Anyone have a large tank in an Apartment?

[NJ_Reefer91]

I have the opportunity to get my hands on a 110 gallon tenecor acrylic setup. The only thing stopping me is the fact that I live in an apartment on the second floor, and I'm worried about the weight being an issue. I had a 75 gallon freshwater setup that had no issues for over a year before I broke it down. Does anyone have a large reef tank in their apartment? If I can get an idea of what you guys have, it could help me figure out what I want to do. Thanks!

 

[pmoneyt]

I have a 150 in an apartment. I had a 180 before and no issues except for me spilling water. If you are worried I would suggest getting renters insurance but and I mean but MAKE SURE you get coverage for the tank and the damage it might cause.

The regular renters insurance DOES NOT cover the damage from your tank. I am still looking for a company that does but i've been lazy.

 

[NJ_Reefer91]

Okay that makes me feel a bit better about it. I do have renters insurance, ill have to look into what it covers. I'm in the military and use USAA so their policy may be different. I also tried to talk to the apartment maintenance guy to see if he knew what the floors were rated for but that conversation was worthless lol.

 

[evolution21]

I wouldnt worry about renters insurance as I would killing someone below....I lived on the 4th of a really old building built in the 50's and had the exact same tank as you I believe....no problems, but it was over load bearing beams and they don't build buildings like they use to. I would just fill slowly and look and listen for any warning that the floor can't take the weight.

 

[jrobbins]

all apartments are not the same. If you live in a large building in nyc with 6 inches of rebar and concrete between floors you are fine. if you live in a building with wooden joists you need to think about where you place the tank.

 

[NJ_Reefer91]

Humm okay I live in NJ, I'm pretty sure my floors are concrete. I'm actually getting new carpet on friday so that will be a good opportunity for me to check out what's going on. Like I said, I had a 75 gal with no issues but that was freshwater and I'm looking at some serious extra weight with 110 gal reef tank. The fact that it's an acrylic tank helps a little too.

 

[Ariel110G]

I had a 110g on the 6th floor of a building and the same tank in a second floor 2 family house, not problems at all

 

[ivandrago]

if the floor is concrete you are fine, i live in apartment with concrete floor and i jsut got a 150 gallon tank no problem at all has been up for almost a week

 

[Nesty427]

I had a 150 gallon on top of a 55 gallon on the second floor of my house.

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[Alfredo De La Fe]

My apartment uptown was pre-war and I have a 180. My dad lived in a pre-war apartment and he had a 90. Some of these pre-war buildings are converted to parking garages! Unless there is an underlying problem, if you set up your tank with the beams and against a load bearing wall you should be OK..

all apartments are not the same. If you live in a large building in nyc with 6 inches of rebar and concrete between floors you are fine. if you live in a building with wooden joists you need to think about where you place the tank.

 

[mrdobie]

ask the building engineer what the floor load is. if its an older building it should be posted near the freight entrance or delivery entrance.