Tip of the Day – 12/20/2011

When moving aquariums, keep in mind whether or not the aquarium is a custom size without trim or a standard-sized tank with trim. The standard sized tanks with trim are very easy to move, as the trim on the bottom of the aquarium provide a great grip to hold onto when navigating awkward pathways. The custom tanks on the other hand, don’t have this trim and instead only have slick glass on the bottom with nothing to grab. They are very difficult to grab with bare hands, and they can easily slip if your hands start to sweat. For these tanks, I highly recommend renting some suction cups for the move. They provide a rock solid grip for the tank and make moving things a lot easier.