How large of a tank would you...?

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  1. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    How large of a tank would you put on a 2nd floor apartment complex that is probable about 15 years old?

    :)
     
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I have 2 75's on the third floor of a 40 year old complex.
     
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  3. JJL

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    honestly i would not feel safe putting any more than 75 maybe you can squeeze 80
     
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  4. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    THanks!

    Someones looking at purchasing my 90... so they were unsure!
     
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  6. 4phish

    4phish Montipora Digitata

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    I have had a 75g on the 3rd floor of my condo. A local reefer in my same complex has had a 120g for 2years on his 3rd floor. Where wll the tank be placed?
     
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  7. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    Im not sure, I will have to see where the potential buyer wants to put it. They move in april 1st to their new place.
     
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  8. jdameli1

    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    I have a 72 gallon on the second floor with about 100lbs of rock and have never had an issue

    It runs perpendicular to the floor joists and apparently that offers more support
     
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  9. Dingo

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    20g max... if you go over that then the floor will collapse!
     
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  10. RedGambit

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    LOL if thats true, find another apt!
     
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