MOVING AQUARIUM WITH PVC PIPE

[JC1977]

Wasn’t really sure what the appropriate forum was to post this so anyhow as the title says I’m curious if anyone has ever moved a set up using pvc pipe? I read an article about a couple using large pvc pipe to move a shed across their backyard. They essentially slid the shed across pipes into its new position. I was thinking of trying this method to flip flop tanks in my bonus room and dining room but was curious if anyone had done this and if so what are some things to know good or bad?

 

[mike550]

@JC1977 I think I read about someone doing this either on this board or another one. I’m sure it can be done. If it were me I’d consider using schedule 80 pipe because the collapse pressure is higher. Also use a lot of pieces of pipe to spread the load

 

[mike550]

@JC1977 fyi

 

[JC1977]

@JC1977 fyi

Awesome man thanks for the chart very helpful!

 

[Big G]

I've used the Schedule 80 to move a very heavy safe from the rear of my garage to a trailer. Use as many pcs of the pipe to as possible to avoid "crush".
Many years later had a safe company deliver a new, very heavy, safe to my house. They used 2' strips approx 1" by 1", of what looked like nylon solid material to slide a safe from my front door to my office. Slid so easy it was crazy.

 

[JC1977]

I've used the Schedule 80 to move a very heavy safe from the rear of my garage to a trailer. Use as many pcs of the pipe to as possible to avoid "crush".
Many years later had a safe company deliver a new, very heavy, safe to my house. They used 2' strips approx 1" by 1", of what looked like nylon solid material to slide a safe from my front door to my office. Slid so easy it was crazy.

Ok sounds like schedule 80 is the way to go. The nylon strips sound interesting as well!

 

[mike550]

Ok sounds like schedule 80 is the way to go. The nylon strips sound interesting as well!

Let us know how this turns out! Definitely interested. I’m also curious as to how you get the pipe under the stand. Good luck!

 

[JC1977]

Let us know how this turns out! Definitely interested. I’m also curious as to how you get the pipe under the stand. Good luck!

Yeah I’m curious how this works out too lol. I’ve been looking at sliders like BigG mentioned and they look like they might be a better option seems like lots of people have used them to move aquariums. As far getting them under the stand I’m not too worried because both tanks will be empty when I try this and just need me and one other guy to lift up a corner at a time.

 

[JC1977]

Also just wanted to thank everyone for their feedback it’s much appreciated!

 

[piranhaman00]

You do know to empty the tank right? Schedule 40 will work without any problem

 

[Big G]

Also just wanted to thank everyone for their feedback it’s much appreciated!

Another way to move heavy objects is to use those "furniture moving pads" they sell at Harbor Freight. I use them to slide my 5th wheel hitch in and out of the bed of my pickup. Darn thing weighs around 250 lbs. Yikes!

 

[fish farmer]

Yep. We used pvc pipe to push a large 20 foot fiberglass hatchery tank through a window and eventually resting it on concrete raceways for a degassing headbox. It only took three of us.

 

[workhz]

On a wood floor, with a very very heavy restoration hardware bookcase I just put felt pads on the bottom and pushed it making sure there was no debris getting caught along the way. For fridges they use plexiglass or acrylic in front of the fridge.

On carpet things just slide, I'd think that a heavy aquarium on tile or wood would just require felt pads or a moving blanket on the bottom. Once you reduce friction things slide pretty easily.

 

[JC1977]

You do know to empty the tank right? Schedule 40 will work without any problem

If you read all my post you would see I already mentioned both tanks will be EMPTY

 

[JC1977]

Another way to move heavy objects is to use those "furniture moving pads" they sell at Harbor Freight. I use them to slide my 5th wheel hitch in and out of the bed of my pickup. Darn thing weighs around 250 lbs. Yikes!

I was actually looking at those last night definitely an option.

 

[mike550]

If you read all my post you would see I already mentioned both tanks will be EMPTY

Well if you move it empty what’s the challenge in that!

 

[JC1977]

Well if you move it empty what’s the challenge in that!

You’re right what was I thinking?? I’ll be sure to fill up the 360 gallon tank before I try to move it with furniture sliders I don’t want to cheat lol!

 

[workhz]

Have you thought of capping it off and filling it with helium?

or perhaps tether it to a high altitude balloon ... I hear those are popular these days.

 

[JC1977]

Have you thought of capping it off and filling it with helium?

or perhaps tether it to a high altitude balloon ... I hear those are popular these days.

Helium wow again I can’t you guys enough for the solid advice lol. I’m speechless

 

[vetteguy53081]

Wasn’t really sure what the appropriate forum was to post this so anyhow as the title says I’m curious if anyone has ever moved a set up using pvc pipe? I read an article about a couple using large pvc pipe to move a shed across their backyard. They essentially slid the shed across pipes into its new position. I was thinking of trying this method to flip flop tanks in my bonus room and dining room but was curious if anyone had done this and if so what are some things to know good or bad?

Ive done this about 3 times and its best to have a second person for stability and getting pipe from underneath tank