Tank calculations?

MikeP · #1 07-09-2006, 04:10 AM

It's a possibility that I may get my dads old fish tank (which is very exciting for me). I would like to know how many gallons it is. Does anyone know how to calculate gallons by the tank dimentions? It is 60 inches long 30 inches tall and 24 inches deep. So it's pretty big. I estimate I can fit at least 4 tanks the size of of my 55 gal in it. Also how much would a tank this size wiegh? I'd hate to have it end up in my basement. And one last thing, it is kinda old (at least 15 years) is there anything I should consider when filling/maintaining an older tank that size. It has not had water in it for many years either.

Thanks for any help.

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #2 07-09-2006, 04:49 AM

(Length x Width x Height) / 231 = approximate volume in gallons

mr_alberta · #3 07-09-2006, 04:50 AM

To calculate tank volume, do (LxWxH)/231. That should give you the approximate gallons the tank is.

Also, when using an old tank, you need to make sure the silicone is still in good shape. Its shouldn't be dry or cracked or anything like that. It should still be squishy. If the silicone shows any signs of weakening, you'll have to cut out all the old stuff, clean the glass at the bond points and resilicone the tank.

If you are unsure whether or not your silicone is still "okay," fill it up outside and let it sit for a while and check the seams to make sure there are no signs of stress on them.

reeferaddict · #4 07-09-2006, 08:57 AM

Everything you need is right here...

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=22456

I think Christy has links to the Reference Library in all the main threads.

Dale · #5 07-09-2006, 04:38 PM

If you need some info on resiliconing here's a post describing the process http://www.aquahobby.com/board/viewt...335&highlight=
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marie · #6 07-09-2006, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_alberta

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If you are unsure whether or not your silicone is still "okay," fill it up outside and let it sit for a while and check the seams to make sure there are no signs of stress on them.

Make sure the ground is flat with no rocks. It's amazing how big of a crack a small rock can make

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Anyone want a 40g tank with no bottom

MikeP · #7 07-10-2006, 04:49 PM

Thanks for all the help guy's. It looks like that tank is about 190 gallons

. It would be so exciting (and expensive

) to set it up. If things work out I'll be back with more questions.

Thanks again.