29g + 20g sump on third floor???

dent2011 · 08/26/2007, 12:33 PM

Anyone think there is a problem with having about 50g plus stand on the third floor of an apartment building? The landlord says no, but I wanted to see what you guys think. I am planning on putting the tank next to an interior wall...dunno if that helps at all. Thanks in advance

d4a2n0k · 08/26/2007, 12:36 PM

If the floor cant support than small a tank with sump, I wouldnt feel safe living there. You are looking at about 400-450 lbs which is nothing.

craab · 08/26/2007, 12:57 PM

Yeah, should be no problem at all and I'm with dra2n0k, if your worried about that small of a weight, I would feel uncomfortable having more then two people there..

Zucker26 · 08/26/2007, 12:58 PM

I don't know about the weight issue, but I have some dental advice for you. If you're just starting dental school, then you probably don't have enough time for a reef tank!! My tanks went to absolute crap about half-way through my first year because I barely had enough time to eat and sleep, let alone take care of my tank. I ended up calling it quits and starting over after I graduated last year.

IMO, you might want to take a 3yr hiatus from reefing, and set something up during your 4th year when you're just in clinic.

davocean · 08/26/2007, 01:04 PM

What your landlord is most likely concerned about is flooding.
Many apts. don't allow water filled furniture or aquariums for this reason.
As far as weight, that's nothing.

cdentii1 · 08/26/2007, 02:13 PM

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Originally posted by dent2011
Anyone think there is a problem with having about 50g plus stand on the third floor of an apartment building? The landlord says no, but I wanted to see what you guys think. I am planning on putting the tank next to an interior wall...dunno if that helps at all. Thanks in advance

I would move, No tanks equals no residency for me. The weight would be no problem I have a 125 set up by an interior wall with no problems on the 2nd floor.
BTW dent2011 I wonder if somehow we maybe related there are not to many Dent's out there.

08/26/2007, 12:33 PM	#1
dent2011 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ft Lauderdale Posts: 110	29g + 20g sump on third floor??? Anyone think there is a problem with having about 50g plus stand on the third floor of an apartment building? The landlord says no, but I wanted to see what you guys think. I am planning on putting the tank next to an interior wall...dunno if that helps at all. Thanks in advance

08/26/2007, 01:04 PM	#5
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	What your landlord is most likely concerned about is flooding. Many apts. don't allow water filled furniture or aquariums for this reason. As far as weight, that's nothing. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

08/26/2007, 12:36 PM	#2
d4a2n0k Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,485	If the floor cant support than small a tank with sump, I wouldnt feel safe living there. You are looking at about 400-450 lbs which is nothing.

08/26/2007, 12:57 PM	#3
craab Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 444	Yeah, should be no problem at all and I'm with dra2n0k, if your worried about that small of a weight, I would feel uncomfortable having more then two people there..

08/26/2007, 12:58 PM	#4
Zucker26 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sandusky, OH Posts: 251	I don't know about the weight issue, but I have some dental advice for you. If you're just starting dental school, then you probably don't have enough time for a reef tank!! My tanks went to absolute crap about half-way through my first year because I barely had enough time to eat and sleep, let alone take care of my tank. I ended up calling it quits and starting over after I graduated last year. IMO, you might want to take a 3yr hiatus from reefing, and set something up during your 4th year when you're just in clinic.