Moving a Big 500-Gallon Tank with Rico's Aquariums

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Moving a Big 500-Gallon Tank with Rico's Aquariums

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6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@paulschofield985 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@tidalgardens 6 жыл бұрын

Sounds incredible!

@jarrettlee2954 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

👊👍

@Hornbyttgingernerd 6 жыл бұрын

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

@ricosaquariums7992 6 жыл бұрын

👊👍

@tinabloomfield7228 6 жыл бұрын

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

@hotashesreef472 6 жыл бұрын

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

@ricosaquariums7992 6 жыл бұрын

👀🤣🤣🤣👊👍

@thepassionreef 6 жыл бұрын

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

@toddfisher5040 10 ай бұрын

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.

@andrehunter1295 Жыл бұрын

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

@JCSReefing 6 жыл бұрын

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

@tidalgardens 6 жыл бұрын

me too!

@markmckinnell2204 6 жыл бұрын

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

@ricosaquariums7992 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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.

@TheAughoti 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

👊👍

@MARKLINMAN1 6 жыл бұрын

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

@shaungell4032 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@volitans2007 6 жыл бұрын

☺☺☺☺What a story!

@ricosaquariums7992 6 жыл бұрын

Lol👊👍

@kg2nc 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

👊👍

@zsoard 6 жыл бұрын

Have a link to that video?

@kg2nc 6 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eMCAh8ybu5e2oH0.html&frags=pl%2Cwn

@kevinhayes3146 6 жыл бұрын

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

@ricosaquariums7992 6 жыл бұрын

👊👍

@Meldium 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

👊👍

@jamessparkman8675 6 жыл бұрын

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

@ricosaquariums7992 6 жыл бұрын

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

@SirJeppy 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

👊👍

@MrJSpicoli 5 ай бұрын

That is some kick ass glass

@mollydog444 10 ай бұрын

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

@915Mang 6 жыл бұрын

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

@ricosaquariums7992 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks brotha👊👍

@CharleyDiesing 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

👊👍

@MrShishi Жыл бұрын

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

@scurvy3810 6 жыл бұрын

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

@ricosaquariums7992 6 жыл бұрын

👊👍

@2pleez122474 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

👊👍

@darrensaquaticsworld 6 жыл бұрын

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

@ricosaquariums7992 6 жыл бұрын

👊👍

@Agenda18 6 жыл бұрын

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

@ricosaquariums7992 6 жыл бұрын

👊👍

@StraitClownin909 6 жыл бұрын

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

@ricosaquariums7992 6 жыл бұрын

👊👍

@FreeSwimmer 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Big tank for sure. Was it glass or acrylic?

@FreeSwimmer 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👊👍

@ronaldwright3032 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Krispykashew 6 жыл бұрын

Heal up Rico! Cant wait for this Monster!

@ricosaquariums7992 6 жыл бұрын

I'm trying👊👍

@SimplyReefing 6 жыл бұрын

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

@jnava121 6 жыл бұрын

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

@ricosaquariums7992 5 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣👊👍

@kylesreef2989 6 жыл бұрын

Dream tank right there.

@ricosaquariums7992 6 жыл бұрын

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

@rdred8693 4 ай бұрын

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

@jarrettlee2954 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

It's alot extra 👊👍

@rickb7242 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

👊👍

@freddy-b 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@TilmanBaumann 6 жыл бұрын

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

@ricosaquariums7992 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Jeff_G86 5 жыл бұрын

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

@ricosaquariums7992 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back👊👍

@jimmyjiinuk 6 жыл бұрын

well done

@ricosaquariums7992 5 жыл бұрын

😁👊👍

@dailodai9586 Жыл бұрын

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

@jepuskar 2 жыл бұрын

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

@AquaSplendor 6 жыл бұрын

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 !

@danletter9357 6 жыл бұрын

The best way is to build in place, period.

@vincevince309 6 жыл бұрын

wow

@ricosaquariums7992 6 жыл бұрын

👊👍

@mommablahblah5619 Жыл бұрын

Dang that a huge tank 😂😂😂

@roadmaster6002 6 жыл бұрын

Great story

@ricosaquariums7992 6 жыл бұрын

👊👍

@geterdunn2733 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@romansreef6192 6 жыл бұрын

Its was fun to see

@ricosaquariums7992 6 жыл бұрын

👊👍

@deepblue5939 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid I really enjoyed this one!!

