Moving out 180G tank

[Johnnyfishtanks]

so in April im gonna be moving to Prince George . im gonna be tanking my tank with me and a huge UHUAL . im wondering what would the best way and easiest way to take out a 180g tank in and out of my house as i have a very bad back. in pg i should have alot of friends to help me. but here can you put on dolly's what your experience lets hear it

[gklaw]

You still have to move it on to a dolly ?! And the dolly better be an appliance dolly.

How did you get it in ?

Theoretically you can pick up a couple of hydraulic lift dollies from Princess Auto and slide you tank onto them.

I think you greatest challenge is to negotiate the step at you patio door. Your tank is not very far from there.

[ninez]

Emm.. it only took two guys from KE to deliver the 180G to my place (from alley to basement).

When we had to move Aquaman's 180G, it didn't feel heavy for the FOUR of us.
Bill and I are quite "small".

Maybe get some beer to lure some free nice BCA movers

[Johnnyfishtanks]

moved it in me and another guy. i put out my back pretty good but we did get it in. i just wanna find a way easier way to move it when i move

[ninez]

yeah.. it's not worth it to hire mover just to move it from basement to alley.
That's why I am still stuck with a super heavy tube TV in my bedroom

Just put out a "help me move my tank" thread like Bill did before and see how many ppl show up

Good luck.

[Johnnyfishtanks]

ya eh i wonder how many people our hands i could get. that would be great if people like pizza and beer lol

[tony1928]

Renting a couple of professional quality suction cups really help. Probably cost under $20 for a pair for a day. Especially helpful for hard to maneuver spots where you might not be able to get good positioning. A couple of moving dollies to roll the tank to the uhaul will save your back as well. As others have said, the more buddies you can get to help, the easier it will be. I hate moving tanks. LOL.

[DAN O]

Appliance dolly is the way to go. l rented one for about 10. bucks to move my 130 gal down a set of stairs, bad back and all. You'll still need another person to get it on the dolly...

[Johnnyfishtanks]

Appliance dolly is the way to go. l rented one for about 10. bucks to move my 130 gal down a set of stairs, bad back and all. You'll still need another person to get it on the dolly...

would that be safe with 180g strapped to it . stand it on its side tall then move it seems a bit sketchy . would the tank crack our is it really safe ?

[Johnnyfishtanks]

Renting a couple of professional quality suction cups really help. Probably cost under $20 for a pair for a day. Especially helpful for hard to maneuver spots where you might not be able to get good positioning. A couple of moving dollies to roll the tank to the uhaul will save your back as well. As others have said, the more buddies you can get to help, the easier it will be. I hate moving tanks. LOL.

i wonder how much quality suction cups would be to buy new ?