Okay to move large glass tank vertically (empty)

[mphammer]

I am trying to get a 210 gallon, 72" glass tank inside. The room that it is going in is located off of a hallway, so there is no way to keep the tank in its normal orientation and get it in.
Is it okay to tip a large tank like this vertically for a couple minutes to navigate it around a tight bend? I just don't want to put any weird pressure on the tank.
Thanks for input!

 

[Snoopy 67]

I am trying to get a 210 gallon, 72" glass tank inside. The room that it is going in is located off of a hallway, so there is no way to keep the tank in its normal orientation and get it in.
Is it okay to tip a large tank like this vertically for a couple minutes to navigate it around a tight bend? I just don't want to put any weird pressure on the tank.
Thanks for input!

No problem.

 

[mphammer]

No problem.

Thanks for the quick reply

 

[maginter]

Absolutely! Just make sure it is well supported

 

[Billdogg]

I stored a 150 long (72x24x21) on edge in the garage for about 5 years while I finished the basement. Leak tested it for a week or so then moved it into place. No problems at all.

 

[mfinn]

I've moved several tanks using a hand truck with the tank standing on it's end.
Just watch those corners as you are making the turn.

 

[fishguy242]

do not pivot on corners,and have 2 more buddys than you think you need standing around ;)

 

[mphammer]

Thanks for all of the input!