120g on 2nd floor apt, problem?
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Im glad to hear its holding, cause I plan on doing the same thing lol
Got a buddy with 12ish tanks, over 3200lbs of water in a 2nd floor apartment
Got a buddy with 12ish tanks, over 3200lbs of water in a 2nd floor apartment
#1 - look for waivers in the contract for waterbeds and fish
#2 - get a waiver in the contract when you can't find it
#3 - RENTERS INSURANCE
I know a lot of renters that deal with pets in the
ask for forgiveness rather than ask for permission fashion
if you're going this route GLWT
#2 - get a waiver in the contract when you can't find it
#3 - RENTERS INSURANCE
I know a lot of renters that deal with pets in the
ask for forgiveness rather than ask for permission fashion
if you're going this route GLWT
asking your landlord is useless. because most people have no idea just how large and heavy (1200+ pounds) a 120g tank is. and even if he/she did, is he or she a structural engineer and professionally qualified to say whether or not the floor will hold/sag? probably not.
just saying.
that doesn't mean you won't be fine. I'm just pointing out that just because someone has the opinion that you want to hear, doesn't necessarily mean it is the correct one.
what you want to avoid is a sagging floor which can lead to tank breakage down the road. if the floor sags unevenly, its possible you could put a torque (twist force) on the tank. this is trouble..
just saying.
that doesn't mean you won't be fine. I'm just pointing out that just because someone has the opinion that you want to hear, doesn't necessarily mean it is the correct one.
what you want to avoid is a sagging floor which can lead to tank breakage down the road. if the floor sags unevenly, its possible you could put a torque (twist force) on the tank. this is trouble..
I think it's a liability issue.
My mother is a landlord and I can guarantee, if a tank caused structural damage, and she did not give an ok for the tank, she would be suing I would support her doing so.
However, if your landlord says "ok", and puts it in writing, it will be harder for them to sue for damages.
If in doubt, get renters insurance that will cover your fish tanks.
AGAIN, asking MFKers if it will be ok to put your tank on the 2nd floor isn't going to fly in the real world.
BTW, you say everything ok so far. Your floor will not immediately fall through, but it COULD sag overtime.
ALSO: 12 Volt, those Neon Tetras in your avatar got HUGE!!! lol
My mother is a landlord and I can guarantee, if a tank caused structural damage, and she did not give an ok for the tank, she would be suing I would support her doing so.
However, if your landlord says "ok", and puts it in writing, it will be harder for them to sue for damages.
If in doubt, get renters insurance that will cover your fish tanks.
AGAIN, asking MFKers if it will be ok to put your tank on the 2nd floor isn't going to fly in the real world.
BTW, you say everything ok so far. Your floor will not immediately fall through, but it COULD sag overtime.
ALSO: 12 Volt, those Neon Tetras in your avatar got HUGE!!! lol
