Can two people move a 220 gallon from one house to another?
moving a 220 gallon
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Anything is possible lol but if it’s glass I’d probably get more people
A friend and I moved my 210g so it can be done. But my tank is acrylic. Glass then get more people.
Wouldn't risk it at 2 people...get four big backs (and asses) with suction cups. My 225 dry weight glass is 462 lbs. Had 4 guys and they struggled to get it on the stand and they only had to move it a few feet.
The most common problem when there is only 2 people, is if one loses grip, even a little, and the tank twists slightly, it can cause stress cracks in the glass.
I was very lucky with the old used tank above, and all the hoops it had to go thru to get to the island I live. As you can see, It is triple Euro-braced on the bottom and on top, so harder to twist, unlike many of the more economically built tanks these days.
A person's look can be deceiving. Make sure the people are strong enough to help.
Not to mention the increased risk of getting fingers caught undeneath! HEAVE HO
I've moved my 220s with 2 people. Very heavy and not the safest. Loaded on to my appliance dolly. Olny have to pick up to place on stand and dolly.