how safe is a 55gal upstairs?

[Joergen.Schoppe]

Gratulations, I can imagine how happy you are.

I agree, if possible, get a insurance. A friend of mine had 3! aquariums broken. Not just leaking.
Your wallet will appreciate it if it happens.

 

[Marinemom]

Good for you. Now go get that insurance and start having fun with your new tank.

Marinemom

 

[newsom00]

i think its a safe bet but still mabey take precautions like use plywood to even out the wieght

 

[mostlycichlids]

500 lbs will be fine spread out over four feet!

 

[dbcb314]

lol I can't believe people were worried that a 55gal tank couldn't go on a the second floor lololololol

 

[Shane Reynolds]

I'm glad you did the right thing and consulted your landlord (and I'm glad RBishop recommended actually reading your lease agreement). That saying about asking for forgiveness was before we became such a litigious country. Renter's insurance is a MUST in today's world, more so for the liability protection than the coverage for your own goods.

 

[lucid_boy]

well in my defense, its a 3rd floor. 1st apartment i have ever lived in. and well forums are for questions....no?

 

[Rbishop]

:iagree:

 

[KnaveTO]

Renters Insurance is a must for any place you live in whether or not you have aquariums.

Good luck with those. As for tanks in a room. I too live in an apartment and I am putting a 65 and a 50gal in my livingroom. Although my building was built in '71 and is concrete floors. Although I do have to worry... if the tanks were to break and flood the unit below me is the management office... LOL