new 40 galon?

[belmont0182]

hey all my roommate is going to recieve a 40 gallon tank from one of his friends. we are in a college dorm and space is limited...does anyone know what the dimensions are for a rectangular 40 gallon?

thanks all your help is appreciated!!

[belmont0182]

i thought of one more question.

What is the fastest way to cycle his tank? should i take 30% of my water from my 10 gallon and maybe a plant to speed up the process?

[PumaWard]

Filter media or gravel will make it go a lot faster. There are little if any bacteria in the water column, so the old water won't help much.

Sorry, can't give demensions on the tank.

[belmont0182]

the day before he told me he was getting the tank i changed my filter...i have a bio wheel should i give him that? and if i did give him the wheel would that compromise my tank in any way?

[CHINABOY1021]

if he needs to cycle that 40g quick, give him a established biowheel or filter. it will not likely hurt your tank since you got tons of bacteria in gravel and any surface area of your tank.

theres 2 kinds of standard 40gs.
breeder at 36x18x16
long at 48x13x16

try www.all-glass.com for dimentions.

[belmont0182]

thank you all for your help!! ill tell him

[fishdude]

oooo the possibilitys

:p