butters Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 So I got a sweet deal on a 4 foot 150 gallon tank and I bought it faster than I thought it over. I searched and read every thread I could find on here about tank weight. I live on the 2nd floor of an apartment building, and I'm a little iffy about this, but from all the research I've read I should be ok as long as I put the tank perpendicular to the floor joists (resting on 3 of them) and against a load bearing wall (the outside wall in my case). So my question isn't wether I can do it, but is how many of you out there have large tanks like this in an apartment building or condo, and have you had any issues or tips, etc? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishnerd Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 shouldnt be a problem as you described. i've had a few in apt's and condos, from what I remember as long as you straddle the joists you should be fine, i hadn't any problems that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 So I got a sweet deal on a 4 foot 150 gallon tank and I bought it faster than I thought it over. I searched and read every thread I could find on here about tank weight. I live on the 2nd floor of an apartment building, and I'm a little iffy about this, but from all the research I've read I should be ok as long as I put the tank perpendicular to the floor joists (resting on 3 of them) and against a load bearing wall (the outside wall in my case). So my question isn't wether I can do it, but is how many of you out there have large tanks like this in an apartment building or condo, and have you had any issues or tips, etc? Thanks! I had that exact demension tank and the glass was 3/4". Pretty heavy. One thing you will want to consider is if it is used, Check the seams. 150 gallons of water in your below neighbors apartment might cost you more than you think. Does it happen to have a custom cherry wood color stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butters Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 So I got a sweet deal on a 4 foot 150 gallon tank and I bought it faster than I thought it over. I searched and read every thread I could find on here about tank weight. I live on the 2nd floor of an apartment building, and I'm a little iffy about this, but from all the research I've read I should be ok as long as I put the tank perpendicular to the floor joists (resting on 3 of them) and against a load bearing wall (the outside wall in my case). So my question isn't wether I can do it, but is how many of you out there have large tanks like this in an apartment building or condo, and have you had any issues or tips, etc? Thanks! I had that exact demension tank and the glass was 3/4". Pretty heavy. One thing you will want to consider is if it is used, Check the seams. 150 gallons of water in your below neighbors apartment might cost you more than you think. Does it happen to have a custom cherry wood color stand. It is brand new from Petsmart. It is quite a heavy tank. It is this one here... The stand kind of creeps me out actually, it's very light and not that bulky at all.. but they sold it as a set so it must hold haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystal Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 I would advise checking the stand to see if it is particle board (compressed sawdust). They are quite common and, in my thoughts, are a ticking timebomb. Water and sawdust stands do not mix well... My 55g taught me that, a slight drip from a filter over several days can make a stand crumble. All tanks in my house over 20g have a solid wood stand, or sit on a solid wood dresser. All tanks over 55g are on metal/steel stands (with a stand-alone wooden cabinet cover to hide it, of course ). No experience with condos, but my 90g stands just fine on our raised sub-floor against a load bearing wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 So I got a sweet deal on a 4 foot 150 gallon tank and I bought it faster than I thought it over. I searched and read every thread I could find on here about tank weight. I live on the 2nd floor of an apartment building, and I'm a little iffy about this, but from all the research I've read I should be ok as long as I put the tank perpendicular to the floor joists (resting on 3 of them) and against a load bearing wall (the outside wall in my case). So my question isn't wether I can do it, but is how many of you out there have large tanks like this in an apartment building or condo, and have you had any issues or tips, etc? Thanks! I had that exact demension tank and the glass was 3/4". Pretty heavy. One thing you will want to consider is if it is used, Check the seams. 150 gallons of water in your below neighbors apartment might cost you more than you think. Does it happen to have a custom cherry wood color stand. It is brand new from Petsmart. It is quite a heavy tank. It is this one here... The stand kind of creeps me out actually, it's very light and not that bulky at all.. but they sold it as a set so it must hold haha. I guess i would just make suer you are allowed to have it in there. The largest i have had is a 55 gallon on my forth floor apt. Now i have a 300 gallon....on concrete. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipperocks Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 I currently have a 150 on a second floor, no problems whatsoever, mines on an outside wall as well, you will be fine , HOWEVER, I was required to get insurance , 2 million liability only costs 200$ a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butters Posted October 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 I would advise checking the stand to see if it is particle board (compressed sawdust). They are quite common and, in my thoughts, are a ticking timebomb. Water and sawdust stands do not mix well... My 55g taught me that, a slight drip from a filter over several days can make a stand crumble. All tanks in my house over 20g have a solid wood stand, or sit on a solid wood dresser. All tanks over 55g are on metal/steel stands (with a stand-alone wooden cabinet cover to hide it, of course ). No experience with condos, but my 90g stands just fine on our raised sub-floor against a load bearing wall. I think it is particle board. Would you suggest getting a whole new stand or is there anyway I can reinforce this one to have some peace of mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprucegruve Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 If you wanted to do a cheep fix,buy a can of rockguard and do a thin layer all around the top. No water would get in over time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishnerd Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 I'd go with SpruceGruve's suggestion that's just brilliant ! for a simple easy solution that wont cost hardly anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butters Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Definitely a good idea, I will do that. On a side note, I found out the floors in my apartment building are concrete! even better!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayba Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Double check your insurance just in case. Would suck to be liable for repairs. Better safe than sorry. If your insurance covers it more than likely you will never have a problem. If you have no coverage, the damned tank will leak. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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