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you are talking about standart 2ft tank right? 2ftx1ftx1ft? It should be ok, the weight should be much less than 4ft tank or bigger.
http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...ead.php?t=6213
i wanted to set up two tanks. it will be 2 feet tanks on 2 tier metal stand.
the fish shop at clementi say this is not suitable for HDB flats. she say the weight of two tanks on a 2 tier stand will be too much for the flooring. she say the floor won't be able to take the weight of two tanks stack up when fill with water and gravels.
so sad, so in the end get one tank on the metal stand only.
anyone with experience on this having 2 tier tanks in a HDB flat?
you are talking about standart 2ft tank right? 2ftx1ftx1ft? It should be ok, the weight should be much less than 4ft tank or bigger.
http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...ead.php?t=6213
From what i read tongwk meant two tanks on top of each other, correct? That may pose a problem. If you did mean two tanks not tiered on top of the other then that should not be a problem.
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Bro, I was having 3 tank in 1 stand of 3' x 1.5' x 1.5' HDB appartment for 2 years before.
Originally Posted by tongwk
it is about the weight distribution, read the link that post earlier, should answer your question
Maybe there are some communication breakdown between you and auntie.
2 tier of 2ft tank should be very common and should not be a concern. Many people were actually having 2 tier of 4ft tank or 4ft tank with sump...
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2 tier of 2 feet tanks is okay. When i was single, i have 3 sets of 3 tier 2 feet tanks in my bed room plus one 322 tank. No issue.currently, my living room is lined with one set of 422 with sump and another 2 set of 24 by 15 by 18. By the way, I live on the 19th floor and i am expecting another 422 coming later this year. They are all going to be in my living room.
Actually, as long as the tank is 4 ft and below or total weight of the tank + water + gravel + etc is not more then 600kg, HDB does not have any restrictions.
Tanks above 4ft and/or weight more then 600kg, have to write in with drawing and floor layout to get permit. I know cos I intend to have a 5 x 2.5 x 2.5 ft tank in my new flat and had written in for HDB's approval. They approved without much questioning but there are some restrictions. eg. weight of tank must be evenly distributed to the floor. i.e cabinet setup. cabinat must have 6 support columes, etc.
Yes it is one on top of another. i forget to mention one very important point, that is i stay in those old one room flat ( the living room and bed room is join together ). And it is very old.
i told the aunty my flat is one room flat, that's why she say not suitable for old flat
might have ask the wrong person. 3rd time i go to that shop at C328 i still see that aunty packing feeders fish only. maybe she is just a part time staff over there that pack feeder fish. might not have enough knowledge. but i might be wrong too
you can try call HDB, they should have some info on your particular flat
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Mrs Toh seldom packs feeder fish... She is most of the time busy with supplier or answering questions from hobbyist like us. I believe she also have her meals late everyday. The plump lady packing the feeder fish is their worker.
yeah is the plump lady, so she is only a worker that pack feeder fish. guess i don't need to listen to her advice then. yeah!!
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