Suction Cups for moving

DougBouma · Oct 7, 2018

North Borders said:
Anyone out there have any experience using suction cups to lift and move a tank? I have seen a couple threads of people recommending them to others, but haven't seen much as far as "real world results" go. Any risk of glass scratching? Anyone have them FAIL during a lift or move?

I have used mine a couple times and they are amazing for lifting heavy glass. Moved a 260 and a 300 with only 4 cups.

mrpizzaface · Oct 7, 2018

North Borders said:
Too small?

They would work fine on a tank that small. I would probably use the grip gloves as someone else noted. Should be available at Home Depot. They sell models where the whole palm and fingers are dipped in a grippy rubber. Great for carrying glass.

Captain Quint · Oct 7, 2018

Love them.

I never move a tank without them I generally buy heavy tanks and I've never had one fail.

I had 8 new ones but gave 4 to a guy who bought my GC 300g tank. I still have 4 left.

Buy some and you'll be glad you did, they are safe and will not scratch acrylic nor glass.

Amazon has some decent ones at affordable prices. Just make sure you the ones you decide on have good reviews as there are some not so good ones too.

Scotty Buttons · Oct 7, 2018

Captain Quint said:
Love them.
I use to install windows for a nation wide company, we used suction cups very similar to these to hoist very large, nearly 600lbs windows up to second to second story homes for installation. Never had any issues, they are very reliable, hold strong and won't scratch a thing.

Good luck!

rossco · Oct 7, 2018

Was helping move a friends 10 foot tank, one of 4 failed. Good thing we had lots of guys with hands on it as well.
It was used, and borrowed, so no telling it’s history.

dantimdad · Oct 7, 2018

Well, that stinks. I just checked HF and they don't sell the ones I had any longer. Just cheap pieces of junk it looks like.

So, steer clear of the HF ones.

jsker · Oct 7, 2018

Been using these for years with not issue link

North Borders · Oct 7, 2018

I saw a set on Amazon that had like 300 good reviews. Although, most are using it to fix laminate flooring haha

rossco said:
Was helping move a friends 10 foot tank, one of 4 failed. Good thing we had lots of guys with hands on it as well.
It was used, and borrowed, so no telling it’s history.

I was reading in one product's review thread that you have to take care of them and store them properly or the rubber will dry out/crack over time and lose the good suction that they have when new?

Captain Quint · Oct 7, 2018

North Borders said:
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I was reading in one product's review thread that you have to take care of them and store them properly or the rubber will dry out/crack over time and lose the good suction that they have when new?

Absolutely.

It is best to keep them in the container they were sent in. A dry, cool, dark closet is good. They can misshape in sunny, hot environment in a relatively short time.

truepercs · Oct 8, 2018

Used 4 of these. Worked great. Suction cup handles are the way to go to move a glass aquarium

Moved 525xl reefer

https://www.amazon.com/Qadira-Premi...+for+glass&dpPl=1&dpID=41c+MAJzAGL&ref=plSrch

Philt56 · Oct 8, 2018

My LFS used 4 when they delivered and set up my 425xl. Two guys carried it. We had the stand already assembled.

Rich Klein · Oct 8, 2018

North Borders said:
Anyone out there have any experience using suction cups to lift and move a tank? I have seen a couple threads of people recommending them to others, but haven't seen much as far as "real world results" go. Any risk of glass scratching? Anyone have them FAIL during a lift or move?

I rented 4 pair when I brought in my 165 gal glass tank. Had my son round-up some strong friends, and the suction cups worked great. No chance of scratching the glass.

Sage · Oct 8, 2018

I manage a small installation maintenance company we use them for all of our installations big tank small tanks you name it they are game changers.

PedroYoung · Oct 9, 2018

I rented some from my LFS for $20. I got 4 that were rated for 300#/ea for my 600lb 200G tank. They were awesome. I'd check with the local stores and service companies to see if you can borrow or rent. Also post on your local forum if you have one. Never know who might have some close by.