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The joys of moving a big tank into the basement of my friend Rico's Aquarium. Have you moved big tanks? What are some good tips you can share?
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@tidalgardens 6 лет назад

I have a new found appreciation for what it takes to move a really big tank. What is the biggest tank you've ever moved and do you have any tips?

@rodwebb5820 6 лет назад

There is moving big tanks and then there is moving big tanks in tight places with stairs and no room to move which creates a whole new lot of problems. Luckily the biggest tank I have moved was a 6x2.5x2.5 and that was on level ground so I used a Lift table, a couple of flat trolleys and gravity.

@electricreef7333 6 лет назад

Biggest tank I’ve ever moved? A 550ish glass aquarium into Rico’s basement 😂😂😂. That thing was no joke. Pleasure meeting you.

@paulschofield985 6 лет назад

Should have got them to build it on site.. it would cost more but saves people getting injured and a ton of hassle.. Awesome tank though can’t wait to see it up & running..

@ryansimmons9824 6 лет назад

5000 gal display in multiple pieces. 1800 with a crane. Communication and the right tools is key.

@tidalgardens 6 лет назад

Sounds incredible!

@jarrettlee2954 6 лет назад

That tank looks heavy!! people don’t really understand how big these tanks really are untill they see it in person. U can imagine the dimensions in ur head but when u see it it always looks way bigger than u thought. Good job on moving that tank down those stairs!! 👍👍

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

👊👍

@Hornbyttgingernerd 6 лет назад

Handy knowing rico he’s a big lad for helping moving stuff 👍🏻👍🏻

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

👊👍

@JCSReefing 6 лет назад

Glad your all still alive! Lol, great video and y’all are crazy! 👍

@tidalgardens 6 лет назад

me too!

@tinabloomfield7228 6 лет назад

Oh no!!!! I hope that Rico's back gets better. Thank you Than and everyone else who helped to make this happen❤

@volitans2007 6 лет назад

☺☺☺☺What a story!

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

Lol👊👍

@kevinhayes3146 6 лет назад

Now that's dedication to the hobby . Going to be such a sweet tank!

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

👊👍

@hotashesreef472 6 лет назад

You got Rico's back Than. Literally man.... Peace & love

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

👀🤣🤣🤣👊👍

@MrJSpicoli 5 месяцев назад

That is some kick ass glass

@SirJeppy 6 лет назад

OMG!!! I shop at Aquatica for my fresh and saltwater tanks!! The Korean guy in the aquatica shirt is the owner and he is so nice and smart when it comes to the hobby! Love it there!

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

👊👍

@thepassionreef 6 лет назад

Holy Jippers...man tht was a tight fit kudos to those guys who moved it.....really impressive logistics here folks.....

@andrehunter1295 Год назад

If it was me, I would mounted so huge aquarium in the basement for sure 😃 Think it would be easier.

@915Mang 6 лет назад

Glad You’re ok Than! Congrats Rico! You’re lucky to have good Reefing Buddies

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

Thanks brotha👊👍

@scurvy3810 6 лет назад

Great footage Than! Glad nobody died or got hurt. The winch was a great call i’d say.

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

👊👍

@toddfisher5040 11 месяцев назад

I'm currently working on a harness and strap setup that will allow 8 people to move up to a 1000 gallon tank with relative ease and very litte strain on the back. Prototype will happen but have to figure out where to sell it. Similar to the harnesses appliance handlers use to move large appliances into homes.

@jamessparkman8675 6 лет назад

WOW!!! Lesson learned here...if I ever decide to have a tank this large...have it built in place! :-)

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

A lot more money for that or I would have👊👍

@markmckinnell2204 6 лет назад

You out did yourself there Than. Rico better be grateful for you risking yourself for him😁

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

That's what friends do! I'm thankful for good friends like Than that came to help in this situation. This was not easy by any means 👊👍

@markmckinnell2204 6 лет назад

Rico's Aquariums l totally agree Rico, it’s great to have friends that will turn up to help you when in need it’s one of the things that make our lives what they are. 👊

@StNovaSt 6 лет назад

Glad Than is ok too cuz I wouldnt want the Tidal Gardens name to refer to a resting place. Dont wanna hear no Reef In Peace.

