How do you move a 1000 gallon tank

[xtoxicxtoastx]

i love that people on here have a good sense of humor

 

[zspidel]

haha you guys are funny. i never moved a tank that large, but ive been a truck driver for a while and have some knowledge on moving heavy objects.


rule #1. do not get a company like fed ex, ups, con way pjax etc etc to move this. they will do it but you can almost guaruntee that it will be busted. i worked for one of those companies and never by anything from wal mart with out wondering how bad it was smashed it up.

rule #2. choose carefully with type of trailer you use (if you do use a trailer). most single axle bumper hitch trailers do not have a suspension, and you can imagine the toll that tank will take on the way over. next time notice a small trailer bouncing all over the road. also, the heavier built trailers have very stiff suspensions to accomodate heavy loads.

honestly, i like the guys idea of setting it on a couple skids and using a pallet jack to move. somehting that heavy, delicate and expensive, still take the precaution to have a bunch of help, know how to use the pallet jack, access to a lift gate. and bubble wrap the crap out of it.

good luck. gotta post pics when you have it set up

 

[zennzzo]

^^^^^^^^^^^good advise^^^^^^^^^^^^

i love that people on here have a good sense of humor

Without humor...everything would die!!

 

[mrwinkle]

How do you move 1000 gallon glass tank? I would have to drive 5 hours to pick it up, so I wouldnt be able to get 8 people to help load it on a trailer. Any ideas? Possible equipment I could rent? Thanks

hey are you getting that tank from Miami????

 

[Egon]

^^^^^^^^^^^good advise^^^^^^^^^^^^

Without humor...everything would die!!

You guys are a blast. Honestly if the OP was in the Phoenix area I would help him with out even knowing him. No big deal, in fact I would thank him after for letting me help

Cheers all

 

[Crazyfish88]

I doubt it's glass.

I would move it in two parts (steps). First step get some local movers in the area where the fish tank is and have them move it on to a trailer. I'm picking a trailer because you can have it sit in your drive way for a while cheaply while your planning part two.
Option one move tank and stand separately: The tank is most likely still on the stand. You grab one end of the tank with the 4 guys and move it off that side of the stand. 4 guys can do this! Bring the tank around so it's half on the stand and half off the stand. The end on the stand is centered in the middle of the stand (perpendicular). The 4 guys will set the tank on what ever rollers they have, these guys will know what to put it on just make sure the bottom is supported, most of the weight should be around the edges of the tank. Then get the 4 guys to the other side and drop that down to another set of wheels.
Option two move tank and stand together: If there's room this is how I would do it. Best chance for the tank to make is undamaged. The movers will have a rig with wheels for moving heavy machinery. It looks like a two wheel cart you would move a refrigerator with except the wheels are turned 90 degrees from one of those. They work in pairs so one would be on each side of the tank and each unit has it's own jack. They strap em together and slowly jack it up. They will get the stand about 1" off the ground and install the rigging. Then they strap it all together and roll it out. It should be able to jack up high enough to clear a trailer ramp. Just roll it on and secure it to the trailer and hit the road.
The moving guys will recommend and moving company in your area. Hire them out to move it into your house. Done

Good advice but 4 guys cannot do this. Read the OPS open post. It's a glass 1000 gallon tank...That's about 1 ton of weight on just the tank alone. He's going to need at least 10+ guys. The more the better.

How do you move 1000 gallon glass tank? I would have to drive 5 hours to pick it up, so I wouldnt be able to get 8 people to help load it on a trailer. Any ideas? Possible equipment I could rent? Thanks

 

[syndicate]

rent a flat bed with crane

 

[Egon]

Good advice but 4 guys cannot do this. Read the OPS open post. It's a glass 1000 gallon tank...That's about 1 ton of weight on just the tank alone. He's going to need at least 10+ guys. The more the better.

It's not glass, the OP is wrong. And I'm curious why you think there is such a thing as a 1000 gallon glass fish tank. Did you grow up with two mothers? Obviously the OP just made a typo. Can you explain? I have a bridge for sale.............

 

[monster convist]

get a truck and trailor. go to your local homedepot. once there it shouldnt take to long useually theyll have 10+ right out front then all you need to say is "¿Busca usted el trabajo? Necesito aproximadamente seis personas." sit them in the back of the truck and get going. lol but really your gonna need alot of people to lift that thing and a dolly might be useful

that's kinda offends me there just tying to start a new beginging

 

[syndicate]

It's not glass, the OP is wrong. And I'm curious why you think there is such a thing as a 1000 gallon glass fish tank. Did you grow up with two mothers? Obviously the OP just made a typo. Can you explain? I have a bridge for sale.............

wtf are u on about why couldnt u have a 1000g glass tank?

not everyone braces a tank with a crappy bit of plastic around the top...