Moving a fish tank with furniture sliders

wyatt322 · 07/05/2008, 01:56 PM

Just before I fill up my new 105 gallon + 40 gallon sump, I'm considering putting furniture sliders on the legs of the metal stand. Has anyone ever tried this? Doing this does it make it possible to slide the tank full of water, rock etc across a wooden floor.

I just have some doubt that these "sliders" will make it possible!!!

Thanks guys.

Sk8r · 07/05/2008, 01:58 PM

Yes. Get the big ones. I know for a fact they'll do it on carpet. Know how two determined people who can synch up can practically 'vibrate' a heavy piece into motion by very tiny movements? Works, with these. I've moved my 54g tank a few inches to solve a problem. I have no doubt I could move it across the room if I wanted to take a while doing it. Just expect to go very slowly and get good quality. Those from Lowes are good.

randomworker · 07/05/2008, 02:16 PM

I've used the sliders to move furniture across the floor, it's very easy once you get it going. However my question to you would be, why are you planning on moving a full tank across the floor???

sassafrass · 07/05/2008, 02:39 PM

You are talking about approximately 1000 Lbs. an easier way would be to pump most of the water out , move it , then pump the water back in . Corals are fine with a temporary exposure to air, when you pump it back in put a plastic bag on the end of the hose to stop a sandstorm.
Lee

Playa-1 · 07/05/2008, 02:51 PM

I'm sure it can be done but I agree that you may want to drain it at least most of it before you start sliding it. You could also be asking for trouble depending on the stand.

uscharalph · 07/05/2008, 03:24 PM

I saw a video of someone doing this on UTube. LOL!!!

paulallen · 07/05/2008, 04:39 PM

Couldn't it also be damaging to the seals?

rickofco · 07/05/2008, 06:12 PM

what about a rock slide?

07/05/2008, 01:56 PM	#1
wyatt322 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bangkok Posts: 21	Moving a fish tank with furniture sliders Just before I fill up my new 105 gallon + 40 gallon sump, I'm considering putting furniture sliders on the legs of the metal stand. Has anyone ever tried this? Doing this does it make it possible to slide the tank full of water, rock etc across a wooden floor. I just have some doubt that these "sliders" will make it possible!!! Thanks guys.

07/05/2008, 01:58 PM	#2
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	Yes. Get the big ones. I know for a fact they'll do it on carpet. Know how two determined people who can synch up can practically 'vibrate' a heavy piece into motion by very tiny movements? Works, with these. I've moved my 54g tank a few inches to solve a problem. I have no doubt I could move it across the room if I wanted to take a while doing it. Just expect to go very slowly and get good quality. Those from Lowes are good. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

07/05/2008, 03:24 PM	#6
uscharalph Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,248	I saw a video of someone doing this on UTube. LOL!!! __________________ Ralph Mendoza Jr. Long Beach, CA Current Tank Info: 80 Gallon Reef Tank

07/05/2008, 02:16 PM	#3
randomworker Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northern NJ, USA Posts: 101	I've used the sliders to move furniture across the floor, it's very easy once you get it going. However my question to you would be, why are you planning on moving a full tank across the floor???

07/05/2008, 02:39 PM	#4
sassafrass Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: capitola ca Posts: 1,729	You are talking about approximately 1000 Lbs. an easier way would be to pump most of the water out , move it , then pump the water back in . Corals are fine with a temporary exposure to air, when you pump it back in put a plastic bag on the end of the hose to stop a sandstorm. Lee

07/05/2008, 02:51 PM	#5
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	I'm sure it can be done but I agree that you may want to drain it at least most of it before you start sliding it. You could also be asking for trouble depending on the stand.

07/05/2008, 04:39 PM	#7
paulallen Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 344	Couldn't it also be damaging to the seals?

07/05/2008, 06:12 PM	#8
rickofco Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: co Posts: 134	what about a rock slide?