How large of an aquarium is safe in a second story apartment? I am in Arizona, and it is a 20 year old apartment, which means it is hard for me to tell if it is rundown from age, or sturdier than these new stucco things they're building. Is a 55 gallon safe? I also have a 28 gallon, so is it OK if they are in the same room, in different areas? I need to upgrade, but don't want to crash through to my neighbors lol. Thanks! Beth
2007-05-11 01:14:29 · 6 answers · asked by boncarles 5 in Pets ➔ Fish
(I am from Penn. so I realize 20 years isn't that old, but things are sometimes cheaply built out here).
2007-05-11 01:21:09 · update #1
A 55 gallon should not be a problem at all unless the building is falling down from neglect LOL. To be extra careful you can place the tank along an outside wall.
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2007-05-11 02:47:06 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Put the tanks on an exterrier wall or a support wall. That is the sturdiest points in the floor. I live in a over 50 year old house and have 2 55 gal, 2 35 gal & 1 15 gal tanks. They are all on exterrier walls. Make sure that the floor is level. The worst disaster would be if the tank fell over because the floor had settled.
2007-05-11 01:22:17 · answer #2 · answered by Buffy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In theory, you can get away with plenty but the important thing is to check with your insurance company. I know mine excluded compensation for water damages if I had a tank above 90g. Make sure you`re not setting yourself up for trouble.
It also depends on the type of stand you use and the placement of your tank.
If you place it against a supporting wall, then you can load it up. Also if you have a stand with four little legs, then you don;t have very efficient weight distribution. You should get a stand with a flat base that distributes the weight of your tank over a wider area.
I guess I haven't really answered your question since I can't really give you a figure but I don't think anyone can without knowing more about the spot you're putting it in...
2007-05-11 05:05:54 · answer #3 · answered by bucky 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I live in England, houses here are much older than that and I've had 55, 60 and 75 gallon tanks upstairs - you'll be fine with whatever you choose!
2007-05-11 01:26:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, i hope that wont happen but if you think its going to fall you might want to get smaller tanks and separate your fish but if that's not the answer then just put the tank in different rooms.
2007-05-11 01:22:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol unless your house is made of clay and sticks!!!
2007-05-11 02:18:43 · answer #6 · answered by diana hong 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