Moving new tank down stairs

[Gjedde]

I will be receiving a glass cages 60x28x20 on monday. According to the tracking the tank and package weighs over 400 pounds. If it was just a straight down set of stairs i wouldnt be as worried however there is a 90 degree turn at the bottom the stairs. Finding help isnt an issue. I figure 4 firefighters and a guy that rows a boat 2000 miles a year can handle the weight, its mostly that the angle is a bit awkward. Would we be better off using towels, straps, and a utility appliance to bring it down? At one point the tank will need to be stood nearly straight up to make the turn. Well more of a 45.
Any and all advice is very appreciated.

 

[Gjedde]

Stud to stud going down the stairs is 41”

 

[Uncle99]

Mine was 468lbs just used 4 “strong” without prob.
I put a blanket down at the turn so we stood it up, turned it 90degrees, and down it went.

Was a foot longer than you.

 

[Gjedde]

Awesome. Been getting a bit anxious. Been waiting to have a larger tank for about, oh…. 25 years or so since i saw my first triggerfish. Just want to make sure i get 5 pieces of glass down the stairs, not 500.

 

[exnisstech]

I've moved 6ft tanks down stairs on a dolly. It will make it easier to stand it on end to make the turn. I just pad the dolly where the tank sits then strap the tank to the dolly.

 

[BryanM]

My guess is it weighs less. My waterbox 6ft tank shipped on a beefy pallet that probably weighs 50 pounds itself.

I'd get some glass suction cup handle things, and I'd probably just trust these big dudes with that. I've had terribly experiences with dollys

 

[Uncle99]

Awesome. Been getting a bit anxious. Been waiting to have a larger tank for about, oh…. 25 years or so since i saw my first triggerfish. Just want to make sure i get 5 pieces of glass down the stairs, not 500.

HA! Got it!
Quite understandable!
Take it slow, be prepared, once each person lifts, it stays up till on the stand, except for the turn.
Good luck.