@Krispykashew 6 лет назад

Heal up Rico! Cant wait for this Monster!

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

I'm trying👊👍

@TheAughoti 6 лет назад

Tanks over 6’x2’x2’ should really be built on site. It’s relatively easy to lift bigger tanks with enough people. The problems start with doors and corridors. You end up with people either end struggling with no possible way of others helping them.

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

👊👍

@MARKLINMAN1 6 лет назад

AND ANYTHING OVER 200 gallons......ACRYLIC!

@Meldium 6 лет назад

Rico always says... "Go Big or Go Home!" awesome Than. Thanks for filming this best you could. Rico has a passion and when he is convinced of it, he does it. That's our Rico! Hope you didnt break your back to do the rest of it Rico. This is still only the begining. Stay Reefing and High 5! Mel

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

👊👍

@darrensaquaticsworld 6 лет назад

I’m really looking forward to this tank build. It’s an absolute beast.

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

👊👍

@Agenda18 6 лет назад

WOW!!!! I felt your pain...great vid...awesome story!!!

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

👊👍

@kylesreef2989 6 лет назад

Dream tank right there.

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

Thanks! But I still have one more build in the future😁😁👊👍

@kg2nc 6 лет назад

I saw Rico's video but I had to cheat and fast forward to the end and see the tank in its place first then I went back and watch the rest of the video because I couldn't take it. Your video was no problem to watch lol. Thanks for sharing.

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

👊👍

@zsoard 6 лет назад

Have a link to that video?

@kg2nc 6 лет назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BZPTijV1RpI.html&frags=pl%2Cwn

@chadsmith5440 2 года назад

Nice work !!

@FreeSwimmer 6 лет назад

Certainly enjoyed the whole saga. Very interesting. I built my 1000 gallon aquarium at its location. Only way to move, will be complete disassembly..

@tidalgardens 6 лет назад

Big tank for sure. Was it glass or acrylic?

@FreeSwimmer 6 лет назад

Hello.. Its actually DIY Plywood and Glass.. Its my 3rd Plywood build.. Ive had it running for about 2 months now.. I really dig Rico's tank !

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

Thanks 👊👍

@SimplyReefing 6 лет назад

Great video hopefully he is doing better. It was a successful move and no one died

@shaungell4032 5 лет назад

The team work was great and well organised until the bottom two steps. This is where, as they say " if you fail to plan the plan will fail " On the bottom steps a small platform needs to be erected to bridge from the penultimate bottom step to the floor. This will then alleviate the pressure concentrated on the lower corner of the tank. You could even go as far as rollers to ease the free movement of the tank into the basement. Great video and an excellent project to work on, looking forward to the follow up video.

@jimmyjiinuk 6 лет назад

well done

@ricosaquariums7992 5 лет назад

😁👊👍

@ronaldwright3032 4 года назад

Build a ramp out of the stairs with plywood and 2/4s

@roadmaster6002 6 лет назад

Great story

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

👊👍

@CharleyDiesing 6 лет назад

The LFS store that I worked for would hire a piano moving company for whenever they had to move something over 500 gallons. And those guys knew how to move something that weighed a ton and also cost a lot. (Keep in mind grand pianos can cost over $30-50k)

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

👊👍

@MrShishi Год назад

Thats a great tip, wish i read that before I personally had to move my 400 gallon with my landscapers lol

@JyB818 6 лет назад

Great video. Sweet tank!

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

👊👍

@deepblue5939 6 лет назад

Great vid I really enjoyed this one!!

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

👊👍

@96HDFXSTC 6 лет назад

Awesome!!!

