Moving Large Aquarium Question

[reelss]

Hi, I will be moving a large 6x2x2 feet rimless aquarium (roughly 180 gallons) this weekend. The aquarium will have to be stood up vertically for a few minutes as it is maneuvered through a corridor into my office. Is this generally ok to do for an aquarium this size?
It is made by waterbox, if that helps.

 

[Silent]

I have seen it done. Just be careful to not twist it and disrupt the silicone.

 

[Eggs]

I’ve maneuvered a180 (same dimensions) into a basement and back out when I sold it which required standing on end, shouldn’t be a problem. Make sure there’s no “jolts” because of the seals; soft, slow and steady.

 

[AlexG]

That should be fine. I would suggest a 4 wheeled dolly might be worth having on hand to make maneuvering the tank easier while it is vertical. If you have a couple of these dollies it will also help moving the tank when it is horizontal.

 

[thewackyreefer]

Just went through this, get some of those big suction cup handles and you'll be good to go. Took 4 guys with those to move my 6' 250g.

Had to stand on end while moving it down the 180 on the stairs. Manufacturer said it would be no problem.