Tank Weight? :hmm2:

KatilicaClavijo · 04/05/2012, 01:06 PM

Hello every body..
I have a question.. I do live in a high rise bldg, in a 38th floor. I have upgraded my tank. I had in the past a 55gallon tank, with canister filter skimmer, canopi and approximate 55lbs of rock. My Bldg said the maximum size they allowed is 55 gallon. But I have upgraded my system to a 65gallon tank. My question is, if the Floor is suitable for a 55 gallon, do you guys think it will be suitable for a 65gallon tank??

I am so worried! I want to have a little more space for my fishes.
Please help me guys, some ideas???

Denbf58 · 04/05/2012, 01:09 PM

i do not think you will have any problems you are talking about 85 lbs difference

jerpa · 04/05/2012, 01:22 PM

I agree the floor won't be a problem. That rule us put in place mainly to limit the amount of water that can leak. Your probably already violating the rule if you have a sump. To be honest though 55 gallons is more than enough to destroy a lot of property.

ken55 · 04/05/2012, 01:23 PM

I agree, the weight difference between 55 and 65 is minimal (provided you don't add lots of sand and rock).

My only concern would be getting busted by the maintanence guys and them reporting you to mgmt. This could turn out to be far more hassle than it's worth.

KatilicaClavijo · 04/05/2012, 01:26 PM

The Tank is like a Bio Cube.. Is a Red Sea Max 250 with Glass and filtration, skimmer and everything included already installed in the back of the tank. Also it comes with the stand in stainless steel. I don't know what to do.

blair graphix · 04/05/2012, 01:27 PM

I doubt that most anyone would be able to look at a 55 and a 65 and tell you what the size is.

The floor will hold no problem, it's like mentioned above... it's just to minimize water damage. They had to pick a number somewhere.

If they tell you it's a weight thing then MOVE immediately. I wouldn't want to live on the 38th floor and have a 55 gallon tank tip the scale to cause a building collapse, lol.

Take care.

KatilicaClavijo · 04/05/2012, 01:32 PM

Well if you see both tanks, even the one I had (55) did look bigger than the new one it was 4ft, now the new one looks a little smaller. But still is 10 gallons more.

KatilicaClavijo · 04/05/2012, 01:35 PM

If the apartment can hold refrigerator filled of juices, water, food, etc. and can hold a bath tub, and big cabinets etc... .. why do they put a limit for an aquarium? that's why I'm concern.

ken55 · 04/05/2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by blair graphix

I doubt that most anyone would be able to look at a 55 and a 65 and tell you what the size is.

I agree. At least I know I coudn't do it. The reason I mentioned it is because I used to live in an apartment complex and the maintenance guys were encouraged to report any violations they happened to see during their day at work. I honestly think they were given a small bonus.

bnumair · 04/05/2012, 02:16 PM

I see no problems. And unless u have someone that works/makes tanks with a sharp eye. I don't think anyone else may be able to tell the difference.

KatilicaClavijo · 04/05/2012, 02:25 PM

Thank You everybody! I will start my Update this long weekend!

ryeguyy84 · 04/05/2012, 04:27 PM

My building has a 20g limit and it is just for water damage. I have a 29g biocube. No ones going to say anything. I don't know about you but my maintenance guy speaks very little English and is very easily bribed if need be.

KatilicaClavijo · 04/05/2012, 08:17 PM

Thanks everybody!

sponger0 · 04/06/2012, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KatilicaClavijo

If the apartment can hold refrigerator filled of juices, water, food, etc. and can hold a bath tub, and big cabinets etc... .. why do they put a limit for an aquarium? that's why I'm concern.

Refrigerator is an appliance. Chances of a gallon of milk spilling on the floor and 60 gallons of salt water are 2 different things from an owners perspective. You really need to look at both sides. I much rather have all the juices in a fridge spill on a laminate/tile floor than 60 gallons + of saltwater. Big difference in damage. And also a fridge doesnt weight 500 lbs+

Big cabinets also are not going to weigh 500 lbs.

Tubs are going to be more of a legal issue. Im sure there are some legal grounds for that.

power boat jim · 04/06/2012, 08:11 AM

Its not a weight issue with the building, the floor of your apartment is probably at least 2 inches of lightweight concrete held up by a steel deck. During construction or renovation its not unusual to have several bobcats driven around on the flloors to push debris into piles. The issue, as stated before, is probably flooding. Some of these style buildings have electical trenches (ducts) in the floors. IM sure if you keep the spillage to a minimum noone will know what size tank you have.

correctamundo · 04/06/2012, 08:04 PM

You'd be fine with a 65 with sump. They are more worried about spills.

