I think I was right. 3/4" and I couldn't tell if the bottom was 1" or 1.5". 1200lbs if I had to guess.
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I think I was right. 3/4" and I couldn't tell if the bottom was 1" or 1.5". 1200lbs if I had to guess.
I'd really prefer not to have to take it apart and re-assemble it, but it's always an option. I'm going to call the company that made the tank and see what they advise.
Well... it got moved today. It took 5 people, about 90 minutes (25 min driving time!) 2 dollies, ten 700lb rated suction cups, a truck, and a van.... but it's done. Only one tiny scuff on a doorway from the stand, otherwise there's no damage I can see anywhere else. We will see if it holds water soon. All in all, quite successful. Big thanks to the seller and my buddy for helping, plus the 2 guys who built it originally!
You're not in the minority. 
Nice tank BTW. I wouldn't have had the balls to move that down stairs but those professional movers are strong as an ox.
Nice tank BTW. I wouldn't have had the balls to move that down stairs but those professional movers are strong as an ox.
You're not in the minority.
Nice tank BTW. I wouldn't have had the balls to move that down stairs but those professional movers are strong as an ox.
Thanks. Your tank is way better though!
Actually... no professional movers. Myself, a friend, the tank builder and his assistant, and the seller of the tank. 5 guys under 6', maybe one over 200lbs. I'm pretty sure the safety factor of this tank is like 6.0 or something. No joke. It's rock solid.
Nope. It's super thick glass, and ridiculous bracing. There's more bracing than there is open top.
