jamesdean3 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 (edited) So I have aquired a 92 gal corner bowfront and I was wondering whats everyone's opinion on setting it up in a third floor apt.? It would be right next to an exterior wall that is adjacent to my concrete patio in a newer complex thats less than 5 years old. I'll be doing my best to waterproof the system against poweroutages, but what about the weight(my main concern)? Does it being next to a concrete patio mean that it would be on a heavy load bearing wall? Any and all opinions would be greatly appreciated.... let me have you raw opinions ladies and gentlemen please Edited September 4, 2011 by jamesdean3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mel in Elgin Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 You may have to obtain permission from your apartment manager... Some contracts forbid large aquariums. I had a 75 gallon many years ago and was forced to take it down because a maintenance person saw it and reported it while working on our ac unit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caferacermike Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Your main concern will not be the weight. Google search for this and there are a ton of stories of people with 50g+ tnaks that were broken somehow and then managed to do tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage to the apartments below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timfish Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I'm with them. Full with rock and water you're looking at around 200 lbs sq ft static load. I'm not an engineer but I would guess the floor can take a heavier load than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteorflower Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Corners tend to be stronger too, so that's in your favor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdean3 Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 i was thinking that about the corners of the apt being stronger, good point. Also i have been googling this like crazy and i have seen alot of positive reinforcement with everyone saying that it should be fine on a load bearing wall. Surprisinglyi haven't read any one the tank failing and flooding the place, but this is a definite concern. So if i can wrap my head around the possiblity of a water leak, i would be fine with setting up? Keep in mind, I of course will be talking with my renters insurance about my coverage say the tank does leak and beefing it up to whats necessary so i feel comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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