90 gallon in apt

[Justin_NY]

Im trying to set up a 90 gallon in my apt in the second floor. But im kind a scare if the floor will support it.
Anyone set up more then 90 gallon on thebsecond floor or up?

 

[saltwaterinbrooklyn]

Where on the second floor are you putting it?? Against a corner of the wall ?? It makes a difference ! Also what are your floors made of and can you get the blueprints from department of buildings? These things can make the world of a difference!! If you know a contracter maybe he can scope it out for you.

 

[rbtwo4]

chances are if u live in an apartment building its probably cement floors.

 

[saltwaterinbrooklyn]

chances are if u live in an apartment building its probably cement floors.

That is a good possibilty , how many floors in your building? The bigger the building the more likely that scenario would be

 

[Justin_NY]

Only 2 floor in the building

 

[Justin_NY]

And i will put it against the wall

 

[kenconnect]

What kind of flooring do u have in the apt now

 

[Justin_NY]

Wood

 

[kenconnect]

I would try and find the blue prints of the apt and see which way the beams run. And make sure the tank sits on as many beams as possible.

 

[Justin_NY]

How do i get that

 

[kenconnect]

Ez est way is to try to ask the superintendent if he has a copy. Most of them do. If not the landlord should have it. Gl

 

[saltwaterinbrooklyn]

Or contact the department of buildings , they have em all, you may have to go in person and pay 25 bucks or so for a copy !!! Think of it as an investment!

 

[rbtwo4]

best bet is ask the landlord. is this a 2 family house? hope landlord aint the one paying water bill cus he will not like the idea of u having a tank. i live in a 2 family house and my landlord has no clue i have a 30g tank if he was to find out he would probably charge me more rent lol

 

[ReefnQueens]

The beams run opposite off the long way the house is built ....if your building is like 20'x40' then your beams run the 20' way.....if you live in a square building or are just still unsure and you have an older real hardwood floor look at the nails and you can tell which way the beams run.....exterior walls of the house are strongest unless an interior wall is framed exactly the same downstairs and to the basement as well

 

[xblueonex1977]

i am a carpenter for 14 years you can put your tank anywhere in your apt. i think your floor its going to sink little but no worries more or less you can put around 100lbs on one square foot if the floor is going to collapse i will fix it

 

[fishywoo]

I have a 90gallon on the third floor. Its been up 4 years. You can lay a sheet of plywood down first and this will distribute the load across the beams. (presuming it is beams and not concrete). As ReefnQueens says

"The beams run opposite off the long way the house is built ....if your building is like 20'x40' then your beams run the 20' way.....if you live in a square building or are just still unsure and you have an older real hardwood floor look at the nails and you can tell which way the beams run.....exterior walls of the house are strongest unless an interior wall is framed exactly the same downstairs and to the basement as well"

 

[fishywoo]

90 gallon

I have a 90gallon on the third floor. Its been up 4 years. You can lay a sheet of plywood down first and this will distribute the load across the beams. (presuming it is beams and not concrete). As ReefnQueens says

"The beams run opposite off the long way the house is built ....if your building is like 20'x40' then your beams run the 20' way.....if you live in a square building or are just still unsure and you have an older real hardwood floor look at the nails and you can tell which way the beams run.....exterior walls of the house are strongest unless an interior wall is framed exactly the same downstairs and to the basement as well"

 

[Bikeboss11]

If it is any consolation, I just set up a 120 gallon in my 2 floor apartment and it seemed to be holding fine....good luck with yours

 

[Juggernot55]

110 gal with 30 gal sump on a third floor. Plus the tank is only 48" long

 

[royalson87]

Wow this thread gave me inspiration to setup my 90 im on the 2nd floor too