Scott Colson Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 I've seen this topic show up in searches but nothing recent. Does anyone know of a tank moving service. I have a new CADE peninsula tank arriving soon. It is a 230 Gallon tank made of 3/4" glass. I'm guessing the tank weighs about 500 pounds. Fortunately, I don't have deal with stairs but it still a big lift and I'd like to find a company with the gear and experience to move something this size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexinverts Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 1 hour ago, Scott Colson said: I've seen this topic show up in searches but nothing recent. Does anyone know of a tank moving service. I have a new CADE peninsula tank arriving soon. It is a 230 Gallon tank made of 3/4" glass. I'm guessing the tank weighs about 500 pounds. Fortunately, I don't have deal with stairs but it still a big lift and I'd like to find a company with the gear and experience to move something this size. Is this in Lebanon? I doubt it. You could pay for help if it were in Portland. You might be able to round up some help in the Corvallis area from PNWMAS members. I can help, and I probably could find a couple of other folks. Anyone in the Corvallis/Lebanon area able to help move a tank? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krux Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 I suggest borrowing/renting/buying suction cups. We had to move my tank down some stairs and that was the only way to get leverage… on a tank that size they would be a huge help just moving in a straight line. i am on light duty currently or I would lend a hand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Colson Posted July 9 Author Share Posted July 9 Suction cups for sure! I'm also looking around for a lift table. Getting 500 pounds from the floor to the top of a 36" stand is going to require some mechanical advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefbandit Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 (edited) You have a couple paths start taking a bunch of steroids or you just need 6-8 people and suction cups and you should make short work of it. Harbor freight sells lift tables is by a couple of those if you wanted put one on each end and than just jack it up to stand height and have everyone carefully slide it on if possible. May get some dolly’s too if you have a long flat distance to cover rather than carrying it the whole way. It’s not rocket science you just need man power and basic equipment. Edited July 11 by reefbandit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puck Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 On 7/8/2024 at 11:02 AM, Lexinverts said: Is this in Lebanon? I doubt it. You could pay for help if it were in Portland. You might be able to round up some help in the Corvallis area from PNWMAS members. I can help, and I probably could find a couple of other folks. Anyone in the Corvallis/Lebanon area able to help move a tank? I will be in the area until August and would be happy to lend a hand 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexinverts Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 9 hours ago, Puck said: I will be in the area until August and would be happy to lend a hand 👍 Thank you! I'll be in touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brittany Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 On 7/8/2024 at 9:10 AM, Scott Colson said: I've seen this topic show up in searches but nothing recent. Does anyone know of a tank moving service. I have a new CADE peninsula tank arriving soon. It is a 230 Gallon tank made of 3/4" glass. I'm guessing the tank weighs about 500 pounds. Fortunately, I don't have deal with stairs but it still a big lift and I'd like to find a company with the gear and experience to move something this size. Welcome to the area Scott!!! look forward to visiting with you more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Colson Posted July 18 Author Share Posted July 18 Thanks everyone! So first off, the delivery has been delayed. Probably early next week to get it to the house and then perhaps the weekend of 7/27 to get it in and on the stand. I have 5 suction cups but I think 2 or three more would be welcome if anyone local has them available to borrow or rent. So far I haven't found any rentable lift tables, but Harbor Freight is opening here this week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexinverts Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 7 minutes ago, Scott Colson said: Thanks everyone! So first off, the delivery has been delayed. Probably early next week to get it to the house and then perhaps the weekend of 7/27 to get it in and on the stand. I have 5 suction cups but I think 2 or three more would be welcome if anyone local has them available to borrow or rent. So far I haven't found any rentable lift tables, but Harbor Freight is opening here this week... If you're able to make the meeting at Upscales in Tualatin on Saturday, we can talk about it then and ask around about borrowing suction cups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Colson Posted July 19 Author Share Posted July 19 Thanks. I'm stuck up in the Seattle area tomorrow. I have to return to Seattle every couple of weeks to tend the aquarium. Life will get easier when the move is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Colson Posted August 6 Author Share Posted August 6 (edited) To close the loop on this. I hired a 4 person crew from Cal's Moving and Storage https://calsmovinghelp.com/ out of their Corvallis location. The team showed up this morning and made pretty quick work of it. They had never done a tank move and the four 8" suction cups I had acquired based on recommendations here were instrumental to a successful outcome. There was a moment on the lift from floor to stand where I wasn't sure they were going to make it, but they did. I had to cover a 2-hour minimum for the team, but it was worth it. The tank is in place and no one has to get medical attention. I'm happy to loan out the suction cups if you have a need. Edited August 7 by Scott Colson Typo 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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