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

Thanks 👊👍

@InappropriateReefer 6 лет назад

This is insane, lol! Glad everyone made it out alive and well, sounds like Rico will soon have a few opportunities to risk his life for your tanks as well 😂

@Rajilnaja 6 лет назад

#ReefSquad :D

@tidalgardens 6 лет назад

Hopefully he won't have to risk his life!

@jnava121 6 лет назад

You're at the point where you remodel the home to fit the aquarium lol

@ricosaquariums7992 5 лет назад

🤣🤣👊👍

@romansreef6192 6 лет назад

Its was fun to see

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

👊👍

@StraitClownin909 6 лет назад

I was just at aquatica 2 days ago! Than they are lucky they had you.

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

👊👍

@2pleez122474 6 лет назад

I watched Rico’s video and noticed you in the background at a point a few times. Glad you shared this on your end. I can’t even imagine going through that and what you did. My buddy and I moved a 125 down into my basement. It was an incased sideways stair, not a walk out. That’s no comparison to what you guys did though! Way to save the day!!!

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

👊👍

@gregjonesonline 6 лет назад

On a positive note, if you got stuck in the basement, it looks like there's enough room for someone to squeeze a sandwich down to you crazies! Haha, nice video! Take a look at my 1,000 gallon (plastic) tank - I was able to roll it across the lawn by myself =)

@mollydog444 10 месяцев назад

What are the exact suction cup handles they attached to the tank and where can I purchase them?

@Withtychannel 6 лет назад

Leveled up!!

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

👊👍

@ReefDudes 6 лет назад

That Tank is a beast! Its going to look SEXY! :) Than - you are very brave!

@mommablahblah5619 Год назад

Dang that a huge tank 😂😂😂

@TilmanBaumann 6 лет назад

On the flip side, it's a amazing tank.

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

Thanks

@danletter9357 6 лет назад

The best way is to build in place, period.

@Jeff_G86 5 лет назад

Took the usual summer break from the hobby and it's funny, I missed all the YT reefers!

@ricosaquariums7992 5 лет назад

Glad to see you back👊👍

@freddy-b 6 лет назад

I agree on the comment of TheAugoti, build on site. I saw the video on Rico's channel and hoped you would share your footage, thanks for doing so.

@RookieReefer 6 лет назад

Glad your still here.. I think I'd start going into withdrawals without tg new content 😅

@rickb7242 6 лет назад

Your the man Than ! I would of been freaking out too about pulling the crow bar out . I definitely would of made sure to double up on the straps and winch for safety .Glad the move worked out . I know how much of a pain my 300 was to move in. Glad I also had good help. As always great video !

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

👊👍

@rdred8693 4 месяца назад

I wonder if it would be easier to have the glass brought in, and assemble it on site?

@petrokuzyk3014 6 лет назад

☺ nice job!!

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

👊👍

@jarrettlee2954 6 лет назад

And my best advice would be to have it built in the room that it’s gonna be set up in. I know sometimes that’s impossible but for the amount of money u gotta pay for the tank I would spend a little extra to have someone come build it for me

@ricosaquariums7992 5 лет назад

It's alot extra 👊👍

@AquaSplendor 6 лет назад

Watch the video on Rico channels, it's quiet something to do ! Didn't know about Rico's back. Glad everything went ok, so heavy and chance to break something very high !

@dailodai9586 Год назад

countertop movers are the ones that can and know how to move large heavy stuff

@vincevince309 6 лет назад

wow

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

👊👍

@geterdunn2733 4 года назад

Wow, I'm working on a plan to move my 180 Gal. class tank that weighs 446lbs. Looks like I'm going to need more straps and those glass suction cups.

@GtcoUC 6 лет назад

Quote of the day “but I actually did it!”

@tifu678 4 года назад

You: So it’s just me and Rico down here in the basement, with no way for me to get out. Me: LOL! Some jokes just make themselves!

