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can someone please tell me how to measure how many gallons my tank is??
fishfreek
01-07-2003, 7:58 AM
Take lenghXwidthXdepth and then divide by 231
So it would look like this
((L X W X D)/231) This would give you US gallons if the measurements are done in inches.
If you dont want to do the math you can use the following calculator online
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/calcs2.php?type=tankcapacity
fishfreek
01-07-2003, 7:59 AM
I see your from Australia so you might want liters instead of US gal.
If you want liters then multiply the US gal result by 3.8
carpguy
01-07-2003, 9:26 AM
Or try Goldfries handy new calculator (http://www.briancyc.com/aquaria/index.php?id=tools). Do conversions in metric or US, or even Imperial gallons.
take the LxWxD = capacity in cubic feet ;capacity in cubic feetx7.5=volumne in gallons volume in ukgallons x 10=weight of water in pounds hope this helps
well thanks everyone for your help ;)
my tank is only 32 Gal :(
but my fish arent very big yet, hopefully i will be able to afford a new tank soon.
Orbitorly
01-07-2003, 4:52 PM
Cool - goldfries calculator is ver helpful
CHEERS FOR GOLDFRIES !!! :D