65 Gallon And Concrete Apartment

[Bath Tussue]

i am planning on getting a 65 gallon tank.
the foot print is 36" x 18".
i live on the 8th floor of a concrete built apartment, should i worry?
the tank will be against an inside wall. on the other side of the wall is the washing machine/dryer combo.

 

[donkey]

i am planning on getting a 65 gallon tank.
the foot print is 36" x 18".
i live on the 8th floor of a concrete built apartment, should i worry?
the tank will be against an inside wall. on the other side of the wall is the washing machine/dryer combo.

i think the people on the 7th floor should be worried

 

[Bath Tussue]

what if it is against one of the support walls?
i just relocated some furnitures, and found a space against an outside wall that can fit the tank.
i banged my hand against the wall, and it doesn't sound hollow, so i assume it is solid concrete

 

[Cory_Dad]

what if it is against one of the support walls?
i just relocated some furnitures, and found a space against an outside wall that can fit the tank.
i banged my hand against the wall, and it doesn't sound hollow, so i assume it is solid concrete

Which didn't sound hollow, your head or the wall?

Sorry, sorry, sorry but there was no way I could resist.

I hope you can take a joke, if not then I truly apologize.

If you poke or drill a tiny hole through the wall (dry-wall?) and insert a coat hanger does it hit concrete?

I would also contact the owner of the building, just to make sure. The last thing you need is to get turfed out because of an aquarium.

Cheers.

 

[Tolak]

Concrete construction of multi floor buildings is very strong, the most commonly used material for residential construction is hollowcore. My dad had a 55 on the third floor of a hollowcore constructed apartment without any problem.

 

[sadielmorris]

I wouldn't worry about it personally.

The floor should be able to hold the weight of 3 large men (or women) standing side by side. If it can't, there are things seriously wrong with your apartment building.


For what it's worth, we've got a 75 gallon on the second floor of a century old home. It hasn't gone through the floor yet!

 

[piper]

yeah just think about the weight of a full bath with you in it. That doesn't fall through the floor so why would your tank.