Stef Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Hi All, anyone attempt a solo move of a frameless nano tank across a room...that's semi filled? I have a 9 gal Fluval Flex with 2 inches of substrate, a few potato-sized seriyu stones, two mollies and live plants. It's on my kitchen counter and is just a tad large for the space. I know this is tricky with frameless tanks and I'm doing the move by myself. I'm physically strong enough to do it once most of the water is drained out, but what are my odds of damaging the frameless design? The tank also has bowed front. I'd have to carry it about about 15 feet total distance. I've nearly dropped a coffee mug on it twice from the cabinet that sits above it in its current location. So leaving it where it is, is also risky. Thoughts? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 I moved 3 x 3.5 gallon rimless tanks downstairs. I made sure the dresser was flat, and carried each tank with its foam base. Moving is my biggest hobby fear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAC Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 I would drain the water save for a inch or so and take out the larger rocks. I was moving my 10g frameless with only the substrate and a little water and I really wasn't feeling good about it so I took out a (flat!) bookcase shelf and put the tank on that to support the bottom while moving it. Being smaller tanks it's probably all overkill anyway but erring on the side of caution doesn't hurt. @Streetwisesorry for tagging you in this, I initially had you tagged but changed my response. However I can't delete your name. So.🤷♂️ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 @MAC, I don’t mind. I am limiting myself to 20 gallons max while renting. I really want a bigger tank, but I don’t want to move it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 I moved a 9 gal. frameless tank by emptying most of it, sliding it onto a piece of plywood larger than the base, then sliding it back into its new place. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 The move went smooth. No issues with the tank. I struggled with the board/shelf but all I had was an actual section of 2 x 6 and it added a lot of excess weight, so I just used my hands to support the bottom as best I could. Will try to get an thinner board for any potential future moves. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudofish Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Glad it went well. I've been nominated to move a relatives 3 tanks this week to another city. Not looking forward to it tbh lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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