@tidalgardens 4 года назад

broke back Rico

@mikethereefer3719 6 лет назад

It was great being able to see the view of the tank coming down into the basement because us up top were just hoping it wouldn't go crashing down the steps 😂 Video still came out great even if you had to abandon the camera and help a few times 😁

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

👊👍

@saltyjohns8687 6 лет назад

Amazing than! Glad you didn't get smashed by the beast! Wish I could have been there... got rearended the Friday night before and my back is about as bad as Rico's

@tidalgardens 6 лет назад

That sucks. Hopefully you feel better. Back/neck pain is the worst.

@ZARA.is.a.dead.cokaroch 6 лет назад

Forklift for you!

@tidalgardens 6 лет назад

Oh yeah. I'll be renting every piece of equipment that has an outside chance of being helpful.

@jepuskar 2 года назад

Curious what the black euro-bracing material was under the glass euro bracing? Was that acrylic?

@MrFinch-ni5mk 6 лет назад

Than I know you didn't go in there thinking you wasnt going to sweat a little. Lol. Lifting days are never over brotha!

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

🤣👊👍

@destroystreets1023 2 года назад

Why did I feel like i was trapped in that basement with you lol. I started looking around for shit to help

@duaneclark6223 6 лет назад

You have 10 this size coming? Did I hear that right? Holy cow!

@tidalgardens 6 лет назад

Yup, the first batch will be 10 tanks. It will be roughly half my new building. I haven't designed the other half just yet.

@duaneclark6223 6 лет назад

Tidal Gardens wow...and to think I keep debating on the best 70 gallon to upgrade to. Lol.

@StanTheObserver-lo8rx 6 лет назад

Ten tanks of huge size for personal fun? Or are you a business selling giant tanks and all the rest? Are you going glass also?

@Playboyraj 6 лет назад

Good luck taking the tank with you when you sell your home

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

No problem😁👊👍

@rodwebb5820 6 лет назад

I wondered what the hold up was on the other video from the top and now we know. Hope his back recovers a bit to continue.

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

👊👍

@vauv_nuvj7614 4 года назад

lesson, good to have good friends lol

@jeffsreeftank 6 лет назад

Wow that last shot puts into perspective how deep that tank is front to back. The fish and corals will get lost in there...

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

🤣🤣👊👍

@MW-ut3dk 6 лет назад

Would it be better to build a tank this large in its final space instead of moving it into place? Remove carpets so tanks and ramps can be moved easier? Buy a house with fish room on first floor or walkout basement? Build the house around your dream tank!

@tidalgardens 6 лет назад

I asked Felix from Reef Savvy about having tanks built in place and at what point that makes sense. He basically said if there is no way to get the tank into the place (door size restrictions or on the 40th floor of a building) that is the only time it makes sense. The cost of building on site I guess is astronomically high.

@MW-ut3dk 6 лет назад

Tidal Gardens I’ve seen Mr saltwater tank and Melev both use cranes and forklifts to place tanks safely but underground basements are the most problematic. Just be happy that your new place is a barn sized place with huge access points! But you had the advantage of building around the tank layout plans (my guess). Very brave of you to put yourself under half a ton of glass-was that after a few beers?

@joshuaturner 5 лет назад

Ask the Egyptians

@ricosaquariums7992 5 лет назад

👊👍

@StanTheObserver-lo8rx 6 лет назад

I dont know..big glass tanks have a way of giving way after a few years or so. I think I would be less nervous with central bracing. I have a 240, 35 year old acrylic and you cant make those leak if you tried. I just get used to the scratches-lo.

@tidalgardens 6 лет назад

Scratching can be unsightly but at least it is reparable with some effort and the right tools. The bigger issue I see is crazing and the damage caused by organisms like coralline algae.

@noeldavis618 6 лет назад

Great video Than! I hope this convinces you to hire a rigging company to help move/place your tanks.

@tidalgardens 6 лет назад

Oh I'm calling in the pros for sure.

@sg8107 6 лет назад

Just a question but why wasn't the tank just built sheet by sheet where he wanted the tank, a lot easier to take sheets of glass into the house and down the stairs

@eliavedri7876 5 лет назад

Looks great! What is the thickness of the glass? And by the way, you look pretty tall! Or is the ceiling quite low? lol

@genesisdinampo6167 4 года назад

What is the dimension of the tank?

