What Size Is My Tank In Gallons/litres?!, Please help! |
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 Sep 7 2006, 10:56 AM
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 Fish Crazy  Group: Members Posts: 119 Joined: 6-September 06 From: Sedgley, UK Member No.: 24569  |
Hi.. i notice that everyone is measuring their tanks in gallons/litres but im unsure about the size of mine.
The tank is 36" across. 12" across. 18" deep. Thanks! Also, would I be able to house a plec in this tank (spotted that could possibly grow 15-18" although only in a very big setup i think) This post has been edited by matchstickgeezer: Sep 7 2006, 10:59 AM |
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Sep 7 2006, 11:00 AM
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 Practically perfect in every way  Group: Members Posts: 11010 Joined: 24-March 06 From: Leeds Member No.: 20065 |
I make that about 33US Gallons.
Depends on what sort of plec, common plec's get to 12-18inches long and will need a tank around 4'x2'x2 however there are loads of plecs that don't get anywhere near that big so you should be able to find soemthing to suit your tank if you really want one. 
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Sep 7 2006, 11:02 AM
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Fish Crazy Group: Members Posts: 119 Joined: 6-September 06 From: Sedgley, UK Member No.: 24569 |
Are US gallons the same as UK gallons??
Also what is its capacity in litres?? Thank You for your help!! QUOTE(Miss Wiggle @ Sep 7 2006, 12:00 PM) [snapback]1302716[/snapback] I make that about 33US Gallons. Depends on what sort of plec, common plec's get to 12-18inches long and will need a tank around 4'x2'x2 however there are loads of plecs that don't get anywhere near that big so you should be able to find soemthing to suit your tank if you really want one. |
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Sep 7 2006, 11:17 AM
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Practically perfect in every way Group: Members Posts: 11010 Joined: 24-March 06 From: Leeds Member No.: 20065 |
about 150l i think... if you google aquarium calculator then you'll find all sorts of tools to work this stuff out.
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Sep 7 2006, 12:24 PM
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 Fishaholic  Group: Members Posts: 307 Joined: 10-July 06 From: Tring, Hertfordshire (UK) Member No.: 22810 |
Your tank is approx 0.9m x 0.3m x 0.45m which is around 121 litres (Theres a 1000 litres in a cubic metre)
There is 4.546 litres in a UK gallon, therefore your tank is 26 UK gallons. There are around 1.2 US gallons in a UK gallon, therefore your tank is 31.2 US gallons Hope this helps 
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Sep 7 2006, 12:35 PM
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Fish Crazy Group: Members Posts: 124 Joined: 13-July 06 From: Staplehurst, Kent, United Kingdom Member No.: 22907 |
In google you can actually type in
36 inches x 12 inches x 18 inches in uk gallons and it will do all the maths for you. Works in most units of measure. |
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Sep 7 2006, 12:39 PM
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 ~ I learn something new ~ ~~~~ every day ~~~~ Group: Newsletter Team Posts: 9044 Joined: 31-March 05 From: London, UK Member No.: 12822 |
QUOTE(matchstickgeezer @ Sep 7 2006, 11:56 AM) [snapback]1302713[/snapback] Also, would I be able to house a plec in this tank (spotted that could possibly grow 15-18" although only in a very big setup i think) They don't grow according to the size of the tank - though a tank that is too small will cause a slow-down in growth and stunting. Which is not good  "Plec" is just a generic name that can be applied to many catfish of varying shapes and sizes - but if you are talking about any of the common catfish (Hypostomus plecostomus) or sailfin catfish (Glyptoperichthys gibbiceps) , then yes, they can reach that size and is not at all suitable for a tank of your size. |
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Sep 7 2006, 02:18 PM
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 Li'l Ole Fish Lady  Group: Moderators Posts: 12969 Joined: 31-August 03 From: New York Member No.: 1847 |
Hi matchstickgeezer
A conversion calculator is a handy thing to have, since many of the members use different units of measure. Here's a link to the one I use the most: http://badmanstropicalfish.com/conversion.html |
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Sep 7 2006, 02:40 PM
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Fish Crazy Group: Members Posts: 119 Joined: 6-September 06 From: Sedgley, UK Member No.: 24569 |
QUOTE(Inchworm @ Sep 7 2006, 03:18 PM) [snapback]1302892[/snapback] Hi matchstickgeezer A conversion calculator is a handy thing to have, since many of the members use different units of measure. Here's a link to the one I use the most: http://badmanstropicalfish.com/conversion.html Thanks everyone.. i will find out what type of plec he is but doesnt look like a standard style catfish... more finage and is spotted like a leopard. Thanks Ps. How many small fish is it safe to have in this size tank?? |
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