125g too heavy for a 2nd floor condo?

[jakeowen]

Hi everyone,
I live on the second floor of a two story condo. It was built in 1980.
I believe the floor is built of wood, but covered with a thin layer of cement. It seems pretty solid to me.
If you need more info I will try to get it.
Is there any tests I can do?
I just want to set up an Apisto city in a 125, and not have to worry about the floor collapsing.
what about two 125s on opposite ends of the room?

Thanks

 

[Dan F]

A 125 will be fine. Two at opposite ends of the room will also be fine.

There are bound to be people saying that you need to examine the joist span, web thickness, spacing and then contact a structural engineer.

Drawing on 30+ years in the aquarium hobby, my personal experience, and the experiences of my fellow fishkeepers I can tell you that you will be just fine.

 

[Greg1]

i have questions like that two. i am moving to a 5th floor apartment and it seems pretty solid to me. i wanted to setup a 180 with 2 40 gallon breeders on the bottom of the stand and dual 75's on another stand

 

[lipadj46]

i have questions like that two. i am moving to a 5th floor apartment and it seems pretty solid to me. i wanted to setup a 180 with 2 40 gallon breeders on the bottom of the stand and dual 75's on another stand

Check your lease, mine specifically says no tanks larger than 30 gallons. I have a 55 that the maintenance guys have seen and have not said anything. Something bigger though and I would worry (not structurally though).

 

[aclockworkorange]

A 125 will be fine. Two at opposite ends of the room will also be fine.

There are bound to be people saying that you need to examine the joist span, web thickness, spacing and then contact a structural engineer.

Drawing on 30+ years in the aquarium hobby, my personal experience, and the experiences of my fellow fishkeepers I can tell you that you will be just fine.

Agreed.