apartment reefers

[txstateunivreefer]

OK so I officially am a college graduate today and I also officially accepted the job in Matagorda so now the next step is to move my reef. Problem is that the "Nice less scary" apartment complex only has availability on the second floor. I've read the other threads but I am curious how many people out there have gone ahead and did it anyways. My tank is a 100gallon 60" by 20" footprint

[erikharrison]

how big is your sump?

I have around 100 gallons total (75+29) and it's on an inside wall. I figure a six footer wwould actually probably be better since the water is being dispersed over a longer distance. You probably have around 1200 lbs there, if not more, so just be cautious. RENTER'S INSURANCE, and make sure you tell them that you have a tank, and what EXACTLY they cover.

[txstateunivreefer]

im most likely around 150 gallons between tank sump fuge and water top off

[erikharrison]

If you have any fears ask to talk to the engineer/architect that built it. I am sure that it's probably ok, just depends on which way the supports in your floor run!

[jtrux]

I've been curious about this one myself, I just bought a 50 gallon and want to put it in my room upstairs (townhome) but wasn't quite sure about it, you guys think it'll be fine?

[erikharrison]

That should be totally fine jtrux. :)

[jtrux]

Thank you senor, I still need to come buy sometime and see what you've got going on.

[txstateunivreefer]

ive seen up to 90s in a 2nd+ story just curious about one this large i may pull up the carpet some and see i canfigure out where the joists are. i have an osmo for a top off so its not some DIY that has a high failure rate

[RayAllen]

I think you are fine as long as its against a load bering wall. As mentioned Renters insurance is a must.........

[PeeJ]

I'd confirm that your complex will allow a tank that size. Out of about 20 complex I've shopped in the past year, only one would allow a tank larger than 40 gallons.

[PeeJ]

I'd confirm that your complex will allow a tank that size. Out of about 20 complex I've shopped in the past year, only one would allow a tank larger than 40 gallons.

[txstateunivreefer]

This isnt SA or something like that this is bay city texas they dont care about aquariums just the people quality

[erikharrison]

our apt mgr said to me "people have alot larger aquariums than that" but I don't know if I can believe that without seeing it on paper :bigsmile:

[erikharrison]

btw congrats on your graduation!

[chapel210]

I just never told my apartment complex about my aquarium. It's a 75g, and I've had maintanence come in for repairs, and they've never told me anything. Guessing it's ok....

[sawarf]

I had 135g + 25 sump on the third floor and it worked fine for over two years. It is six feet long and was against a load bearing wall. (the same wall ran all the way from 4th floor through basement.) Everything was great till move day, once we moved the tank we could see clearly that the floor was 1/4 inch lower along the wall where the tank was! We lost our $500 deposit but nothing was ever said about further repairs.

[txstateunivreefer]

Tank Move Successful if you want details or ideas let me know

[BioCube14]

i have a 100 gal but its on the 1st floor I dont think i would risk the 2nd floor i would down size to a 55 it will be a pain to drag that sucker up those stairs anyways. goodLuck