Tank Cracking - Arn't you guys scared?

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CHOMPERS;2972850; said:
Flood insurance.






...maybe I should look into some. :nilly:
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I had planed to call my Ins co to see whats what. I would have some bad damage if mine went...nothing but brand new wood floors. I already have flood ins...I live in Louisiana...went through Katrina in New Orleans where im from...Flood ins is a must. I could live in the desert and ill have flood ins lol.
 
What kind of insurance should I be looking at?

How much money a year?

If any accidents happen, will the prices be jacked up for the future?
 
Just go 180g (6x2x2) instead of the 5 footer. I have 3 glass tanks in my little apt and if it blows it blows. I won't let a "what if" stop me. If I could fit it I would get a 300g but most likely a acrylic one.
 
one problem you may have with insurance is that the insurance company may say 'oh yeah, we will cover your water damage if your tank floods - sure we will" but its not writtten down in their policy anywhere.

if you have a problem and file a claim, you may have a heck of a time getting them to honour it. they will say "you put that giant tank there and it broke" - we aren't going to cover all that water damage..

its the same old story with them.
 
I try to never sweat the stuff that may or may not happen. I have lots of tank running that probably should crack or leak, but don't. Of course, being in the unfinished basement helps.
 
Planning is your best insurance!!!!!! I am an insurance agent... although I only insure things that die.... not homes.

IMHO - The best way to make sure it won't break is buy a good tank... I have AGs and have never had a problem. The you need to have a solid stand that won't bend... see the post near here about the bowing stand.... IMHO "less is NOT more when it comes to glass thickness or stand strength...

Then.... all that you have to worry about is the tank weight causing your floor to sag which would then cuase your stand to possibly twist which would then potentialy cause your glass to explode and spill a hundred gallons of water all over your floor...

I'll find 2 threads you should read... back in a minute...

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Thanks for the input guys. My flooring is made of wood, the tank will not be placed in the basement, but the 1st floor.

I plan to place it by the outer wall to get more support, but there is no saying what is directly underneath my tank.

My basement is finished, so how do I find out? How can professionals find out?

About the tank thing, I guess what I will do it to put it in my dining room (i don't go there often) in that case, the tank can be as long as it wants.

here is a picture, I originally wanted to replace that 55 G with a 5 ft tank, but I rather get a 180 and put it on the wall next to the mirror at the back there. I don't know what the picture can do for me, but...whatever. My house is pretty "open" you can pretty much see all the rooms in one spot. Does that mean anything? ie: Flooring is stronger?

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