Oceanic 178 reef ready

ReefDent · 11/12/2007, 02:25 PM

I have a 75 gallon Oceanic in my basement now. I'm eyeing the new 178 at a LFS. Would it be practical to get it into the basement (can it be done) with the weight and all?

Thanks,
James

Wryknow · 11/12/2007, 02:27 PM

Without knowing your floorplan it's hard to say. I'd recommend taping some cardboard boxes together and seeing if it will physically fit. That's going to be a really heavy tank though. Plan on at least 4 grown men to maneuver safely and 6 would be better.

ReefDent · 11/12/2007, 03:45 PM

I've already measured the physical space- I know it will fit. It's just a matter of dealing with the weight.
I remember moving the 75 and thinking that I was glad that it wasn't any heavier...

I am a glutton for punishment, though.

Thanks,
James

Jim_S · 11/12/2007, 03:53 PM

For a move like that, you'll probably need some of those big suction cups>

Here's link

http://www.powrgrip.com/cgi-bin/powr...hand_cups.html

4 guys should be able to handle that. 6 just in case.

Jim

chrissreef · 11/12/2007, 03:53 PM

measure the doors and handrails and ceiling/stair distance.

Now you make me wonder about the tank I want... I couldn't even lift the piece of glass for my entertainment system! looks like I better find some strong men/friends! (maybe beer will get them to help =P

ReefDent · 11/12/2007, 07:35 PM

How much would would a tank (empty) of this size weigh? 300 lbs or so?

I've been looking online for a while now and haven't found anything that helps. I did a rough calculation using 2400kg/cubic meter as the density of glass and came up with only 250 lbs. That seems low to me?

Thanks,
James

11/12/2007, 02:25 PM	#1
ReefDent Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Mansfield, OH Posts: 417	Oceanic 178 reef ready I have a 75 gallon Oceanic in my basement now. I'm eyeing the new 178 at a LFS. Would it be practical to get it into the basement (can it be done) with the weight and all? Thanks, James __________________ Measure Twice and Cut Once!!! Current Tank Info: Amphiprion latezonatus!!! 75 gallon Oceanic Reef Ready + 150 gallon Rubbermaid sump and 30 gallon refugium; SPS, LPS, softies, crocea and maxima clams, assorted fish.

11/12/2007, 02:27 PM	#2
Wryknow Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,203	Without knowing your floorplan it's hard to say. I'd recommend taping some cardboard boxes together and seeing if it will physically fit. That's going to be a really heavy tank though. Plan on at least 4 grown men to maneuver safely and 6 would be better. __________________ You cannot use reason to change the opinion of a person that did not use reason to form their opinion in the first place. Current Tank Info: 65 G RR, w/ 50 G sump/refugium, DIY LED lighting, AquaMaxx CO-1 skimmer, Tunze 1073.050 return

11/12/2007, 03:45 PM	#3
ReefDent Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Mansfield, OH Posts: 417	I've already measured the physical space- I know it will fit. It's just a matter of dealing with the weight. I remember moving the 75 and thinking that I was glad that it wasn't any heavier... I am a glutton for punishment, though. Thanks, James __________________ Measure Twice and Cut Once!!! Current Tank Info: Amphiprion latezonatus!!! 75 gallon Oceanic Reef Ready + 150 gallon Rubbermaid sump and 30 gallon refugium; SPS, LPS, softies, crocea and maxima clams, assorted fish.

11/12/2007, 03:53 PM	#4
Jim_S Timo Boll Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,333	For a move like that, you'll probably need some of those big suction cups> Here's link http://www.powrgrip.com/cgi-bin/powr...hand_cups.html 4 guys should be able to handle that. 6 just in case. Jim __________________ We will survive in this world of competition, shooting guns and our ammunition... Bradley Nowell Current Tank Info: We're recreating the ocean in our livings rooms. With that said, I've had some ups and downs.

11/12/2007, 03:53 PM	#5
chrissreef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,252	measure the doors and handrails and ceiling/stair distance. Now you make me wonder about the tank I want... I couldn't even lift the piece of glass for my entertainment system! looks like I better find some strong men/friends! (maybe beer will get them to help =P __________________ One's standard of living is determined by the size of their reef Learn and you continue to adapt, stop learning and you become obsolete We live with each other, not for ourselves, protect our planet Current Tank Info: 300g Starfire/Starboard A.G.E. mixed reef

11/12/2007, 07:35 PM	#6
ReefDent Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Mansfield, OH Posts: 417	How much would would a tank (empty) of this size weigh? 300 lbs or so? I've been looking online for a while now and haven't found anything that helps. I did a rough calculation using 2400kg/cubic meter as the density of glass and came up with only 250 lbs. That seems low to me? Thanks, James __________________ Measure Twice and Cut Once!!! Current Tank Info: Amphiprion latezonatus!!! 75 gallon Oceanic Reef Ready + 150 gallon Rubbermaid sump and 30 gallon refugium; SPS, LPS, softies, crocea and maxima clams, assorted fish.