Electrokate Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Ok, it's time I asked for help and I am not very good at it. I moved 9 blocks from my place in SE, took all the easy stuff already. Now I need to start working on the reef tanks and have a bookshelf to move, and a couple large plants in pots from outside. My back is bad and I lack a truck, though I can borrow one, but really I need two people who are strong for the lifting, and I can pay livestock or cash for the trouble and gas. What I am thinking is 3 separate trips so I don't burn out my friends, all next week and/or weekend. Possibly different crew each trip if you get sick of dealing with it, I know I will. First tank is the frag system, which is a frag tank on stand with sump and another 25x25" stand with 2 20's on it all plumbed together. I would get the tank ready and drained, call you and then you would help load (it's not that heavy) and move it, maybe grab a shelf or something at the same time. The corals and fish would be in buckets. Would want to move fast as hope to keep most of the water. 2nd tank is the 55. Standard all glass one. It's got sps growing up the overflow so will try and get that one done fast, same way. Fish and coral in buckets, drained, call you, huck it 9 blocks. 3rd is the bad one, the 120. I am thinking it is too heavy and large for the new place, it's going in the living room of a very old house. Not sure that's a legitimate thing to worry about? Should I? It's also badly scratched... So I found a member with a 75 glass in Albany for sale, am thinking I should buy that and move it here. I would pay gas money. Anyone craving a drive to albany? (: If I can get that in the house then I can move the 120 critters mostly by myself, as the new tank cycles and time allows. I moved out on my husband but he's not being a jerk or anything, but he isn't very strong for lifting either... I just need to get this done so I am not going there every day. That and I miss my fishes. Find myself doing boring things all day like clean the new house because I don't have a tank to scrub, it's just too quiet as well. Time to get this all over with and move on. On the plus side I cleaned the new house (: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Flenderson Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I don't have a truck but I can help lift/move some tanks around. Sunday's my only day though. Let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Wish I could help Kate but lifting heavy things is not my strong point. I will attest that Kate has some of the nicest tanks and corals in this area and is very generous with the size of the frags. That Joe the Coral and Rainbow Pocillopara are doing well for me Kate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuttleFishandCoral Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I dont have a truck, but can help lift. Im out of town till monday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Re_Run Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 can give you the number to the guys I use to move my tanks.. not super spendy and are into sw tanks. (may work for part frags ect) and they have dollies pads and covered van.. they just brought me my 220 (used) all day job.. pm me if you want the number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick T Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Hey Kate I have a truck and trailer (also hand truck and dolly) and would be happy to help out. I am however booked this weekend and next. If you wanted to arrange some help I'd be up for a weekday or evening move. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianB Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I can help out. Can get a truck as well.. pm or text me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Scott Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Depends on the day I might be able, let me know when and I can tell you fairly quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrokate Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 thanks guys... got my sister's wedding this weekend so it's out anyways. Showing up with a sore back and worried about ammonia spikes is not going to be cool. Thinking later next week or on the weekend. I still need to line up a replacement for the 120 though. Buying a used tank is remarkably difficult when you are in a hurry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramy Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I would love to help heavy lifting is something I am good at but would need a solid day and time to beable to confirm =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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