a 12 foot by 2.5 by 2.5 foot - how many gallons?
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There's no such thing as "no time to build a stand". What law says you have to fill it as soon as it arrives? Get the tank, build a stand so you can use the accompanying filtration system, brace the floor properly instead of only filling the tank 2/3 of the way (you KNOW there's a problem when failing logic let's you think this can be a good solution), then finally fill and enjoy the aquarium.
Under the circumstances that you are listing there is no way I'd feel comfortable doing getting that tank...
Dargath78 said:
I definately agree with Dar.. I am currently shutting down a 6 x 18" x 25" tank because it is making me nervous being on the second floor of a townhouse...
Is your new flat on the ground floor? Over a basement? Over neighbors? If it's one of the first two, the floor can be strengthened using pillar blocks, vertical 4x4 posts, and crossbeams. The crossbeams are placed under the part of the floor where the tank will sit in a perpendicular arrangement to the existing beams. The crossbeams are braced with the posts, and the posts sit on wide-foot pillar blocks (adjustable pillar blocks are used so you can use a spanner to cinch the adjustment nut to get a nice tight fit without needing to use wood wedges.
If your flat will be over another flat, then the only safe way to run a tank this size will be to situate it perpendicular to the direction of the existing floor crossbeams. That way, more support structures are being used to hold the tank. Also place the tank at a load-bearing wall as these are the strongest points of your floor.
If your flat will be over another flat, then the only safe way to run a tank this size will be to situate it perpendicular to the direction of the existing floor crossbeams. That way, more support structures are being used to hold the tank. Also place the tank at a load-bearing wall as these are the strongest points of your floor.
That likely will be the determining factor, as you'll need landlord permission before you go about making structural reinforcements. Also, check your rent/lease agreement, as it may specifically prohibit aquaria exceeding a specified volume or have an outright prohibition on all aquaria.rumblesushi said:
rumblesushi said:This is rented property too.
Being a rental property, even if your lease allows you to have a tank this size, I strongly suggest buying renter's insurance. If the worst happens and the tank damages the property (even a water leak can cause expensive damage if it makes it to the family living below you) you'll need to make sure you're covered. If the tank goes through the floor the insurance will cover you for not only the repair of the damage but, the loss of rental income to the owners. All of which would have to come out of your pocket if you don't have renter's insurance.
