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stuquarium Enthusiast Posts: 262 Kudos: 275 Votes: 0 Registered: 28-Oct-2004	hey guys. i was wondering of some of you that have larger tanks 4ft + how dod you get them home? dod the store offer delivery? did yo uhire a van? trailer? or did you squash it all into your family sedan? i'm looking at picking up a 65G tank and stand but i only have a 4 door sedna (commodore VN for the aussies), the seats go down but i'm concerned that maybe it wont all fit. any ideas? thanks
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
greenmonkey51 Fish Master Posts: 1571 Kudos: 1692 Votes: 5 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	Pickup truck. Best way to go for the 4'-6' tanks. It wouldn't be easy to fit a 65g in a car. I did all the measuring with my taurus and it wouldn't come close. See if you have a buddy with a truck.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
jmara Big Fish Posts: 438 Kudos: 431 Votes: 145 Registered: 06-Mar-2003	I've always had to use a SUV. I don't think it would fit in a sedan but I could be wrong...I fit my 29 gallon in the back seat of my sedan but that barily fit -Josh
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
stuquarium Enthusiast Posts: 262 Kudos: 275 Votes: 0 Registered: 28-Oct-2004	wouldnt the tank slide around in something like a truck/van? i have a mate with a ute, would that do ? i have a stationwagon too. but i'm on the verge of selling it so thats not an option.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
inkodinkomalinko Fish Guru Posts: 2441 Kudos: 833 Registered: 18-Jan-2003	I use a pick up, thought I'm positive a van or suv can fit it.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
stuquarium Enthusiast Posts: 262 Kudos: 275 Votes: 0 Registered: 28-Oct-2004	i think a ute is the same thing as a pick up.. right? hmmmm
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
smilingpiranha Banned Posts: 160 Kudos: 130 Votes: 7 Registered: 02-Jan-2005	well as i can't drive, my parents used thier estate car, put 1 opf the back seats down and put the tank in the boot so the end poked through into the back seat space
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
sham Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3369 Kudos: 2782 Votes: 98 Registered: 21-Apr-2004	My 4' tank wouldn't even fit in any of our vehicles but the truck. I tied a rope to each side of the front of the bed of the truck and then around the far end of the tank a few times. That kept it from moving even an inch. The only way to know for certain if it will fit is to get out your measuring tape and check.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	My 125 was delivered, the last delivery the store ever did. All my tanks since then we've just used the minivan. -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	stuquarium Unless I am wrong it should fit on the back seat on its side. Do a bit of measuring to make sure. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
stuquarium Enthusiast Posts: 262 Kudos: 275 Votes: 0 Registered: 28-Oct-2004	thanks keith. theres a stand too.. i'll be sure to dso some measuring before i fork out for a rental truck
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	stuquarium Can you fit a packrack or skid bars on your car if so carry it on the roof. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
stuquarium Enthusiast Posts: 262 Kudos: 275 Votes: 0 Registered: 28-Oct-2004	thats a good idea. i've done a bit of wheeling and dealing and they are going to deliver it for me, for a small change. crisis over. thanks guys
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57


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