Hi all. I am new to this site and was wondering how many people keep a monster tank in a rented space. The reason I ask is that I rent my house and will be moving in August. I got back into the fishkeeping hobby a few years ago and bought the biggest tank I could fit comfortably in my car (65 gal). Lately, i've been thinking of getting a more serious tank (100 plus) but am concerned about moving it every year or two. Does anybody out there move a monster tank with that kind of regularity? Any interesting stories or advice on moving a huge tank?
Who rents their home?
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I rent, but don't own a monster tank yet so I can't help much. One thing I do know is that some places place a size restriction on aquariums, so its always good to look into it before taking the plunge. Good luck and I hope you get some answers 
yeh dude thats kinda the thing kind of holding me back from getting a huge tank, im in college and expecting to move a few times in the near future so i feel more comfortable with my 3 around that range.....damn moving next time is going to suck
I rent and have a 300g acrylic. I am not to worried about moving me and my dad can lift it and I have a 55g to use to hold the fish while I set up the monster tank. If the 300 was glass it would be alot harder to move.
I rent and have my fishroom in the basement!! I have had fish on and off through the years and had large 5-6' tanks, I have no concerns with moving my tanks or livestock. For moving my tanks I bought a fridge cart (when it was on sale) and I have three large wheeled garbage cans with lids (fish only) as I buy and sell fish in colonies so this helps keep stress down over long hauls! You can also get the clamps for the glass to help make carrying easier.
The one thing when keeping large tanks is some insurance companies look at anything over so many gal as being commercial (varies by local and company) **This could void your insurance and your landlords insurance!!** I had that problem with my last rental as I was having trouble with my landlords wife and she went so far as to put her own insurance in jeopardy over the matter! I settled it by showing that my tenants insurance was more then what I needed.
The one thing when keeping large tanks is some insurance companies look at anything over so many gal as being commercial (varies by local and company) **This could void your insurance and your landlords insurance!!** I had that problem with my last rental as I was having trouble with my landlords wife and she went so far as to put her own insurance in jeopardy over the matter! I settled it by showing that my tenants insurance was more then what I needed.
Although i'm not renting the place i live in, imo if you really were allowed to have a monster tank (given the landlord allows it etc), you should also make sure you have some where to keep the fish while your moving house, since i presume if you were to move, you'd like to keep them some where safe during all the commotion...
I'm renting and the biggest I went was a 66 gal, when I have my new home, I'll get my monster tank. I wouldn't risk it right now, trying to move a big aquarium could prove to be troublesome
Speaking from the other side of the fence :
I own a few apartments and have a no pet clause. No exceptions even for a goldfish bowl or a parakeet.
Not worth the effort even with proper insurance, too much of a hassle to deal with.
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I own a few apartments and have a no pet clause. No exceptions even for a goldfish bowl or a parakeet.
Not worth the effort even with proper insurance, too much of a hassle to deal with.
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how you pay in rent? maybe you should loking into owning a home
but if you always have freinds nearby it not to hard to move a 125 gallon glass tank
but if you always have freinds nearby it not to hard to move a 125 gallon glass tank
Thank you for all your responses. White_Brain, that's an interesting point about insurance. That could turn into a real disaster. Thinkin' maybe a 120 or so in my not so distant future. Unfortunately, it is often difficult for me to round up more than a couple people to move something like that. Maybe a home built plywood tank would be easier to move? Always looking for a project. Guess i'll just have to wait a few years before getting the monster tank of my dreams.