@matspets7039 5 лет назад

why not just build the tank on site? I have a 4 meter tank in my basement, just had to get the panels in a a couple boxes of silicone.

@ricosaquariums7992 5 лет назад

Alot more money👊👍

@Sylvania-Frenchies 6 лет назад

Great video definitely a nail biter ✊🏽🙏🏽

@duncanleckie5639 6 лет назад

😮

@duckslinger999 6 лет назад

Looking great Rico and Than.

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

Thanks👊👍

@Lord_Strix 3 года назад

Not going to lool through all the comments to find if this has been said but wouldn't of been alot easier to just have it made there in the basement?

@tidalgardens 3 года назад

Building on site is an option, but from every place I talked to, it is substantially more expensive. It might make sense if the builder is coming and building a LOT of tanks but for a single tank, it might double the cost.

@jorgearmenta3998 5 лет назад

Link for the suction cups please

@tidalgardens 5 лет назад

I think they are these: amzn.to/2XzG361

@MizzBB30 3 года назад

What the name of those thing they use to suction hold the sides

@tidalgardens 3 года назад

glass suction cups - amzn.to/39LWFP7

@Steven_Edwards 5 лет назад

Please let me know where I can get those blue cloves he has as his rock cover. I see stuff online about it being invasive and no one seems to sell it

@PokePackFire 6 лет назад

omg effing hell i just blew my back too just looking at this video.

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

👊👍

@mackjf1969 6 лет назад

My 300dd star fire was a pain in the ass to move too I can relate !

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

👊👍

@reeferstatus2781 6 лет назад

Awesome video like always!! question: who build Rico’s tank? I’ll be getting a big tank too and I’m wondering it looks great

@tidalgardens 6 лет назад

It was made by the husband and wife seen in the video. I honestly don't know the name of their company and they keep it down low that they even make tanks. They don't have a website or anything saying they are custom tank makers even though they have been doing it a long time.

@hookdonfish1880 4 года назад

Do you have a link where I can order a hydrolic trolley like that

@tidalgardens 4 года назад

I do not sorry.

@Davelembo 6 лет назад

I can't imagine the weight of that monster

@ricosaquariums7992 6 лет назад

My back can🤣🤣🤣🤣👊👍

@Xx__SHADOW__xXl 4 года назад

Around 4000 pounds with water,

@Tankbruh1 4 года назад

Hi! Im about to move my tank its only 90 gallons. Do you know what suction cups you used for the move? Im looking to buy some for an easier carry. Thanks!

@tidalgardens 4 года назад

These are the ones you want: amzn.to/2N37133

@BBGEarth 4 года назад

How thick is the glass? please!

@tidalgardens 4 года назад

3/4"

@kentedgar442 6 месяцев назад

Why not just have a large tank like that built in the basement vs risking injury

@MrRevil3 5 лет назад

Glides and slides.

@robertgidley5353 Месяц назад

Im looking for a 500 gal also but wow yes you need to have people that know how to move them , I moved a 220 and that wasent fun lol

@dboy4ever 4 года назад

I'm planning to move a 200 gallon glass tank. It's the Elos 160XL. What suction cups did you guys use? Do you have a link:? Or maybe I can take them off Rico's hands? Thanks

@tidalgardens 4 года назад

Here is an amazon affiliate link: amzn.to/3fp5oZB

@dboy4ever 4 года назад

@@tidalgardens Thank you Dan! Love from California

@bertrerbear 6 лет назад

He wanted the morphine so he could enjoy his tank more 😂😂😂

@ArrickthaRed 6 лет назад

Than I watched Rico's video the other day and commented that if he moves the next people are gonna have a nice tank cuz there is no way that's coming out. He replied he was taking it with him. Will you be helping in that endeavour? Btw that is a nice shirt.

@tidalgardens 6 лет назад

I don't think that tank is ever coming out of the basement in one piece.