Monster 500g tank move...

[Ramesh]

My 500g glass monster has arrived after being moved safely from the factory with 11 people.
Thanks for every bodies advice and support, we lifted the tank using eight suction cups and moved the tank using a special trolley.
We could of used our hands especially with 11 people but cups are better and safer.
I hired a tank moving specialist who makes and moves tanks for the Zoo's and Aquarium's in Melbourne and around Australia.
He had all the equipment, experience and importantly insurance so all I had to do was provide the muscle.
My friendes were surprised at the ease the tank could be lifted and shifted especially as we estimated it at between 500-600kg but we did have great instruction.
The doorway and step into my fishroom were the trickiest parts of the move.
I will be setting up the plumbing and filters tomorrow after cleaning the tank first.
Here are the pics as promised

 

[Ramesh]

Here's a few more
I am very happy now that it's in my fishroom but the move and planning was very stressfull. Now I get to enjoy the setup and planning of the layout and stocking of the tank.
It is monsterous though

 

[Silk]

WOOOOOW!!!! Congratulations looks awesome!!! keep the pics coming as things start to come along!!

 

[Knowdafish]

Wow! Congrats on the tanks and the successful move!

 

[nigaharu]

Wow nice. The benifit of having many friends!

 

[Red tail catking]

LOL I like how in the first pic everyones staring at it like there saying "....how we going to move this glass bus?" while other ones are like "So does it bite?"

 

[vaine111]

sweeeeet. whats the stock?

 

[Ramesh]

LOL I like how in the first pic everyones staring at it like there saying "....how we going to move this glass bus?" while other ones are like "So does it bite?"

Yeah!! I have been to the factory a few times and was very worried about moving it. When my mates finally saw tank I was talking about on the factory floor they were very impressed. We were all surprised at how easy it was lifted with everyone though.

sweeeeet. whats the stock?

My Gator gar and Leichardti that currentlt live in my 240g together with three XL Sailfin Gibbies.
Eventually the gar will go into his own outdoor pond and the tank will become a Cichla tank with Tems, Mono's and Ocellaris together with my Emperors, CK and TSN.

 

[The Rat]

Nice tank What is the dimensions? Make sure you keep us updated on the set up as it comes together (please).
What have you got planned for filtration?

 

[Tongue33]

Awesome!