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02-14-2004, 07:44 PM
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Tank Size dimensions
Hello everyone,
I've adopted 2 tanks from a friend who decided she no longer wanted them. I currently have 1 10g reef tank running containing 1 clown, 1 sandsifter, 1 gorgonian coral and 1 turbo snail). I would like to set up these other 2 tanks, but am not sure how many gallons they are. Is there a formula to determine how many gallons?? First tank: 30 X 13 X 17 Second tank: 24 X 10 X 16 Thanks, Pam |
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02-14-2004, 07:50 PM
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tank volumes
Hi Wiggler,
Here is a handy dandy calculator for you: http://pw2.netcom.com/~ddougal/AquaVol/aquavols.html Hope this helps, good reefing
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02-14-2004, 07:58 PM
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02-14-2004, 08:00 PM
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Re: Tank Size dimensions
Is there a formula to determine how many gallons?? = L X W X H divided by 231
First tank: 30 X 13 X 17 = 28.7 Second tank: 24 X 10 X 16 = 16.6
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02-14-2004, 08:04 PM
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Hey Rich,
Thank you. It looks as though I have acquired a 28g and a 17g tank. And thank you Steve, just before I wrote this thank you to Rich, I saw your posting  Can you have reef acquariums with a 28 and 17g tanks? I know I have a 10 gallon, but it's very plain and was just something I was experimenting with before I lay down the money for all of the necessary equipment. Could you successfully create and keep a reef acquarium with either one of these tanks? Pamela |
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02-14-2004, 08:14 PM
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There's a whole community devoted to small tanks: http://www.nano-reef.com
What kind of gorgonian do you have?
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02-14-2004, 08:15 PM
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Smaller tanks are generally more difficult for beginners because the smaller water volume is less stable (or so I have read), they also provide less options for aquascaping. That being said lots of people have nano-tanks, check out nano-reef for lots of info on smaller tanks. http://www.nano-reef.com/
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02-14-2004, 09:59 PM
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never mind
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