Looking for Large Tank movers

[pilla]

In the process of buying a used 125 gallon tank.

Tank is empty but very heavy with thick glass. It's a 60 mile drive to my house. 

 

What's the best way to move it?

Since it's a large tank want to do it the right way and hire someone.

Do you folks know anyone that'll move tanks?

 

TIA

[cpeguero]

When I tried to get movers for my 260, no one would give me a quote for it, not even a local aquarium shop. Ended up planning and doing it myself with a few friends and equipment. 
 

for a 125, you should be fine with a few friends. I’ve moved a 150 with just 2 people. Even did an older 125 with 2 people. 
 

The club had suction cups you can rent for cheap. If you have a couple of helpers and the suction cups, and do some thinking about the different steps in the move, you should be just fine. 

[YHSublime]

38 minutes ago, cpeguero said:

When I tried to get movers for my 260, no one would give me a quote for it, not even a local aquarium shop. Ended up planning and doing it myself with a few friends and equipment. 
 

for a 125, you should be fine with a few friends. I’ve moved a 150 with just 2 people. Even did an older 125 with 2 people. 
 

The club had suction cups you can rent for cheap. If you have a couple of helpers and the suction cups, and do some thinking about the different steps in the move, you should be just fine. 

This.

 

probably abut as much insurance as using friends, but I’ve used Task Rabbit for tank moves at my house.

[cpeguero]

To add a little to my initial response, as I’m re-reading your original post:

 

If the tank and stand won’t fit in your own vehicle, uhaul rentals are plenty cheap. 
 

Honestly, the only things I’d focus on with your move are fitting the tank into a vehicle and securing it, and the path you have to take from its current location to your moving vehicle and then from the vehicle to its final location. 
 

It’s about as complicated as moving another heavy piece of furniture.