Hi Amber,
I would suggest fixing your empty tank onto a rigid platform for the move
such as a short aluminum ladder or a length of board. That will give you
the rigidity you need to ensure there is no stress put onto the seals while
also giving you something easy to hold on to rather than just holding the
tank. Use some rubber matting [cheap stuff on a roll from hardware stores
that you use under mats on slippery floors] between the board/ladder & the
tank or some other non-slip material to ensure it doesn't move & then tie
the tank on securely with straps or even lots of electrical tape. Depending
on how large the entire thing is once it is ready to move then you could
maybe use those carrying straps then if you need to. I'm assuming that your
tank is glass & it's going to be some weight so empty it needs to be
completely emptied, put everything into buckets for the short time that
your tank is broken down to it's component parts. Put the fish in one
bucket, the decor & plants etc in another & the filter media in
another-each can then be moved separately & safely upstairs. Is your tank
on a stand or a dedicated unit or is it going to be set on something new
once you get upstairs? If it will have anew stand then it is easy, just
transfer from one to the other but if you are using whatever it is standing
on now then put the stand in it's new place first so that you can move it
straight there.
If possible, slide the tank on & off it's temporary 'stretcher' rather then
picking it up & setting it down on it because sliding will cause less
stress to the corner seals.
John*<o)))<*
On 3 May 2013 20:23, Amber <arberglund@gmail.com> wrote:
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> I am moving this month and am trying to figure out a way to safely move
> my 125 gallon (glass) tank up 2 flights of stairs.
> Thankfully it's 2 flights outside of the house so we don't have to worry
> about a stairwell getting in the way.
> I was hoping to not have to remove all of my gravel and just fix the
> gravel that shifts once the tank is flat and upstairs where it will be
> staying. I'm also hoping this is the last time I have to move this tank ;)
> Does anyone have any suggestions? I was thinking about the carry straps
> you can buy that help with proper lifting techniques, but wasn't sure
> how well they would work with a 6 foot long fishtank.
> Sorry I've been so quiet (and not moderating) the last few months, lots
> of stuff going on that's been keeping me occupied. I'm hoping life will
> go back to normal and I can have free time again.
>
> Amber Berglund
>
>
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