lewisriverfisherman Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Hello all hope everyone is well. Im looking for a little help on saturday afternoon lets say around 4-5:00pm. Im moving a tank into my basement and i need a little muscle. This tank is 150gal glass tank and its made out of 1/2 glass so it is really heavy. Im guessing it is around 400pounds. If i did not get the great deal on the tank i would not of even thought about buying it, but it kinda fell into my lap. i have 4 ppl helping already but i would like to have 2 more so we dont all have to break our backs moving it. the plan is to slide the tank down the stairs on 2x4's so we dont have to carry it but to have a few more ppl to help unload the tank and then to lift in into place on the stand would be a great help. if anyone would like to help(pretty please) please send me a pm with a phone number so i can get back to you. this project should not take more than a hour at the most to do! Thanks in advance. Brandon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 psst! It's actually 3/4" glass and more like 750lbs. Not all that bad to move though. I'm not trying to scare everyone away Brandon, Patrick and myself were able to move it 2 days ago. If I didn't have plans I would help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Sorry buddy. I'm going to be working. Sounds like fun though..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilmca Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 750 lbs? you three guys are really strong! who made this tank? that is ridiculously heavy. i know a 150g aqueon glass tank weighs 281 lbs per the following link. even it's an oceanic tank i know they are usually thicker glass but i wouldn't think that they would weight more than twice as much as the aqueon tanks. sorry i can't help move it in. http://www.aqueonproducts.com/assets/011/19784.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 those 6' 150g's are made with 3/8" glass. Maybe not 750lbs but very heavy. I think the tank was made by glass cages. 4'x2'x30" 3/4" glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Max-GTE Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Can Newfisher and I wear our speedos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
culp686 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 just an idea on how heavy they are. i have 2 of those in my collection and the first one we put in had 150 pounds of sand in it and we moved it and put it on a 40 inch high stand with three guys. the second one was empty and my 16 year old son and i moved it all the way through the house and lifted it on to a 36 inch high stand. they really aren't that bad to move, just a little awkward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
414driver Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 If you have a scale we could have a "how much does it weigh" pool. $5 a guess...winner take all(after beer and other misc. moving expenses for the volunteer crew of course)!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I saw the tank today. Looks like it's going to be an awesome setup. 750lbs or not it's going to be heavy... Good luck to all that are going to help out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisriverfisherman Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 Can Newfisher and I wear our speedos? yes both of you can wear your speedos!!! i just would like some help, but im sure you 2 wont come all the way from down south. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Max-GTE Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I moved a 180 (Lee Mar) a while back - roughly 300 lbs. Took three people to get it from the store to the bed of a truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisriverfisherman Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 If you have a scale we could have a "how much does it weigh" pool. $5 a guess...winner take all(after beer and other misc. moving expenses for the volunteer crew of course)!!!!! I dont have a scale but wish i did to really find out how much it weights. Of course i would buy the beer and proably get some pizza(laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moovinfast Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 If I can drive, I can help if you still need someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 If I can drive. Is that after the beers????(laugh) not alot of backroads to Longview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackaninny Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 LOOKIN 4 SOME MUSCLE Let me know of Saturday didn't work out for you. I was busy today but Sunday is more open at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackaninny Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 LOOKIN 4 SOME MUSCLE Oh yeah...PICTURES!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 sorry we were too tired to snap pictures after moving that beast! i can't believe how heavy that thing is. at least 600+. Good luck with the tank Brandon, hope it holds water after all that hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisriverfisherman Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 i just want to tell robert thanks a million for all the help. he was kind enough to meet me and pick up the tank for delivery to my house. thanks i owe you now robert(laugh). i got the tank half filled with water tonight and so far no leaks!(clap). im gonna let it sit over night at half full and fill it up the rest of the way tomorrow. i will get some pics up as soon as i can(my pc took a dive today). once again thanks for all the help and offers!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayTheSavageFraser Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Today Saturday? Or next Saturday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Sorry Brandon, I wasn't able to give so help for the moving :( Enjoy your new tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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