maniac Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Hey Everyone, I want to upgrade my tank to a 55 gallon. I have got wondering about the weight of the tank recently and am wondering if this is feasible. I live on the second floor of a condominium building and am wondering if I should be concerned about the weight of the tank on the floor? Does anyone have any experience with this? I have been adding up the weight and am thinking that it will be between 500 - 600 pounds including the stand. The tank will be located about 7-10 feet from an exterior wall and measurments are 36" L x 20" W. I'm just wondering what some thoughts are and may call the original builder tomorrow to get the measurements of the floor joists. Thoughts? Thanks, Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Master of Puppets Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 A 55g should be fine, I've seen a 90g on a 4th floor or so of an apartment building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruadh Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 (edited) By all means, contact the builder, but six hundred pounds is really not all that much. Would you hesitate to put in a loaded fridge. A water bed? throw a party where three big men stand in one spot BSing? I don't think there would be a problem, my self. Now the land lord, that's another question. Don't forget the insurance, always a good idea. Rick Hey Everyone,I want to upgrade my tank to a 55 gallon. I have got wondering about the weight of the tank recently and am wondering if this is feasible. I live on the second floor of a condominium building and am wondering if I should be concerned about the weight of the tank on the floor? Does anyone have any experience with this? I have been adding up the weight and am thinking that it will be between 500 - 600 pounds including the stand. The tank will be located about 7-10 feet from an exterior wall and measurments are 36" L x 20" W. I'm just wondering what some thoughts are and may call the original builder tomorrow to get the measurements of the floor joists. Thoughts? Thanks, Chad Edited August 16, 2009 by Ruadh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maniac Posted August 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 I own the unit and have insurance so it's not a concern from that perspective but thanks for the input. By all means, contact the builder, but six hundred pounds is really not all that much.Would you hesitate to put in a loaded fridge. A water bed? throw a party where three big men stand in one spot BSing? I don't think there would be a problem, my self. Now the land lord, that's another question. Don't forget the insurance, always a good idea. Rick Hey Everyone,I want to upgrade my tank to a 55 gallon. I have got wondering about the weight of the tank recently and am wondering if this is feasible. I live on the second floor of a condominium building and am wondering if I should be concerned about the weight of the tank on the floor? Does anyone have any experience with this? I have been adding up the weight and am thinking that it will be between 500 - 600 pounds including the stand. The tank will be located about 7-10 feet from an exterior wall and measurments are 36" L x 20" W. I'm just wondering what some thoughts are and may call the original builder tomorrow to get the measurements of the floor joists. Thoughts? Thanks, Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgofishn Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 I own the unit and have insurance so it's not a concern from that perspective but thanks for the input.By all means, contact the builder, but six hundred pounds is really not all that much.Would you hesitate to put in a loaded fridge. A water bed? throw a party where three big men stand in one spot BSing? I don't think there would be a problem, my self. Now the land lord, that's another question. Don't forget the insurance, always a good idea. Rick Hey Everyone,I want to upgrade my tank to a 55 gallon. I have got wondering about the weight of the tank recently and am wondering if this is feasible. I live on the second floor of a condominium building and am wondering if I should be concerned about the weight of the tank on the floor? Does anyone have any experience with this? I have been adding up the weight and am thinking that it will be between 500 - 600 pounds including the stand. The tank will be located about 7-10 feet from an exterior wall and measurments are 36" L x 20" W. I'm just wondering what some thoughts are and may call the original builder tomorrow to get the measurements of the floor joists. Thoughts? Thanks, Chad You may own your condo, but you should still check your condo regulation. Some regulations don't allow fish tanks over a certain size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaFishMommy Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 from what i've read anything up to 55 gallons is pretty much safe to put anywhere. it's once you start going into the bigger tanks that you have to look at floor strength, joist construction, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maniac Posted August 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 You may own your condo, but you should still check your condo regulation. Some regulations don't allow fish tanks over a certain size. Thanks, I will check the condo regulation. That's a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baos Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 (edited) I use a stud finder and make sure I'm not teetering on a single board. I had a 30gallon that leaned but when I turned it the other way it crossed a few boards and was fine. Edited August 17, 2009 by Baos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmaan. Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 you can put a 55 gallon anywhere, it's not that much weight. i'd only be worried about anything bigger than a 120 gallon. other than that, i'd put it anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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