reefgeek84 Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Ok, so my corner 50 is not cutting it for me, I would like to upgrade...But I live in a 3rd storie of an apartment, what is the biggest tank I could go with that would be safe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I think that is about it honestly. Apartments are not built like houses. Later Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVES Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I think you can go bigger than a 50,,, think about 3 big huge dudes standing in a row,, that would be what like 900-1200 pounds? You wouldnt really think twice about doing that,, thats about like a 100-125 gal tank. (it would have to be against a support wall) Or a water bed? Plus, the worst that would happen is the people below would get wet, it wouldnt ruin any of your stuff jk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefgeek84 Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 I think you can go bigger than a 50,,, think about 3 big huge dudes standing in a row,, that would be what like 900-1200 pounds? You wouldnt really think twice about doing that,, thats about like a 100-125 gal tank. (it would have to be against a support wall) Or a water bed? Plus, the worst that would happen is the people below would get wet, it wouldnt ruin any of your stuff jk Yeah, they would get a really nice bath from the gods above, but I have renters insurance for any mishaps...just would not want to have to use it, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I would definately consult my landlord before any larger tank went in. A lot of apartments don;t allow them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I would definately consult my landlord before any larger tank went in. A lot of apartments don;t allow them. I second this thought/idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefgeek84 Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 I would definately consult my landlord before any larger tank went in. A lot of apartments don;t allow them. I asked when I first signed the lease if I could have a tank as long as I had renters top cover it and they said yes, I asked what saize and they said it did not matter. So the floor will not hold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyles Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Well, the problem is renters does not cover your tank's damage it causes, only the tank if its broke or stolen. You should talk to your insurance carrier about that, when I rented it was coverage of theft for items I owned. So if your tank blew out and water damage was caused it would go to the poicy on the owner of the building. This is why most people don't let you have them, because they don't have a policy that covers water damage. Talk to you carrier every policy is slightly different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Man, the thought of carrying a 100-150gal tank up 3 stories...... I think the floor would hold fine, i've had parties with 30+ ppl in a 2nd or 3rd story apt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyles Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I would hate to be the guy living under him if it had a major leak.. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefgeek84 Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 Well' date=' the problem is renters does not cover your tank's damage it causes, only the tank if its broke or stolen. You should talk to your insurance carrier about that, when I rented it was coverage of theft for items I owned. So if your tank blew out and water damage was caused it would go to the poicy on the owner of the building. This is why most people don't let you have them, because they don't have a policy that covers water damage. Talk to you carrier every policy is slightly different.[/quote'] Nope, that is the reason I got renters to cover the tank in the first place...Right now it covers up to a 75 gal aquarium. I will for sure move coverage up, but before I go and buy a set up...I would like to make sure the floor will hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyles Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I've seen 140 gallons flood a store in over and inch of water, I can only imagine what my 200 gallon would do in my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefgeek84 Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 I've seen 140 gallons flood a store in over and inch of water' date=' I can only imagine what my 200 gallon would do in my house.[/quote'] yeah, think about a water bed...they have renters insurance for that as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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