large aquariums & apartments

[jandree22]

my 75gal. is currently in a sweet in-wall cabinet system in my (parent's) basement. However, I'm gettin hitched later this year and movin out, most likely into an apartment. I'm plannin to build a stand/canopy this spring or summer, but here's the question...

About what percentage of apartment complexes will allow an aquarium this big and heavy? I've been reading over other posts and found out that most buildings will support the weight if placed by a load-bearing wall, but just wondering how strict most 'pet' policies are against big aquariums.

 

[Anonymous]

Just tell them if it is fine for you to keep fish as pet. Most have restriction for cats and dogs, but rarely for fish. Common stereotype of aquarium is 4 goldfishes in a glass bowl...

 

[Chubosco]

Here in Ohio the last two apartments asked me if I had any water furniture (water beds I suppose) or an aquarium. Even though a 180 might way a ton, the footprint works out to be less than 200 pounds per square foot. The floor joyce (joints) will run perpendicular (opposite way) of the front door to your apartment. As long as you run the aquarium across the joyce it shouldn't be a problem, if the apartment is say ten years or less so it's up to code. Remember this, if the lease states it is prohibited, your insurance won't cover a disaster, and you pay the rest of your life's earnings on things. But a seventy-five is hardly a problem. Should you follow through, there will be a square like box on your ceiling, usually by the bathroom. Get a chair, push it open a see which way the joyce run for safety.

 

[HClH2OFish]

Or just make sure your apartment is on the ground floor...... :wink:

 

[Tarasco]

A 75 should be fine. You could also put it next to a load bearing wall if you're really worried.

 

[Bojangles]

I was in an apartment before moving into my house and I can tell you it isn't easy. Some places make you get renter's insurance and some dont really care. If they dont ask how big it is then dont tell them. About 60% of the places said that they wouldn't take me with my 200g because they only allow up to 25g, but still accepted me. I was on the top floor of an old apartment building, put my tank on a load bearing wall and it was fine the whole time I was there. The only problem I had was leveling the tank.

 

[kdejour]

I have a 75 gallon in my apartment and my office did't mind it. I did however place it near a load bearing wall. Be careful becase if it leaks to your neighbor's apartment they may not be happy. Just make sure it is leveled. A 75 gallon sholud work in most apartments. Good luck on your marriage.

 

[Anonymous]

I support don't ask don't tell. if there's something in the lease that says 'No fish tanks larger than #### gallons,' then you've got a problem.

and renters insurance is REALLY cheap. Like $300 a year (~$25 a month) for lots of coverage.

B

 

[Anonymous]

I had both a 75 and a 110 (5 feet) in an older apartment. No problems at all, and neither were on an outside wall.

I agree with the 'don't ask don't tell' silence...

Peace,

Chip

 

[Chemical_Whore]

I am have mine in my flat here and they saw me bringing the 72 bow up the stairs and didnt say a thing, checked thge lease and there was a statement about water beds, and anything over 100 gal had to be cleared thru them, but yeah mine is not even on a load bearing wall but the building is fairly new. I suggest you dont ask dont tell, and put it in at night, so they dont see it comming in.

 

[Apophis924]

You would want to seriously look into the lease agreement and even ask about it first, if your tank is violation of the lease agreement then any damages will be charged to you and sicne you were in violation of the lease agreement renters insurance will NOT cover your damages and or loss. It may seem cool or cute to do the dont ask dont tell thing and just set up the tank, But when it comes time to pay the band and the time will come be it a warped floor, a serious leak damaging the dwelling below you or an electrical fire. the price will be steep. It is not always better to ask for forgivenss than permission.

 

[Entacmaea]

I likewise did a lot of checking on renter's insurance for my tank- talked to a bunch of agents, and what I found out is that insurance will pay for your tank and equipment, but will not cover livestock. Also, it will pay for the actual tank if it falls over, and some water damage, but will NOT cover you if it falls through the floor or effects the strucutre of the building- this has to be covered through the building (landlord's) insurance. I'm in earthquake country, so additional earthquake coverage was also necessary over and above regular insurance. Perhaps this was just the type of renters insurance I was looking at, but it was in the $25/month range, so it sounds typical. I actually didn't end up getting it, because it wouldn't cover my main concern- catastrophic floor failure- and if the tank would fall over for some reason, the deductible was more than the tank cost, and livestock wasn't covered anyway...

I am not advocating NOT getting renters insurance, just a word of caution for people who might think the tank falling through the floor is covered.

 

[fishboi2063]

i would put it in the apartment without asking anyone a damn thing, if something serious happened theres chapter 7 bankruptcy for that reason

 

[Bojangles]

i would put it in the apartment without asking anyone a damn thing, if something serious happened theres chapter 7 bankruptcy for that reason

ROFL

 

[Apophis924]

Chapter 7 bankruptcy, sometimes call a straight bankruptcy is a liquidation proceeding. The debtor turns over all non-exempt property to the bankruptcy trustee who then converts it to cash for distribution to the creditors. The debtor receives a discharge of all discharageable debts usually within four months. In the vast majority of cases the debtor has no assets that he would lose so Chapter 7 will give that person a relatively quick "fresh start

Do you really think ONE fish tank is worth losing all your asset and your credit rating for at least 7 years?
Contrary to popular belief Bankruptcy does NOT give you a FREE ticket out of debt. all it does is take ALL you have left and once your are drop dead dawg broke your remaining debt is relieved, EXCEPT for what ever your Bankruptcy lawyer will charge you. LOL

 

[jandree22]

yah.... kinda sucks not being able to buy a car or house for the next 7 years! :lol:

 

[LA-Lawman]

I have been were u have. I put my tank in. told nobody. and got renter's INS

the best thing to do anyway.

have fun.

BTW if the apartment has two baths..... the second bath makes a good fish room. R/O units fresh/saltwater storage..... he he he he he he--- use the tub as a Q/T!