720 8x3x4 1 inch thick acrylic advice on moving it.

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Dollies, lots of manpower (I would recommend a minimum of 8 people) and planning are what you need to get it done. You "might" be able to do it with less people, but why risk it?

Moving day for my 10'x3'x4' (1.25" thick) was super stressful. The tanks weighs around 1,200 lbs and I figured the more hands on the tank, the better so I had 12 people. I hired a moving company to move it. They provided 6 guys and the truck and they charged me ~$900 to move it roughly 100 miles. (I showed up with 6 of my friends for the total of 12).

Forearm forklift moving straps were helpful, but doing a "dry run" rehearsal was definitely key.

Personally, I think a 4' tall tank that is made of only 1" thick acrylic is underbuilt. My tank is 4' tall and it's made of 1.25" thick acrylic and it bows much more than I'd like. I think 4' height should be built with 1.5" acrylic. I'm not saying it will burst, but I bet there is going to be a lot of deflection on that tank.
 
I wish the Acrylic was thicker. I have noticed most tanks with these dimensions are 1 inch thick though.

I hired a company and told them the weight and dimensions. They said they will be bringing 2 giant guys and they have a pallet jack along with everything else and mentioned there would not be any issues. Hopefully I will post some pics tomorrow night.
 
The tank was so gnarly the moving company took one look and charged me double! We got everything but the tank and stand this trip.

We are gonna get the rest in the morning.

I am gonna move the tank on top of 2x4 pieces of wood so the bulkheads will clear the pallet jack. Then strap it in the truck very well. The tank stands 9 feet in the air. There are stress cracks in the seams but they are only 1/10 of an inch up the seams. My fish guy mentioned it was not a big deal and would not be any issues in the future. A little bow on one side but not to bad, 4 feet high I was told it was expected.

Came with 3 little giant pumps brand new the 4 model! The stand is ferocious and stands over 4 feet high pure steel. I never seen a sump like that but it was full of bio balls and at least 250 gallons. I had to saw off some of the bulkheads so my bro will replace those.
 
Amazing tank.... nice pu.
 
Glad to hear your move went well. i have to disagree wtih bro as I moved my 720 wtih two guys and a pickup truck. It wasnt a pretty sight though. It can be done wtih two people, but is rough work.20130227_220719.jpg

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