Can a 130 gallon tank be stood on end?
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Can a 130 gallon tank be stood on end?
We pick up our 130 gallon tank today and I need to know if it can be stood on end to transport it from my pick up to our condo? We need to stand it on end to bring it upstairs via elevator on a dolly.
Sandman1969- Angel Fish
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Re: Can a 130 gallon tank be stood on end?
Yes it can, I have done that with bigger. Put a chunk of rug or something as a pad between the dolly and tank.
Suprd71- Angel Fish
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Re: Can a 130 gallon tank be stood on end?
Congrats on the new huge tank!
hello_rockview12- Support
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Re: Can a 130 gallon tank be stood on end?
Speaking of the huge tank, it needs major cleaning. No clue how long it sat. But it has like a hard substance covering the glass & I've been scrubbing it with generic vinegar and an algae scrubber. Is there anything better that I can use? My GF is getting antsy about getting it set up now, even though I still need to build it's filter tub etc.
Sandman1969- Angel Fish
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Re: Can a 130 gallon tank be stood on end?
Have you tried using a one sided razor blade instead of the algae scrubber? Those things do miracles!
Biulu- Support
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Re: Can a 130 gallon tank be stood on end?
You may go through a few, but I started using old plastic coated gift cards to scrape glass tanks. The stiff plastic coating has never scratched my tanks.
ksimdjembe- Angel Fish
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Re: Can a 130 gallon tank be stood on end?
I shall try the gift card/credit cards. Thanks! Got a lot of work ahead of me on this one.
What can I use that would eat up/soften the build up grime?
What can I use that would eat up/soften the build up grime?
Sandman1969- Angel Fish
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Re: Can a 130 gallon tank be stood on end?
For real nasty buildup you can use acetone.. but VERY careful not to get any on the silicone.
Suprd71- Angel Fish
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