Tank weight too much for floor?

[dce21b]

I live in an condo that was built in 1969. I currently have a 36 breeder tank (36x18x13) this tanks been up for well over a year now. Im not happy with the tank and i have two questions concerning the weight.

1. I am wanting to buy a 65 gallon tank (36x18x24) because I am not happy with the height of my current tank and the ability to grow taller plants or lack there of. Will my current stand i use be suffiecent at holding this tank.
The stand is an All glass aqurium brand stand that you find im most LFS.
The only difference is the total gallons and height of the tanks. The other dimensions are the same.

2. We live on the 2nd floor of said condo. I never really cared to think about it until my wife asked if the floor would be able to hold the weight.
the 65 gal tank will weigh well over 700 pounds. I figure that as long as the tank goes perpindicular to the floor beams it should be alright.

Opinions please.

[Aquaculture]

You can probably check with your building's PE on the laden weight allowed.

[Shadow]

normally in Singapore, the floor strong enough to hold much larger tank than 36inches (3ft), but again you are staying in US. Safest way is to check as Aquaculture mention.

You can try to spread the weight.

[KSLEE013]

Not sure abt condo, but you can take hdb as a guide. It may give you some idea.

Types of Building Work
Need
Permit?
Subject to the following
Guidelines / Conditions

Normal Fish tank supported on a four-legged rack or cabinet of the following sizes :

Common Size of
Fish Tank Apprax. Weight of
Water onlya. 2'0"X12"X15" 72kg(0.6mX0.3mX0.4m)b. 2'6"X18"X18" 200kg(0.8mX0.5mX0.5m)c. 3'0"X18"X18" 250kg(1.0mX0.5mX0.5m) d. 3'6"X18"X18" 275kg(1.1mX0.5mX0.5m) e. 4'0"X18"X18" 300kg(1.2mX0.5mX0.5m)

No

• The maximum weight of the total number of fish tanks (inclusive of water, sand and accessories) supported on a four-legged rack or cabinet must not exceed 600 kg per room.

Larger fish tank supported on a four legged rack or cabinet where the total weight of the fish tanks (inclusive of water, sand and accessories) exceeds 600kg [for example, a two-tier fish tank measuring 4'0" x 18" x 18" (1.2m x 0.5m x 0.5m), or larger]

Yes

• Flat owner is to submit an application to the HDB Branch Office managing their flat, stating the size, type, weight and location of the fish tank (see sample copy). Alternatively, you can submit your application using the email facility.

Fish tank of normal breeding aquarium resting directly on the floor of size not bigger than 2m(6.5ft) length x 1m(3.2ft) width and the depth of water must not exceed 0.5m(1.6ft)

No

• <LI type=disc>Lightweight fiber glass material should be used for the tank;
• The tank must be placed beside an existing wall supported on an existing beam below. It must have an overflow system to ensure that the water depth does not exceed 0.50m(1.6ft). (see sketch drawing).

Fish tank of large-breeding aquarium resting directly on the floor of size exceeding 2m in length, 1m in width and 0.5m in depth.

Yes

• Flat owner is to submit an application to the HDB Branch Office managing their flat, stating the size, type, weight and location of the fish tank (see sample copy). Alternatively, flat owner can submit the installation report to the HDB Branch Office managing their flat using the email facility.

[KSLEE013]

sorry about that, here is the link

http://www.hdb.gov.sg/fi10/fi10205p.nsf/WPDis/HDB%20Renovation%20GuidelinesBuilding%20Works%20-%20Fish%20Tank?OpenDocument

[Shadow]

The flag icon is USA, so HDB rule may not apply.

[KSLEE013]

Opps, sorry i did not see his flag.

[Aquaria One]

Safest to ask your condo management. They can advise you best as they manage the condo.

[BT]

I think this question not relevant for Singapore-based forummers. Here, the floors in our residential buildings are all concrete & reinforced steel, where in US, it may not be using such building materials. You need to check it out with the relevant building management. Good luck

[Fuzzy]

Safest to ask your condo management. They can advise you best as they manage the condo.

Yes this is probably a good idea. Some condos and private apartments actually have a limit on the size of fish tank permitted for insurance purposes, not just floor loading.

Because if a really huge tank gets damaged or leaks, your neighbors directly below you will probably find out when their ceiling starts leaking or changing color