Tank Size To Inches Ratio Anyone?

[TreesSZ]

I am sorry to ask but I can find the inches/tank size ratio. Can anyone quickly tell me?

 

[Bloo]

Not sure what you mean ?

Do you mean how many inches of fish per gallon ?

 

[dylema]

If you mean volume of tank. I can tell you in liters for cm

(Xcm long times Xcm high times Xcm deep) divided by 1000.

for example my tank is 90cm long x 35cm high x 30cm deep

90x35x30
= 95,500cc
=95.5 Lt

divide that by 4 to get US gallons. and there are 2.5cm in an inch.

 

[TreesSZ]

what bloo said!

 

[Bloo]

Well in that case the "guideline" (very rough often not accurate) is 1" of slim bodied small fish (that won't grow larger than a few inches as an adult) per US Gallon.

But that very much depends on the tank setup - type of fish - filtration etc.

So in effect you can keep 10" of small fish in a 10 US gallon tank (such as tetras). But not a 10" fish in a 10 US gallon tank

 

[TreesSZ]

Well in that case the "guideline" (very rough often not accurate) is 1" of slim bodied small fish (that won't grow larger than a few inches as an adult) per US Gallon.

But that very much depends on the tank setup - type of fish - filtration etc.

So in effect you can keep 10" of small fish in a 10 US gallon tank (such as tetras). But not a 10" fish in a 10 US gallon tank

Brilliant! thanks Bloo. I am replacing 2 danio this afternoon (getting far too agressive now) all bagged up and ready to go. All the opressed tetra and lone goby are swimming triumphantly round the tank, thankful that the tyrany has finally come to an end (the gourami were never that bothered nor were the cory) Any recomendations for some attractive, small fish that would complement the others? Preferably not nippy?
?

 

[dwarfgourami]

Leaving aside those fish that are aggressive because they are highly territorial, or because they are predators- most fish can turn aggressive if kept under unsuitable conditions. For danios, that includes being kept in a tank smaller than 2 feet (though 3 feet is definitely better) and in groups of less than 6-8 fish.

Before we can recommend new fish, we need to know your current setup and the size of your tank. Tetras and corys are both schooling fish like danios, so will be uncomfortable if kept singly or in pairs. Corys won't turn aggressive, but can get very timid and more disease-prone. Tetras can go either way- timid or aggressive- and risk health damage because of stress. So this should be your first priority, to make sure all your current fish are kept in healthy numbers.

 

[Bloo]

Yep agree with the above We need to know what you have at the moment and what size your tank is ?

 

[TreesSZ]

Yep agree with the above We need to know what you have at the moment and what size your tank is ?

42 litre. 3 neon, two glowlight, 2 very healthy red robin gourami, two albino cory, 1 peacock goby, all seem much happier without the danios. and one filter shrimp

 

[Phoenixfish]

(Xcm long times Xcm high times Xcm deep) divided by 1000.

for example my tank is 90cm long x 35cm high x 30cm deep

90x35x30
= 95,500cc
=95.5 Lt

divide that by 4 to get US gallons. and there are 2.5cm in an inch

or instead of deviding it by 4 you can times it by 0.22 to give you the UK gal ...if anyblody cares

 

[TreesSZ]

Right, went with this. Got a new goby to replace the male. got two new neons to bring the total up to five. The whole tank has come alive since the danios were returned and nothing hides anymore. the female goby is nosing the male gobys' plastic bag in anticipation and seems really cheerful. everything has begun schooling! (apart from the cleaner shrimp who still remains obscessed with bubbles).

I was originally given the danios as a gift with the glowlights it was a real shame to see them go and I regret that they suffered stress as a result of my newbie ways. I have learnt alot though and continue to do so with all you guys helping out!