I am not sure what the weight will actually be. I am estimating close to 300
pounds. We unfortantly have basement stairs to contend with. I am still
trying to think of the easiest/safest way to do it. Can you put a tank on
end safely or does this stress the glass to much.
Steve
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From: "Shane Moore" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, on 4/24/01 4:15 PM:
how much does a 180g tank weigh, empty and dry? i know my 135 was a couple
hundred pounds and i had very few stairs to deal with.
shane m.
>From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: re: tank moving
>Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 12:20:37 -0400
>
>Paul
>Well if I am lucky it will be about 70 F but it could easily be cooler in
>the 50's. It would be a heat wave to hit into the 80's at this time of
>year. I am thinking I will grab a UPS from work use it to power some
>heater's when I am transporting the stuff.
>I have to move the tank up and down some stairs so to get the weight down I
>will have to take everything out of it. The tank I am getting is up and
>running very nicely. Why would I want to wash the sand, and the live rock
>wouldnt they be in good shape already?? Since the tank is running well I
>am pretty confident that the water is in good shape and I am going to try
>and
>save as much of it as possible.
>
>Steve
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>
>From: "Paul W. Whitby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, on 4/24/01 9:25 AM:
>
>First....find out what the weather is going to be like....if its in the 80s
>region moving stuff is a lot easier.
>
>Secondly, go visit your LFS, as for as many cardboard boxes with styrofoam
>inserts as they have, get yourself some big bags. get some containers for
>water.
>
>Make up about 100gals salt water, unless you already have a tank set up of
>that volume.
>
>Hire a Uhaul.
>
>Empty the water into some big containers until the rock starts to come out
>of the water...this is to ensure you do not disturb detritus.
>
>Move all the stuff into bags, any LR that looks like it clear of attached
>inverts just wrap in wet newspaper ( I use tea towels...to my wife's
>obvious
>delight). Stuff with life on it, bag up with plenty of water and store all
>in the poly-boxes.
>
>remove as much CLEAN water as possible ( i would also test the water to see
>if it any good or not)
>
>When you get to sand, personally if you can manage it, leave it in and move
>the entire thing with a few inches of water. If not, scrape it into a
>rubbermaid container or something....
>
>Load it up drive home.
>
>get it out and where you want it...
>
>Now comes the hard part!
>
>Wash that sand. The best way I found to do this is with a big net. Scoop
>some sand into the net, immerse it in some salt water in a bucket, and mix
>it by squeezing the outside of the bag, repeat twice more, each time with
>different salt water. Do this for all the sand, the first bucket will be
>filthy, the second will be nasty and the third dirty...but the sand is
>relatively clean and still full of life.
>
>Add water (old if possible)....try not to disturb the sand too much, avoid
>clouding the tank. Add rock ( I would consider a quick wash of the rock if
>it is dirty....)Add new water and get it up to temp' and slowly fill the
>tank with the rock. Acclimatize the fish and inverts...let them lose. get
>all equipment running, clean the glass, mop the floor sit back and enjoy a
>beer.
>
>There you have it....worked for me many times.
>
>Regards,
>
>Paul Whitby.
>
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>Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2001 8:40 AM
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: moving a big tank
>
>
>Hello everyone, well I got real lucky and found a 180 gallon reef tank
>setup
>for sale. Problem is I have to move it to my house and the guy lives 1.5
>hours away. Any helpful do's and dont's out there. What would be the best
>way for the fish and invertabrates?? What about the live rock??
>Any help appreciated
>
>Steve
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>Thanks Paul for that quick reply. Due to my problems I will resend my
>earlier email.
>I am going to be moving a 180 gallon reef tank, needs to be moved about a
>1.5 to 2 hour drive. Anybody have some helpful do's and dont's on moving
>such a beast. Any good ideas on moving the fish, invetebrates and the live
>rock so that all survive with a low amount of stress.
>
>Steve
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>From: "Paul W. Whitby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, on 4/24/01 9:18 AM:
>
>yep
>
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>Had some real big problems with my email this morning. I think I got it
>fixed. Can someone reply to this so I know its working for sure.
>Thanks
>
>Steve
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