04/05/2012, 01:06 PM	#1
KatilicaClavijo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 46	Tank Weight? :hmm2: Hello every body.. I have a question.. I do live in a high rise bldg, in a 38th floor. I have upgraded my tank. I had in the past a 55gallon tank, with canister filter skimmer, canopi and approximate 55lbs of rock. My Bldg said the maximum size they allowed is 55 gallon. But I have upgraded my system to a 65gallon tank. My question is, if the Floor is suitable for a 55 gallon, do you guys think it will be suitable for a 65gallon tank?? I am so worried! I want to have a little more space for my fishes. Please help me guys, some ideas???

04/05/2012, 01:09 PM	#2
Denbf58 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: selden N.Y. Posts: 885	i do not think you will have any problems you are talking about 85 lbs difference __________________ Life is good Current Tank Info: 75gal reef ready koralia 3, 30g sump, 4b 48" t5s lighting, 29g reef with breeding pair clowns 55g reef 55g freshwater

04/05/2012, 01:23 PM	#4
ken55 A wing and a prayer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoChes Posts: 635	I agree, the weight difference between 55 and 65 is minimal (provided you don't add lots of sand and rock). My only concern would be getting busted by the maintanence guys and them reporting you to mgmt. This could turn out to be far more hassle than it's worth. __________________ Current tank info: Last time I saw them they were leaning against a tree in my ex's backyard.

04/05/2012, 02:16 PM	#10
bnumair Dr. Reef at ur service Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok, USA Posts: 7,751 Blog Entries: 15	I see no problems. And unless u have someone that works/makes tanks with a sharp eye. I don't think anyone else may be able to tell the difference. __________________ Water Quality: NO3 0,Phos 0,Cal 440,Alk 7.5,Mag 1300 "Reef Fast, You Crash, Reef Slow, You Pass" Mike's Reef 3:16 Current Tank Info: 350g DT,95g sump, 50g Frag tank, 4800gph return 4x Sea swirls. 6x AI Vega Color. 200# Pukani rock, dual recirculating skimmer, Biopellet, GFO Carbon rx's, Cal rx. Closed loop. 1.5hp chiller, genesis renew. Apex & RKE

04/05/2012, 04:27 PM	#12
ryeguyy84 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,753	My building has a 20g limit and it is just for water damage. I have a 29g biocube. No ones going to say anything. I don't know about you but my maintenance guy speaks very little English and is very easily bribed if need be. __________________ Current tank: 90G mixed reef. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon

04/05/2012, 01:22 PM	#3
jerpa Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,174	I agree the floor won't be a problem. That rule us put in place mainly to limit the amount of water that can leak. Your probably already violating the rule if you have a sump. To be honest though 55 gallons is more than enough to destroy a lot of property.

04/05/2012, 01:26 PM	#5
KatilicaClavijo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 46	The Tank is like a Bio Cube.. Is a Red Sea Max 250 with Glass and filtration, skimmer and everything included already installed in the back of the tank. Also it comes with the stand in stainless steel. I don't know what to do.

04/05/2012, 01:27 PM	#6
blair graphix Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 43	I doubt that most anyone would be able to look at a 55 and a 65 and tell you what the size is. The floor will hold no problem, it's like mentioned above... it's just to minimize water damage. They had to pick a number somewhere. If they tell you it's a weight thing then MOVE immediately. I wouldn't want to live on the 38th floor and have a 55 gallon tank tip the scale to cause a building collapse, lol. Take care.

04/05/2012, 01:32 PM	#7
KatilicaClavijo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 46	Well if you see both tanks, even the one I had (55) did look bigger than the new one it was 4ft, now the new one looks a little smaller. But still is 10 gallons more.

04/05/2012, 01:35 PM	#8
KatilicaClavijo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 46	If the apartment can hold refrigerator filled of juices, water, food, etc. and can hold a bath tub, and big cabinets etc... .. why do they put a limit for an aquarium? that's why I'm concern.

04/05/2012, 02:25 PM	#11
KatilicaClavijo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 46	Thank You everybody! I will start my Update this long weekend!

04/05/2012, 08:17 PM	#13
KatilicaClavijo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 46	Thanks everybody!

04/06/2012, 08:11 AM	#15
power boat jim Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wisconsin, The big peninsula Posts: 2,100	Its not a weight issue with the building, the floor of your apartment is probably at least 2 inches of lightweight concrete held up by a steel deck. During construction or renovation its not unusual to have several bobcats driven around on the flloors to push debris into piles. The issue, as stated before, is probably flooding. Some of these style buildings have electical trenches (ducts) in the floors. IM sure if you keep the spillage to a minimum noone will know what size tank you have.

04/06/2012, 08:04 PM	#16
correctamundo Moved On Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 55	You'd be fine with a 65 with sump. They are more worried about spills.