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Title: Renters Insurance regarding aquariums
Post by: MichelleTCM on January 11, 2021, 10:23:03 AM
Does anyone have insurance that covers their aquariums? Specifically leak or break damage or if someone like maintenance were to break the aquarium while working around them? I am going to talk to an insurance broker but I am up to to 6 aquariums totaling 205 gallons and think it would be pertinent to look into it.
Title: Re: Renters Insurance regarding aquariums
Post by: noahcw on January 11, 2021, 12:27:04 PM
I have renters insurance, just be very specific in asking the questions. I was told that the damage caused by an aquarium leak/break would be covered but the aquarium itself would not including livestock. Hope this helps.
Title: Re: Renters Insurance regarding aquariums
Post by: Kalinkacat on January 12, 2021, 11:45:18 AM
Having almost had my 55 gallon stand collapse with the full 55 gallon tank on it, I did ask the question of my insurance agent.  Again, water damages are covered but not replacement of tank, equipment and livestock - unless its in an earthquake and you have earthquake coverage but again, livestock wouldn't be covered.
Title: Re: Renters Insurance regarding aquariums
Post by: MichelleTCM on January 13, 2021, 11:53:58 AM
Thank you for everyone's help. I reached out to my broker and it will be 85$ more a year to add the water coverage but it is well worth it. I'd have to pay deductible then any sudden and accidental water damage would be covered.