@ricosaquariums7992 6 жыл бұрын

👊👍

@saltyjohns8687 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@RookieReefer 6 жыл бұрын

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

@chadsmith5440 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work !!

@StanTheObserver-lo8rx 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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.

@JyB818 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Sweet tank!

@ricosaquariums7992 6 жыл бұрын

👊👍

@96HDFXSTC 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!

@ricosaquariums7992 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👊👍

@InappropriateReefer 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

#ReefSquad :D

@tidalgardens 6 жыл бұрын

Hopefully he won't have to risk his life!

@Withtychannel 6 жыл бұрын

Leveled up!!

@ricosaquariums7992 6 жыл бұрын

👊👍

@gregjonesonline 6 жыл бұрын

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 =)

@joshuaturner 5 жыл бұрын

Ask the Egyptians

@ricosaquariums7992 5 жыл бұрын

👊👍

@petrokuzyk3014 6 жыл бұрын

☺ nice job!!

@ricosaquariums7992 6 жыл бұрын

👊👍

@MW-ut3dk 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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?

@rodwebb5820 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

👊👍

@matspets7039 5 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Alot more money👊👍

@mikethereefer3719 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

👊👍

@sg8107 6 жыл бұрын

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

@kentedgar442 6 ай бұрын

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

@robertgidley5353 Ай бұрын

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

@tifu678 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

broke back Rico

@GtcoUC 6 жыл бұрын

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

@Lord_Strix 3 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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.

@MrFinch-ni5mk 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

🤣👊👍

@genesisdinampo6167 4 жыл бұрын

What is the dimension of the tank?

@duaneclark6223 6 жыл бұрын

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

@tidalgardens 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@StanTheObserver-lo8rx 6 жыл бұрын

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?

@MizzBB30 3 жыл бұрын

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

@tidalgardens 3 жыл бұрын

glass suction cups - amzn.to/39LWFP7

@ZARA.is.a.dead.cokaroch 6 жыл бұрын

Forklift for you!

@tidalgardens 6 жыл бұрын

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

@dboy4ever 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@dboy4ever 4 жыл бұрын

@@tidalgardens Thank you Dan! Love from California

@ReefDudes 6 жыл бұрын

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

@BBGEarth 4 жыл бұрын

How thick is the glass? please!

@tidalgardens 4 жыл бұрын

3/4"

@jeffsreeftank 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣👊👍

@Playboyraj 6 жыл бұрын

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

@ricosaquariums7992 6 жыл бұрын

No problem😁👊👍

@hookdonfish1880 4 жыл бұрын

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

@tidalgardens 4 жыл бұрын

I do not sorry.

@vauv_nuvj7614 4 жыл бұрын

lesson, good to have good friends lol

@noeldavis618 6 жыл бұрын

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

@tidalgardens 6 жыл бұрын

Oh I'm calling in the pros for sure.

@Tankbruh1 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@jorgearmenta3998 5 жыл бұрын

Link for the suction cups please

@tidalgardens 5 жыл бұрын

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

@duncanleckie5639 6 жыл бұрын

😮

@mackjf1969 6 жыл бұрын

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

@ricosaquariums7992 6 жыл бұрын

👊👍

@wasmithee 6 жыл бұрын

Who manufactured the tank?

@ricosaquariums7992 5 жыл бұрын

Exotic aquariums👊👍

@Steven_Edwards 5 жыл бұрын

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

@Davelembo 6 жыл бұрын

I can't imagine the weight of that monster

@ricosaquariums7992 6 жыл бұрын

My back can🤣🤣🤣🤣👊👍

@Xx__SHADOW__xXl 4 жыл бұрын

Around 4000 pounds with water,

@keylandstewart7153 5 жыл бұрын

How much was the cost on one of those tanks.

@tidalgardens 5 жыл бұрын

Custom tanks this size have a wide price range depending on features and the builder. It could be anything from $5,000 to $25,000.

@destroystreets1023 2 жыл бұрын

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

@PokePackFire 6 жыл бұрын

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

@ricosaquariums7992 6 жыл бұрын

👊👍

@eliavedri7876 5 жыл бұрын

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

@reeferstatus2781 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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.