Great information guys. I will be asking about the waterbeds - that's a great way to go about things. I'll also be calling the superintendent tomorrow to ask about what the building's construction material, and get his input.
110 Gallon Aquarium suitable for an apartment?
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I have no idea if it is suitable or not but to derail the thread, my apartment lease says that there are no pets or any kinds of animals allowed in the unit. Waterbed or any kind of water filled furniture is not allowed either. That means i can't have a fish tank, PERIOD, right?
Well I am in the process of setting up my 60G (again) 'coz we just moved. It will be in my room though.
Well I am in the process of setting up my 60G (again) 'coz we just moved. It will be in my room though.
Arkmann, my concern was that the floor could not hold the tank. Your lease might be that way because of potential leaks through the floor or fear of some sort of water damage. Considering all of those stipulations spelled out in the lease, I would be concerned if I were you.
I dont live in an apartment but my parents house is a splitlevel and my bedroom is over the garage...my 150G sits directly above where my Mustang is parked in the garage 
IMO if your concerned buy a longer wider tank rather than a tall one. Long wide tanks spread out their mass over more area thus in theory weigh less on your floor 
The only 110s ive seen are 4ft long and rather tall...if yours is the same Id get a 125 and find myself a wall next to the outer perimiter of my apartment as previously mentioned.
IMO if your concerned buy a longer wider tank rather than a tall one. Long wide tanks spread out their mass over more area thus in theory weigh less on your floor The only 110s ive seen are 4ft long and rather tall...if yours is the same Id get a 125 and find myself a wall next to the outer perimiter of my apartment as previously mentioned.My advice for all of you who are putting large tanks in apartments.... Get renters insurance to cover any type of damage it might cause....It's not expensive and it's worth it in the event of a collapse or just water damage in general. Better safe than sorry.
arkmann;1147258; said:
Fish would be any kind of animal though some vegetarians don't consider them meat.
A fish tank with water but no fish might squeeze between the rules since it has no animals in it and it may not fall under "water-filled" furniture.
My 60G tank has been running for three months now and so far no such visits from the landlord.
Unfortunately, I am entertaining the thought of upgrading to a bigger tank. I am thinking of upgrading to a 100G acrylic tank. I'm also in a second floor apartment, right over the garage. The complex has concrete floors and I think my apartment is almost directly under the main posts that supports the whole weight of the complex. I will post photos and get a new thread running on this.
How much does a renters insurance cost?
Unfortunately, I am entertaining the thought of upgrading to a bigger tank. I am thinking of upgrading to a 100G acrylic tank. I'm also in a second floor apartment, right over the garage. The complex has concrete floors and I think my apartment is almost directly under the main posts that supports the whole weight of the complex. I will post photos and get a new thread running on this.
How much does a renters insurance cost?
