Advice needed on transporting a 180 Acrylic tank 72"x24"x24"

[chopsteeks]

I am moving from Colorado to San Francisco. Will it be ok to position the tank 'upright' when transporting the tank ? In other words, I will position the tank vertically vs its normal horizontal position .

Thanks.

 

[Angelphish]

I am moving from Colorado to San Francisco. Will it be ok to position the tank 'upright' when transporting the tank ? In other words, I will position the tank vertically vs its normal horizontal position .

Thanks.

I would have the top on the bed of the truck so wind doesn't go in the tank and create drag.

 

[chopsteeks]

I would have the top on the bed of the truck so wind doesn't go in the tank and create drag.

Oops, soory I did not elaborate more.

The tank will be inside a Penske moving truck, so no issues with the wind.

I wish I can transport it vertically/upright as laying it horizontally, the tank will take up so much space. I really do not want to put boxes on top of the tank to make up for the lost of space due to bigger footprint.

Thanks.

 

[Angelphish]

You could to to put boxes in the tank with towels or another fabric to protect the tank from scratching.

 

[aquaremo]

I dont think thats going to be a problem but that is not a scientific answer.

 

[pharmaecopia]

Perfectly fine to store tanks vertically

 

[Warborg]

As long as you secure it, it should be fine.

 

[chopsteeks]

Thank you to everyone.