moving a 180g

[MDH]

I'm picking up a used 180g tank this weekend, and am looking for advice as I've never moved a tank this large. A few questions for those of you with 180's.. How many guys will I need to move it? Best mode of transportation (ie 1/2 ton or minivan, etc)?

 

[rallysman]

I helped my brother in law move his. We used a truck and just picked it up to load/unload it.

 

[Trippingpara]

My friend helped me pick up mine. I used an SUV to haul it. If you have to navigate stairs, I would highly recommend using an appliance dolly (not a regular dolly). I had to pick mine up from a third floor apartment (we never would have made it without the appliance dolly!) As for carrying, two fairly strong guys can handle it.

 

[Cichlaholics Anonymous]

If you have anything more than 2 guys, you should be able to move it relatively easy

 

[dmopar74]

2 guys and any truck or minivan will work.

 

[Kogo]

2 guys is good... four would be better. if you have to carry by hand more then 10 yards definatly go with four. as far as a vehicle, minivans do just fine

 

[FSM]

I could barely fit my 75 along with the stand in an SUV. You may need a pickup truck.

 

[qumqats]

Glass or Plexi?

2 guys for Plexi, whereas you'll best have 4 for Glass.

Glass is at least twice as heavy!

 

[amehel0]

HA lol it only takes 2 guys to move a 260g tank moving 30 odd metres around 2 corners and up a 3.5' lift to a ute!

 

[MDH]

hmm interesting. The tank is glass, and I was hoping to move it with a friend of mine alone...