do apartments normally count fish as pets

[skirrby]

i was apartment hunting today and when they asked me and my friend if we had pets we said no.. but then i thought. i wonder if they count fish as pets... anyone got any info on this.. im sure it may very from place to place. just wanted to know your opinions

 

[rangermonroe]

Just make sure you mention that you have a fish tank, so there are no hard feelings/misunder standing.
I only ask if there are pets so I can charge a pet deposit. Also its nice to know that you'll have to have the carpets steam cleaned after the tenants leave.
most decent landlords won't care about a tank. Unless your'e talking about a 360 gal reef in an upstairs apartment.

 

[karajay]

In my experience, most landlords don't consider fish or anything that stays in an enclosed cage (like a hamster) to be a problem.
They are usually concerned with dogs, cats and anything else potentially destructive.

 

[birdy]

I think most apartments have a limit of 55gal in an upstairs apartment, if you are on the main floor or basement then usually no limit. Most do not charge a pet deposit for fish, just be sure you ask and tell them about it.

 

[skirrby]

cool i didnt think it would be a problem i went to ask and my friend was like shut up,, cause we dont want a pet doposit because of a fish tank lol. and i only have a 55. so i dont think they will care

 

[elguapo]

my landlady is very against any kind of pets. i asked about a fish tank and her only response was "as long as it isnt too big that it breaks through the floor".
-gabe

 

[saltyj]

My apt. had no problems. Then again they have a 300 gallon SW in the lobby. The maint. people like to check it out when they come to do maint. I like that.
saltyj :happy:

 

[jferrier]

Not usually a problem, but some may require you to get insurance in case it breaks.

 

[suver569]

The one I lived in had a limit of 30 gallons, then you had to leave a pet deposit. I got a 29 gallon
Best to ask your slumlord before, or have a friend call up and act like they are interested in renting, but want a tank.

 

[harlequin]

My apartment has a 15 pound limit on pets heheh. None of my fish weigh 15 pounds individually heheh. Nevermind the number of them and the two tanks weighing in at what 7 pounds a gallon or something like that = rock.

 

[skirrby]

hmm waterfaller... any clue on what rent runs for a 3 bedroom there.. do they have 3 bedrooms.

 

[csrobe02]

Wow Carole, I used to live in the Grand Reserve right across the street from the arbors!
moved out though (had satan for a roomate

)

 

[aegiale]

Mine just requires rental insurance, no pet deposit.
Have aquariums actually crashed through the floor in a newer building?

 

[cprdnick]

If you must take an upstairs apt., even with a 55 gallon, you may want to put it on an outside wall, they tend to be built to handle weight better than the inner walls.