Aquarium movers?

[hjp109]

Does anyone know if there is a company or group that move aquariums? I don't mean like 40-50 gallon, but 180+ gal tanks? Reef tanks?

 

[Mike S]

Morrish Tucking/Movers in Eatontown. I believe the deliver tanks for tropiquarium. Spotter used them to deliver his 315 gallon tank that weighed 700+ pounds. When I bought his tank I used them to move it from his basement to mine. The guys were great and very professional. Moving livestock wouldn't be something that they could handle if you need that also.

 

[hjp109]

Thanks Mike. Is there an individual I should talk to there... or can I just look up their number and give them a buzz?

 

[Mike S]

If you call the main number they will set you up with the right guy. It seems to be a relatively small outfit.

 

[Classklown90]

You've got a forum of movers right here lol. Im sure some people would be more than willing to help, myself included. I've moved quite a few tanks all under 100 gal but same idea.

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[hjp109]

You've got a forum of movers right here lol. Im sure some people would be more than willing to help, myself included. I've moved quite a few tanks all under 100 gal but same idea.

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hey.. there's an idea... maybe we can setup a NJRC team of movers.

 

[spotter]

+1 on moorish! I was amazed at how they moved my tank in and out when Mike bought it. If its an easy delivery that doesnt involve a lot of stairs I think a group of guys is a good idea and save you money. But if its not a straight forward delivery then I think its worth every penny to hire someone. If they break it, they're insured. Just my .02.

 

[hjp109]

Does anyone know how much it would cost to move a 120 gal with livestock and live rock from Staten Island to Somerset, NJ about 21 miles???? I just gave a guy deposit and then said oh crap how am I going to get this here... I know know... you can beat up on me. It was impulse.

 

[Cdiggy]

I think a keg of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, a bottle of single malt scotch, a bottle of bourbon and dinner for 12 would probably get that done. I have always been a poor estimator so I could be wrong though ....

 

[hjp109]

I think a keg of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, a bottle of single malt scotch, a bottle of bourbon and dinner for 12 would probably get that done. I have always been a poor estimator so I could be wrong though ....

Hahhaha. I was with you until the keg, scotch, and bourbon, but dinner for 12 to move a 120 gal tank... I can do a dinner for 12 if I wanted a 500 gallon tank moved...hahhahha

 

[Cdiggy]

Told you I was a poor estimator...

 

[hjp109]

Does anyone have any water storage containers I can borrow for a day or two? I'd hate to buy big 50 gallon garbage cans and then have no use for them after the move.

 

[lefkonj]

I used the guys from Trop to get my 180 delivered. They were very good and fairly priced considering the fact i had to do nothing except pay them. I can't remember the guys name though but you can call trop and ask for their delivery guys they will give you the number. I believe the guys at Coast to Coast use them as well sometimes.

 

[hjp109]

I used the guys from Trop to get my 180 delivered. They were very good and fairly priced considering the fact i had to do nothing except pay them. I can't remember the guys name though but you can call trop and ask for their delivery guys they will give you the number. I believe the guys at Coast to Coast use them as well sometimes.

Yes, but they don't move live stock.

 

[greybolt03]

I have a 150 stock tank you could borrow to help with the move..

 

[lefkonj]

Yes, but they don't move live stock.

Sorry didn't see that was part of the deal. They are movers, did you ask them if you boxed it all up would they carry it? I mean they are movers. The livestock is a much tougher thing always.

 

[BuGG]

I have a 55 gal tank you can borrow as well.

 

[mnat]

If you can, your best bet would be to go out a day early, pack up the live stock and what not and move that to your house and set it up in a holding system of some sort. Then the movers can move all the dry goods in and then you can setup the tank again. Moving tanks is never fun and is quite annoying, but with some planning you can make it easier.

 

[hjp109]

Well here's what I am planning on doing... I'll be using the 150 gal stock tank from Mike and renting a uhaul trailer (boxed). I'm planning on bagging up all the live stock and placing them in a cooler and moving the water and live rock to the 150 gal stock tank... hopefully, with a heater and a powerhead. I'll be powering them with my inverter... I think it might last for an hour.. at the least... besides the water will be splashing around to keep it moving. I'll put the tank, stand, and sump next to the 150 gal stock tank and ensuring everything is tied down and covering the 150 gal stock with some shrink wrap and putting some holes in it for air. Drive the baby home.. setup the tank and stand and plumbing and move the live rock and water back into the tank and add some freshly made water... let that run for a bit and then slowly start adding the live stock.

Comments for improvements or preventative actions??? Positive/negative.. all will be appreciated.. as long as they are constructive.

 

[BuGG]

I wouldn't put any live rock on any tank while you're transporting it. With all the movement and bumps on the road, the stock tank might end up badly scratched or even broken. You can put the live rocks in a large brute container or multiple buckets with saltwater.