Moving 180 Gallon Tank

[ddoc185]

Just got a new 180 gallon tank sitting in the garage. Any suggestions on how many people I need to move it into place? There is no steps involved. its a Waterbox and looks very heavy!

 

[Humblefish]

I would use at least 4 guys, one on each corner of the tank. I once moved a 180 with just me and another big guy, but if something had gone wrong we wouldn't have been able to control the weight of the tank.

 

[Blueringed_Octo]

I needed 4 guys to move my 200g tank and looking back now it is worth noting that you measure how wide your tank is and how you are planning to get the two guys on each end to squeeze through any door openings you have to go through. I took my basement door off the hinges prior to moving the tank in because it was so wide. Also helps if you can get your hands on those glass suction cup holders that people use for moving heavy glass. We didn't have any but we wished we did after we were done as our hands were hurting and it can get awkward holding and moving the tank through tight spaces. At least wear gloves and have enough friends give you a hand.

 

[ddoc185]

I would use at least 4 guys, one on each corner of the tank. I once moved a 180 with just me and another big guy, but if something had gone wrong we wouldn't have been able to control the weight of the tank.

Thanks for the feedback

 

[ddoc185]

I needed 4 guys to move my 200g tank and looking back now it is worth noting that you measure how wide your tank is and how you are planning to get the two guys on each end to squeeze through any door openings you have to go through. I took my basement door off the hinges prior to moving the tank in because it was so wide. Also helps if you can get your hands on those glass suction cup holders that people use for moving heavy glass. We didn't have any but we wished we did after we were done as our hands were hurting and it can get awkward holding and moving the tank through tight spaces. At least wear gloves and have enough friends give you a hand.

Thanks for the feedback!

 

[Blueringed_Octo]

Thanks for the feedback!

No problem, just make sure you take your time and that everyone is confident they can handle the weight before you get going. Also lift with your legs not your back. After everyone helped me move my Red Sea Reefer in the house I had to build the stand. So they left, and next day when the stand was ready I only had 2 people come help pick the glass up ontop the stand. So I grabbed one end by myself and deadlifted this beast. Needless to say I had a shock go down my spin once I hit the point of no return. Don't be me, impatient and stubborn, get help lol

 

[ddoc185]

No problem, just make sure you take your time and that everyone is confident they can handle the weight before you get going. Also lift with your legs not your back. After everyone helped me move my Red Sea Reefer in the house I had to build the stand. So they left, and next day when the stand was ready I only had 2 people come help pick the glass up ontop the stand. So I grabbed one end by myself and deadlifted this beast. Needless to say I had a shock go down my spin once I hit the point of no return. Don't be me, impatient and stubborn, get help lol

Thanks for sharing your experience. the tank is a Waterbox and it’s sitting in my garage waiting for a part I need you the stand. Can’t wait to start the fun part of the build

 

[Blueringed_Octo]

Thanks for sharing your experience. the tank is a Waterbox and it’s sitting in my garage waiting for a part I need you the stand. Can’t wait to start the fun part of the build

Awesome, make sure to post pictures when you get it up!

 

[rc1626]

I moved my standard marineland 180 from my garage to my basement myself. Up three steps into the house. Then down eleven steps to the basement. Tank was strapped to a hand truck.

Let's just say I'd never do that again. As I look back now and think of certain disasters that could have occurred both to property and my own health.......it was a little crazy. Be smart about it and get yourself 2 - 3 people to help.
Good luck with the tank.