55gal measurements

[Hammer1126]

hi can anyone let me know what the measurments for a 55gal tank is? i think its 48inches ling right?? im thinking about getting one for my room and dont worry i wont be putting a shark in it..any ideas for what would be good to stock in a 55gal..it will be a FOWLR...any puffers or triggers? well prob no triggers right cause they get too big and i dont plan on getting a bigger tank for them..the only other tank im gonna set up is for the sharks.
what about an eel?snowflake or wolf?..i need some ideas Thanks

[ChilDawg]

Dimensions are 48" long x 13" wide x 20" deep.

If you can get a 75, that would be better as it is 5" wider.

[Hammer1126]

yeah i know it would be better but there is a deal in walmart in Pennsylvania a 55gal, power filter,heater,hood,air pump,and all little things like that for $150, so next time i take a ride to my sisters from my house in nyc than im gonna pick it up.So what ya thinkg for a 55gal?

[ChilDawg]

I'm partial to clownfish or lionfish...maybe one of the medium-sized Lions, and the Clownfish book that I've been reading says that the two can be kept together...

[OrionGirl]

The dwarf puffers, like the sharp nosed puffer, would stay small enough for a 55. I wouldn't put any triggers in, and a porcupine would outgrow it quickly. The 55 would be fine for many of the smaller fish-especially with about 60 pounds of LR. A bicolor angel, 5 chromis, and the puffer would be a lively, sustainable tank. The angel should only be added after the tank is well established and stable.