Big tanks

[ottawadiscus]

Hi,

Is it safe to have a big tank in apartment? What is that largest tank that we can have in apartment? :?:

Loyed

[dpatte]

contact the owner of the apartmnent and ask them if you can put in a piano. Since they often weight 1500 lbs, it will give you an idea. PS concrete floor is very strong, ask art

[Nelson]

Hi Loyed; I guess we would have to know what type on building you're referring to.  If it's concrete construction, walls, floors etc. then I don't believe weight would be a problem.  On the other hand, a wooden construction appartment building such as you would find in a duplex, triplex etc. would be much more prone to structural stresses. I would suggest you speak to your building superintendent to get your landlords opinion. That may cob\ver you against liability should the worse case scenario take place.

[ottawadiscus]

Dave, & Nelson,

Thank you for your response. Well it's a concrete building (19 floors building). So, I guess it's okay to have a larger tank.

Loyed

[gvv]

Is it safe to have a big tank in apartment? What is that largest tank that we can have in apartment? :?:
Loyed

Once I had about 1 ton of water in concrete building apartment (in one room) and only after years passed I asked the same question...

[wu-gwei]

Well, most homes can take a water bed... I wish I had a tank as big as a water bed!

I have a 100G in an apartment right now. It's not going to be have an affect on concrete.


Cheers,
JJ;)

[luvfishies]

Be sure there isn't dampness issues in older concrete. Concrete can and will soften over years of exposure to damp.

I have stacked 65s and 21 other tanks here, with no issues with the flooring at all, and my floors are concrete. However, an acquaintance in a neighbouring bldg had his ceiling fall in in his bathroom, due to years of dampness.

With wood/strut floors, be sure and place the tank ACROSS the beams, not parallel to them. A piece of ply under the stand will also help disperse the weight, rather than have it concentrated in just the 4 corners of the stand.

[ottawadiscus]

Hi Guys,

Thank you for the information.

Loyed

[artw]

well, with regards to concrete apartment buildings-
Loyed I belive your building is concrete.  Drop something or tap the floor hard, if it feels solid its probably concrete.    another thing you can do is look in your garbage shoot room, or when the elevator doors close, look in the shaft..  you can tell what your building is made of this way.

my walls and floors are all concrete and carpet floors make it great!  I have had 40 gallons of water dissappear into the carpet before the neighbor below even noticed.

at one point I had a 110 gallon, a 27, a 27, a 65, a 40, a 40, and a 15 within a 10 square foot space and my landlord didn't say a word.

with respect to wood framed buildings if your ladlord allows pianos or waterbeds, then aquariums are ok. you might be asked to get extra house insurance to cover water damage to units below