Alright, considering my Pike is growing faster than I thought he would I need to upgrade my tank. However, I live on the second story of an apartment building. I of course will ask the people if its ok if I upgrade, however I want as much supporting evidence that this wont be an issue as possible. Thoughts? Suggestions?
55 on the second floor
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Hello; A 55 will weigh arout 550 pounds with tank stand water and all. I use 10 pouds per gallon as an estimate. I have a 55 on the floor of my house over the basement without any problems. I have 2x8 floor joists on 16 inch centers. A 55 by itself should not be an issue. I plan to add two or three 29 gallon and a 20 gallon and a 10 galllon to the room at some pont. I may brace the floor a bit then.
There is no way to judge the load a floor will support without taking a look or having some knowledge of the soundness of the structure. I would hesitate to say a larger tank will be fine without more knowledge, but have had 55's set up in several different places and never hav an issue with the structure. A bigger tank, such as a 90 or 125 might be more of a question.
One way to help your cause is to agree to get renters insurance with specific coverage for the tank for water damage and any possible structural damage. While no one can say for sure without a good look see, I do feel that a 55 will not be too heavy.
I can post some website addresses o nthe subject if you wish.
There is no way to judge the load a floor will support without taking a look or having some knowledge of the soundness of the structure. I would hesitate to say a larger tank will be fine without more knowledge, but have had 55's set up in several different places and never hav an issue with the structure. A bigger tank, such as a 90 or 125 might be more of a question.
One way to help your cause is to agree to get renters insurance with specific coverage for the tank for water damage and any possible structural damage. While no one can say for sure without a good look see, I do feel that a 55 will not be too heavy.
I can post some website addresses o nthe subject if you wish.
55 is no big deal at all. If you live in north america and you didnt build the house yourself. I have had 180 gallons on second floors for years with no issues. I just choose load bearing walls to put tank against. Also make sure you put the tank over as many joists as possible. Basements are always better though.
Yeah, its going against a window(Stupid xD) in my living room, closest to my back door(Yes I have one on the second floor)
I dont know the structural layout of the building, so idk where exactly supporting beams are.
I am 6'3" and weigh almost 200lbs, With shoes on I will cover a maximum of a square foot of floor area. Your 55 will have its weight spread out over about 6 square feet or so of surface area. It's load per square foot will be a lot less than me.
Water damage is another issue though... I am usually leak free.
Water damage is another issue though... I am usually leak free.