Moving a 400 gallon

[ChrisM101]

I'm likely buying a 400 tomorrow. Would it be easier to move with straps or suction cups? Going to look at it so I can determine if glass or acrylic, but it could be 700 to 800 lbs empty.

Any advice on getting it lifted and out to a trailer?

 

[SandNukka15]

Friends lol

 

[Red_Man]

Lots of man power, suction cups, and patience. Most tanks that size take 6 people to move them safely.

 

[fishnatics]

Friends and beer after.

 

[Dee eng]

Yes, guys with a GOOD backs! Lol Just reward your buddies with some beer and bbq, they'd be more than happy to help.

 

[Def Leppard Hysteria]

Suction cups make moving large glass tanks way easier.

 

[ChrisM101]

I'm likely buying a 400 tomorrow. Would it be easier to move with straps or suction cups? Going to look at it so I can determine if glass or acrylic, but it could be 700 to 800 lbs empty.

Any advice on getting it lifted and out to a trailer?

I guess ill try for 5 friends and a case of Budweiser

 

[ChrisM101]

Suction cups make moving large glass tanks way easier.

Are the ones from harbor freight sufficient? I see a 110 and 125lb rating on them.

http://www.harborfreight.com/dual-cup-suction-lifter-46134.html

 

[Southjerseycichlidz]

A glass 220 that I got took 6 people to move. Not that it is super heavy just awkward moving them

 

[ChrisM101]

I think the plan will be lift with suction cups, i hope, put on furniture dollies, roll to trailer, lift on.
Probably 6 guys
im just questioning the ability of the suction cups holding , versus straps etc.