Tanks in apartments?

[bronck83]

I've been wanting to get a bigger tank(between 60-75) but I'm moving into a still unknown apartment in 2 months and I heard a lot of apartments don't allow anything over like 20 gallons? Is this really true? Anyone ever had any problems/experience with this?

I know I could just set it up and hope they never have to come in for any maintenance or other issues, but I'd hate to get it all setup and running for months and then have them force me to remove it or move out.

[Demm]

i've lived in 2 apartments, i have a 6g, a 29g, and a 55g, soon to get a 110g or a 125g. my apts know about it, and they never told me nothing. maintenance has even been in here and has never said a word to me about it. they were more concerned about the chihuahua that i had instead of the fish. they didnt make me do a deposit for the fish either, but advised me to get renters insurance.

however if your on anything other then the 1st floor then make sure the floor doesnt collapse lol. i requested to be on the first floor where i'm at now. at the old apt i was on the 2nd floor and i had the 55g and the 2g side be side alongside one wall.

[captexas]

Every complex is different so it's best to ask them. Probably the main concern is having one on the second/third floors as they don't want any floods dripping down to the lower floor. Same reason they don't allow waterbeds on upper floors. The weight of a larger tank might be an issue depending on how well the apartments were built. If you are worried about it, get a first floor apartment and you will be fine.

[bronck83]

I just called the apt complex I'm leaning towards and they didn't even know what their aquarium policy is, she'd find out & told me to call back monday. Don't ask, don't tell? I'm looking at 3 bedrooms & when I move in the available units will be on 2nd or 3rd floors. These apartments are only a few years old and the biggest the tank I'm gonna get is 75 plus a sump, am I gonna collapse the floor?

[demodiki]

I had a 55 on the 3rd floor...nothing was ever said and they were always in there.

[copperband]

the only thing you could have a problem with is if the tank got a leak

[bronck83]

True, but that is what insurance is for. I was going to go with a used tank, but I think I'm going to get a new one built by glasscages.com, this is one of the reasons why.

the only thing you could have a problem with is if the tank got a leak

[RayAllen]

Glass cages tank will be heavier than your normal 75g built be All Glass or Oceanic, so that will only add to the weight. Problem being on the 2nd or 3rd floor is that if it leaks not only will you be paying for your apartment repairs but those under yours to. Insurance will help with this but im not sure if it will cover other peoples belongings...... Just make sure to Cross your T's and Dot your I's

[bronck83]

Glass cages tank will be heavier than your normal 75g built be All Glass or Oceanic, so that will only add to the weight. Problem being on the 2nd or 3rd floor is that if it leaks not only will you be paying for your apartment repairs but those under yours to. Insurance will help with this but im not sure if it will cover other peoples belongings...... Just make sure to Cross your T's and Dot your I's

Curious...how common is it for a tank to leak?

[captexas]

First, most insurance companies do everything possible to get out of covering for any kind of water damage. So don't count on insurance to cover you if something happens. You need to make sure your insurance company will cover a fish tank to begin with. And as stated, it's not just your belongings that will have to be paid for, but your downstairs neighbors, the damage to the flooring/sheetrock of the apartment, and the water and mold remediation.

Second, it's not so much that the tank will leak, but spilling water or having water overflow a sump or water storage tank is a guarantee in this hobby of ours. We always try to be prepared and prevent such things, but they seem to happen anyways.