Help 55g fw split

beaslbob · Jan 22, 2020

Well my 55g beaslbob goldfish porch tank split a seam. After 18 years with a failed center brace and 5 years on the back prorh we had a flood. Water drained to the bottom 4 inches or so. Fortunately petco Decatur has the dollar per gallon sale and a 55g I have ordered. But I need help with heavy stuff. So if anyone is feeling really sorry for me could a few people help this weekend taking down the old tank and setting up the new? Please please pretty please. I'll try to post pictures.

DirtMcGurt · Jan 23, 2020

I hate to hear about your bad luck. I guess no one is safe from that sort of thing. At least it wasn't inside your house. What all needs to be done? Just swap out 55 gallon tanks? Also, what day were you thinking of doing this?

beaslbob · Jan 23, 2020

need to get remaining water and fish out of existing. remove that tank from stand and put new tank on stand. From that point on it's just setting up the new tank. just need help horsing around the two tanks. thinking this sat or sunday

DirtMcGurt · Jan 24, 2020

I should be able to lend a hand. I'll know by this afternoon if I have to work Saturday or not. If I don't have to work, I'll be open both days.

beaslbob · Jan 24, 2020

thanks. any help appreciated. Got the new 55g from Petco yesterday. $1/gallon sale for $66. Took two people to load it into the car. just let me know what would be convenient for you.

DirtMcGurt · Jan 24, 2020

That's a deal! At least there's some good luck! Maybe someone else can come help with the lifting. If not, I may be able to get a friend to come with me.

beaslbob · Jan 24, 2020

I could probably get some family members and/or borrow a neighbor as well. LOL

DirtMcGurt · Jan 25, 2020

That would work. I wouldn't want to try moving a 55 by myself lol. It might be possible but I dont want to risk it with someone else's tank. I've got a few things going on today but I might can come by this afternoon but tomorrow is open as well.

DirtMcGurt · Jan 25, 2020

Where about are you located?

beaslbob · Jan 25, 2020

200 north back creek road. Half way from hy72 and cashew on belch road in cross Creek subdivision

beaslbob · Jan 25, 2020

Phone 256 721 0971 at your convenience

headdr · Jan 25, 2020

I live near, can help later today but tomorrow would be better.

headdr · Jan 25, 2020

Tomorrow morning.

beaslbob · Jan 25, 2020

Call when ready and before you come. Might not need by then. Appreciable offer but don't let it interfere with other stuff

DirtMcGurt · Jan 25, 2020

I'm in the same boat. Tomorrow would be better for me as well. We can play it by ear and if it's not moved today I can definitely come tomorrow morning.

DirtMcGurt · Jan 26, 2020

Did you get your tank moved Bob? We are still available to help today if you need it.

beaslbob · Jan 26, 2020

we moved the tank and thanks for the offer.

status: new tank setup with beaslbob method.

of the 6 goldfish 4 made it, one body found and one unaccounted for.

could have been worse. the tank drained to 4" of wate, with the fish trapped there for a few days, and the fish were in buckets for a day or so. All this on an outside porch with house walls on three sides and 30-40 degree temperatures. so one lesson learned is gold fish are extremely hardy.

Total costs were $66 for tank plus $30 for peat moss, plants, and pro choice select.

I may even attempt to reseal the old tank and replace top frame..

DirtMcGurt · Jan 26, 2020

beaslbob said:
we moved the tank and thanks for the offer.

status: new tank setup with beaslbob method.

of the 6 goldfish 4 made it, one body found and one unaccounted for.

could have been worse. the tank drained to 4" of wate, with the fish trapped there for a few days, and the fish were in buckets for a day or so. All this on an outside porch with house walls on three sides and 30-40 degree temperatures. so one lesson learned is gold fish are extremely hardy.

Total costs were $66 for tank plus $30 for peat moss, plants, and pro choice select.

I may even attempt to reseal the old tank and replace top frame..

That's good to hear and those goldfish are very hardy! I guess at least it wasn't in your house when the tank gave away. Do they sell replacement top braces for those tank? Or is that something you have to diy?

beaslbob · Jan 27, 2020

don't know about the top brace. Guess I'm gonna find out., We got the tank from aquarium shop back in 2002 and I have no idea what brand it is. But the replacement tank seems to have an identical brace. So I'll probably check dimensions on both tanks and if they match contact them.