Big tank in an apartment???

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Hey guys, I'd like to give my brother my 110g (48x18x30). But he lives in an old NYC apartment and I'm concerned about the weight of the tank on his floor. He currently has a 55g on a crappy metal stand with no problems, but this would be a 110g-- twice the weight on a similar footprint. The 110g footprint is 5" larger back to front than his 55g, but same and length (48"). The 110g would sit on wooden stand, which I assume spreads the weight more effectively than does his iron stand, but I'm not sure if that will make enough of a difference.

Will he have weight bearing issues? Anyone have experience with large tanks in an apartments? Any advice? Thanks.

GBG
 
Check the lease many have restrictions on tank sizes also be sure to have renters insurance that will cover any damage
 
I have a 180 in my apt (2nd floor). The lease had no rules about fish and my renter's insurance had no exclusions. It's on a 2x4 stand. No problems at all.

Brandon
 
In relation to the 8.33, http://ecotechwater.com/Company/watertrivia.asp, was interesting.

Remember to include the weight of the GLASS, substrate, decorations, rock, etc. It's a lot more than 916.3 lbs. (almost 1/2 ton)

He also might want to consider selling the 4' tank and get a 6' tank. The weight distribution would be much better with the same capacity and better surface area.
 
nolapete;918481;918481 said:
In relation to the 8.33, http://ecotechwater.com/Company/watertrivia.asp, was interesting.

Remember to include the weight of the GLASS, substrate, decorations, rock, etc. It's a lot more than 916.3 lbs. (almost 1/2 ton)

He also might want to consider selling the 4' tank and get a 6' tank. The weight distribution would be much better with the same capacity and better surface area.
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the weight of the substrate, decorations, rocks and whatever else in the tank would technically subtract from the water weight
 
dbcb314;918704; said:
the weight of the substrate, decorations, rocks and whatever else in the tank would technically subtract from the water weight
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Not really... yes it displaces water, but rocks and whatnot are heavier than water, so they do add appreciably to the overall tank weight.
 
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