Need Help Moving Tanks & Fish

[cichlid1409]

is it safe to set any size tank on its end like that?

[geoff_tropheus]

if it leaks..Jesper buy me a new one

[Jolley]

is it safe to set any size tank on its end like that?

I was going to bring up the same point. But I didn't want to get into a debate. I figured time will tell. But can you imagine the weight of all that glass shifting slightly towards the open side on that 2 X 2 piece of glass? Ouch! I know we got the tanks in there without a dolly and therefore we can get them out of there without a dolly. But I must say it will be nice to place the tanks on the dolly once they are out of the room. There are two walls that are in the way. The one in front of the tank room and the one in front of the entrance to the apartment. But it is manageable. :)

[newb]

I stood up my 210 on its side and it was fine.

[Jolley]

I stood up my 210 on its side and it was fine.

That's good to hear. Were you nervous? I would have been. If you had the man power, would you rather stand it on its end or carry it? Just curious. I suppose if you support it correctly, it should do fine on it's end.

[Delock]

if it leaks..Jesper buy me a new one

Dude if it leaks I will buy you one.

We did the 330 like that to get it in the door. As long as you place the tank squarely on the dolly you are ok.

But, I would not try this with just anybody!

[fshfrk]

I am off on the 7th I will be there. I don't want to move a tank with out Delock on one end and some other big guy on the other. Call me what you need Geoff.

[Delock]

There is no other big guy............................................... .......

[newb]

That's good to hear. Were you nervous? I would have been. If you had the man power, would you rather stand it on its end or carry it? Just curious. I suppose if you support it correctly, it should do fine on it's end.

I didnt have a choice...my stairs have a 90degree turn in them and I had to stand it up to make the turn. I wasnt nervous...I had done all my other tanks the same way to get up the stairs...125,135,110

[newb]

what I WAS nervous about was whether or not those dang glass suction cups were gonna hold or not. when I moved the 210 I had 1 and each corner with somebody holding the tank with just the suction cups...they worked like a charm.

[gotticgs]

i stood my 150 on its side ...aga

[fshfrk]

Yup newb and Peter are right those suction cups are the only way to go that and Delock!!!

[geoff_tropheus]

suction cups would help that way no smashed fingers in the doorway getting those 180's out

[newb]

I'll bring 'em.

[Zulaab]

If I got the help of others, shoot, all 9 tanks could be moved in a day.

Dude I am telling you..we get everything done in one day and all your fish in Carbon filtered water so they will start doing the shake and bake before the lights are out that evening.. You will be a true believer !!