Move my ten gallon tank onto another stand

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JoseCatala

Jack Dempsey
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Hi,
I need to move my ten gallon tank on to another stand. Should I remove all the water before moving it or can I remove just half? It's a standard glass tank bought at Wal-Mart.

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Matt S

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I'd be safe and empty it because if its full and it shifts the wrong way then you may bust a seem and the seal will break better to be safe then sorry


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gutted

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Just drain it all the way but leave your substrate in.

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joe jaskot

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A tank with water can be pretty heavy and hard to move. Drain about 3/4 of the water before moving. Make sure you lift the aquarium by the bottom.
 
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oscaroo

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its a ten gallon, the avrage paearson should have to strength to move a half filled 10 gallon... with tanks that small I don't see a problem with carying it half full...
 
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joe jaskot

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oscaroo said:
its a ten gallon, the average person should have the strength to move a half filled 10 gallon... with tanks that small I don't see a problem with carrying it half full...
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Half filled 10 gallon tank weighs about 50 lbs (more with substrate). Tough to move it on the stand to get underneath it to lift it.
 
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JoseCatala

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Common sense would be to empty all the water then move it. Then I know i wouldn't break... But since I've never moved a tank with water in it. I thought I'd ask. And if you think It's stupid to ask the question, why'd you answer. Having a bad day?

Far2lively said:
Can't believe someone would post a thread like this, use common sense simple


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