Complicated tank move. Need some Help

[hillbillyreefer]

There was a thread on Alberta Aquatica about taking a large tank down. I'll see if I can find the link. It went fairly well until they did something by mistake and cracked a panel. They used light fish line to cut the silicone, after they pried off the mouldings. If I recall correctly.

[rdnicolas]

Thanks hillbillyreefer! I'll try searching for it as well.

Reggie

[hillbillyreefer]

Sorry can't find it. Need to go to bed now, I'll look tomorrow.

[Red Coral Aquariums]

I took the back piece of glass off a 330 g 84x30x30 with double euro bracing and it took me 40 hours. It would get quicker after the first pane was removed.

I can round up some help and that you can hire (as I won't touch the liability on this one sorry) probably half your man power if you want it and throw in my old muscles on the Calgary side.
Kevin

[rdnicolas]

omg 40 hrs for one pane? how long total time to completely take apart?

[Red Coral Aquariums]

??? only replaced the back piece.
Kevin

[lastlight]

I cut apart my 7x3x2.5 400 gallon with the help of the buyer and it took us maybe 3 hours it I remember right. We used only razor blades and it was really tough work. The eurobracing really slowed us down.

[rdnicolas]

Originally Posted by lastlight

I cut apart my 7x3x2.5 400 gallon with the help of the buyer and it took us maybe 3 hours it I remember right. We used only razor blades and it was really tough work. The eurobracing really slowed us down.

Thanks for the comment... Can you please tell me how the rebuild of the tank went? Any major issues?

[my2rotties]

I was in the same predicament when I bought a tank that is the same size as yours'. It was in the basement, and the staircase was too narrow to move it out. When it was delivered to the seller's house, the builder accidentally dropped it, and it slide down the stairs. Luckily there was no damage.

My husband and I ended up have to cut apart, and remove it panel by panel. It tooks two nights to do this, and I suggest a rubber mallet and putting knife. We have just started to assemble it now, and so far, so good. It is nice to have the front glass removed the handbuild the background and stack the base rock with ease.

I could no find a mover or the manpower to help. Taking it apart was the option we had, but it made it much easier and only two of us were needed to get it home. I hope thism helps.

[rdnicolas]

Ohh i see thx

Originally Posted by Red Coral Aquariums

??? only replaced the back piece.
Kevin