Tank Move - Help Needed

[MadReefer]

I found a tank but need help moving it. Anyone with a truck willing to help move from Rutherford to Toms River hit me up. Willing to pay.
Any day works just must be done by 5pm per seller.

 

[MadReefer]

Tank pickup completed. Thing was heavy.

 

[nvladik]

@MadReefer are you planning to reseal the front panel?

 

[MadReefer]

There is nothing wrong with the front panel. Tank held water up until yesterday.

 

[MadReefer]

Was thinking of putting a mat under the stand to cover floor. Good or bad idea? If good what do I get?

 

[erics210]

Hardwood ? I would say no mat. The ventilation will allow better drying in case of spills.

 

[MadReefer]

Its laminate flooring.

 

[erics210]

No mat. If at all possible, not sure how the base is in the stand, you want to be able to access under the stand a bit to towel up or shop vac any spills.

Sadly my laminate was not great before the tanks, but since they are horrible. Thinking of rough sanding them and laying vinyl flooring over till ready to move.

 

[horseplay]

Congrats. No mat. A little water spill is ok as long as you clean it up. I used to have towel stuffed to the bottom of the stand when doing work in the tank so water don't get under it. Worked well for years.

 

[nvladik]

There is nothing wrong with the front panel. Tank held water up until yesterday.

Keep an eye on these parts. Might be good for a very long time, or the might go. My daughter’s tank had these and I am currently resealing her entire tank.

 

[nvladik]

Was thinking of putting a mat under the stand to cover floor. Good or bad idea? If good what do I get?

You want the stand on a solid surface, I would not use a mat.

 

[Yates273]

The only thing that scares me is how the front panel is not supported by the stand. I would get 3/4 plywood paint is black and have tank sit on that instead of just the stand. Just a thought.

 

[mrehfeld]

Congrats!!! I put shower pan liner on my bottom to make well in the event of a mishap. Saved me twice already.

 

[diana a]

Congratulations on the new addition!

 

[nvladik]

The only thing that scares me is how the front panel is not supported by the stand. I would get 3/4 plywood paint is black and have tank sit on that instead of just the stand. Just a thought.

Rimless tanks are not meant to be on hard surfaces. These tanks come with a pad separating the stand and the glass. If you add a piece of plywood, you also need to buy another mat and throw it on top of the plywood.

 

[MadReefer]

@Yates, my understanding is center tank on the sides and back all good. There is a small overhang, millimeters, but apparently not an issue.