Well it shouldn't be a problem because most apartment floors are cement, or at least i think they are.
Apartment Aquarium... How BIG is to BIG!?
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Many apartments use a light weight cement sub-floor, however, the cement is NOT structural and is simply a more durable sub-flooring than plywood. The support is still provided by your typical wood joists.
Just be careful, what you think is cement may just be a light weight cement subfloor that provides no structural support.
Also, thanks for that information. I think the lesson is if the tank starts to leak is to smash the glass with a hammer before reporting it.
Right on... The next, BIG question is has anybody move this size of a tank up a flight of stairs?
Ground floor is better,they can't tell you if the tank overflows,ruin apt. below you,won't come crashing through ceiling.No weight limit....Then it helps to stay in good with the office staff...
Alright guys so I've been questioning where to put the tank, and last night while I couldn't sleep it finally hit me.
In my kitchen, I have a perfectly cutout space for the tank!
Here you can see the cutout space that is 94 inches long by 24 inches deep..
My tank is 84 inches long, by 24 inches deep... hmm perfect?? maybe..
Here you can notice I have a storage closet 3 feet away from the tank that I hope to run plumbing..
Inside the closet I noticed I have
the hot/cold water hookup and drain for my washer/dryer that I don't use..
Looking for your guys insight... For one, The structural engineer, building contractor, and maintance man have gave me the go ahead on this build. Saying its a bit ridiculous and they'd rather a hot tub themselves but the floors will hold this tank. There is nothing in my contract saying anything against this size tank.
And I'm in the process of acquiring renters insurance.
You can say I'm going big or going home.
First question: Whats your guys opinions of the placement of the tank?
I'm thinking with all the tank touching 3 sided walls I will have extra support from the floor joists...
Next question, can I incorporate the drain? What are your guys suggestions for sump size and design? I've made the wet/dry trickles and all of them but I'm looking for your input.
Also, do you guys suggest drilling the tank with a beananimal overflow? or some other form of drilling? OR running a pvc overflow?
Anything else guys? I really! appreciate the help...
In my kitchen, I have a perfectly cutout space for the tank!
Here you can see the cutout space that is 94 inches long by 24 inches deep..
My tank is 84 inches long, by 24 inches deep... hmm perfect?? maybe..
Here you can notice I have a storage closet 3 feet away from the tank that I hope to run plumbing..
Inside the closet I noticed I have
the hot/cold water hookup and drain for my washer/dryer that I don't use..Looking for your guys insight... For one, The structural engineer, building contractor, and maintance man have gave me the go ahead on this build. Saying its a bit ridiculous and they'd rather a hot tub themselves but the floors will hold this tank. There is nothing in my contract saying anything against this size tank.
And I'm in the process of acquiring renters insurance.
You can say I'm going big or going home.
First question: Whats your guys opinions of the placement of the tank?
I'm thinking with all the tank touching 3 sided walls I will have extra support from the floor joists...
Next question, can I incorporate the drain? What are your guys suggestions for sump size and design? I've made the wet/dry trickles and all of them but I'm looking for your input.
Also, do you guys suggest drilling the tank with a beananimal overflow? or some other form of drilling? OR running a pvc overflow?
Anything else guys? I really! appreciate the help...
Hello; The window could give problems with regard to too much light and cause algae problems? Too much heat in the warm weather Too cold in winter?
The window will be difficult to get at when the tank is in place. You may not want to do some thing with it before setting the tank up. Perhaps heavy blackout curtains?
I have a similar issue with a window near my current tanks. My drapes are not able to block out all of the light and during the day light from a near by window is too much for the tanks to show up well.
The window will be difficult to get at when the tank is in place. You may not want to do some thing with it before setting the tank up. Perhaps heavy blackout curtains?
I have a similar issue with a window near my current tanks. My drapes are not able to block out all of the light and during the day light from a near by window is too much for the tanks to show up well.
My thoughts were about the windows too. If you don't plan on opening them, use some blinds and drapes to help keep the algae problem to a minimum (unless you want some algae growth). Otherwise, I would figure the blinds and painting the back of the tank would be enough. I do however love the way my fish look in natural light.
I have considered either getting the blackout tape to just tape up the window, or either running a big heavy sheet and completely close up the window. Either way, I'm playing it on the safe side with my 3 foot UV sterilizer..
