how many people to safely do this?

Tanks 7 foot, load out is fairly easy there's a door you can back up to like maybe 15 feet from the tank, and it's going into my walk out basement which we can get plenty close to
I've never moved anything this big before.

 

[Eagle_Steve]

Will do! Thank you sir!! I just need to sort the rest of this out so I can get this moving quickly.

Any idea anyone how many people to safely do this?

Tanks 7 foot, load out is fairly easy there's a door you can back up to like maybe 15 feet from the tank, and it's going into my walk out basement which we can get plenty close to
I've never moved anything this big before.

Is it a marineland tank?

 

[Eagle_Steve]

Is it a marineland tank?

NM missed the glass cages part lol.

How thick is the glass? I should be able to work out the dry weight with that

 

[southerntnreefer]

I didn't measure the glass thickness but thick. I'd date to say the same they use on the 240s and such.

 

[southerntnreefer]

Here's a photo from a distance the seller sent me. If that helps. Saw the tank last night. Super great condition, excited for sure .

 

[Eagle_Steve]

Empty with 1/2" glass should be around 400-425 lbs. Depends on bracing and all that.

Empty with 3/4" glass should be around 600-650 lbs depending on bracing and all that.

I know for a fact that a tank that size can be moved easily with 4 people, provided it is 1/2" glass.

3/4" glass, not sure.

The door where you are getting the tank, is it double doors or just a standard door?

Same at your house for the door as well?