Need advice; is 120 gallon tank safe?

Duglis · 09/04/2017, 10:01 PM

I have a brand new 120 gallon tank that was delivered to me last week unscheduled when I had no one to help me move it. The pallet it was on was broken and the corner of the box is torn away. It is 1/2" "starfire" glass.

Anyway, after much effort I get a dolly, then get the tank, on it's back, on the dolly, where it has been since (one week). There is a layer of Styrofoam between them, but I am worried the tank is going to be damaged by the position it is in. The dolly runs down the center, lengthwise, with either side unsupported.

Basically I am desperate to know is my glass okay?!

mcgyvr · 09/05/2017, 04:32 AM

Its likely just fine..
But I'd suggest you go find someone to help you put it in a better position just in case..

Clowning_Around · 09/05/2017, 05:24 AM

only one way to find out... get some help and finish unpacking it so you can inspect it.

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Joshua I. · 09/05/2017, 05:51 AM

Finish unpacking and test it with some water but it sounds ok to me

Duglis · 09/05/2017, 09:05 AM

Woof, I might barf I'm so relieved.

Thanks everyone, I knew I was going to have to water- test it first, but your responses have all been VERY reassuring. The stand arrived cracked (and the sump shattered) so I'm waiting on that to be resolved as well, but I'll make sure to at least adjust where my tank lies for now.

hkgar · 09/05/2017, 12:34 PM

Did you note the shipping damage in writing when you received it? Was it insure? Is there a time limit to filing a claim that may expire before you can thoroughly check it?

Duglis · 09/06/2017, 03:59 PM

Fortunately we noticed and have been in constant contact with the company we bought the system from and it looks like they are shipping us a new sump and replacement parts for the broken stand as well.

09/04/2017, 10:01 PM	#1
Duglis Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 13	Need advice; is 120 gallon tank safe? I have a brand new 120 gallon tank that was delivered to me last week unscheduled when I had no one to help me move it. The pallet it was on was broken and the corner of the box is torn away. It is 1/2" "starfire" glass. Anyway, after much effort I get a dolly, then get the tank, on it's back, on the dolly, where it has been since (one week). There is a layer of Styrofoam between them, but I am worried the tank is going to be damaged by the position it is in. The dolly runs down the center, lengthwise, with either side unsupported. Basically I am desperate to know is my glass okay?!

09/05/2017, 04:32 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Its likely just fine.. But I'd suggest you go find someone to help you put it in a better position just in case.. __________________ Who me?

09/05/2017, 05:24 AM	#3
Clowning_Around Registered Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 527	only one way to find out... get some help and finish unpacking it so you can inspect it. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk __________________ Build http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2638892 Parameters: Temp 77-79degF, Specific Gravity 1.023-1.024, PH 8.1-8.4, Alk 8-12, Ammonia 0, Nitrite 0, Nitrate 0, Phosphate <.2, Calc 3 Current Tank Info: Custom Oak Stand \| 75G FO Display \| 40G Breeder Sump \| MarinePure Ceramic Media Plate \| Eshopps x-120 skimmer \| Mag9 Return \| Aqua Ultraviolet Advantage 2000+ 15w

09/05/2017, 12:34 PM	#6
hkgar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dewitt MI Posts: 5,051	Did you note the shipping damage in writing when you received it? Was it insure? Is there a time limit to filing a claim that may expire before you can thoroughly check it? __________________ Gary 180 gallon, 40 gallon sump, 3 250 W MH + 4 80W ATI T5's, MTC MVX 36 Skimmer, Apex controller Aquamaxx T-3 CaRx Current Tank Info: A 2 Barred Rabbitfish, Red Head Salon, Yellow/Purple, McMaster Fairy, Possum, 2 Leopard Wrasses, Kole, & Atlantic Blue Tangs, 2 Percula Clown, 3 PJ and 1 Banggai Cardinalfish , Swallowtail, Bellus and Coral Beauty Angels

09/05/2017, 05:51 AM	#4
Joshua I. Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 225	Finish unpacking and test it with some water but it sounds ok to me

09/05/2017, 09:05 AM	#5
Duglis Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 13	Woof, I might barf I'm so relieved. Thanks everyone, I knew I was going to have to water- test it first, but your responses have all been VERY reassuring. The stand arrived cracked (and the sump shattered) so I'm waiting on that to be resolved as well, but I'll make sure to at least adjust where my tank lies for now.

09/06/2017, 03:59 PM	#7
Duglis Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 13	Fortunately we noticed and have been in constant contact with the company we bought the system from and it looks like they are shipping us a new sump and replacement parts for the broken stand as well.