Tank Volume Question

ahill3780 · 02/10/2006, 03:45 PM

I am planning the design of my next tank that I will build myself and a question ocurred to me when using the Tank Volume Calculator.

The tank I am planning is 6'x3'x2' (72"x36"x24") and is calculated at 269.3 Gallons. My question is regarding the measurements. When we say 6'x3'x2', etc, are we quoting the Outside Diameter of the tank or the Inside Diameter?

Rjukan · 02/10/2006, 05:36 PM

It depends on how you make it. If you buy the acrylic in the dimensions you listed then that number you came up with isnt correct. The thickness of the material (either acrylic or glass) comes into play on your true water volume amounts.

When you make your tank you will be putting the side pieces inbetween your front and back, that makes your 6' number actually 6' minus the thickness of the material. Lets say you use 1/2" material then you are looking at 71" x 36" x 24" = 265.6 gal.

HTH

ahill3780 · 03/07/2006, 05:13 PM

Sorry, lost this thread to time.

Thanks for the post and the explanation - makes sense!

02/10/2006, 03:45 PM	#1
ahill3780 Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Loganville, Georgia Posts: 141	Tank Volume Question I am planning the design of my next tank that I will build myself and a question ocurred to me when using the Tank Volume Calculator. The tank I am planning is 6'x3'x2' (72"x36"x24") and is calculated at 269.3 Gallons. My question is regarding the measurements. When we say 6'x3'x2', etc, are we quoting the Outside Diameter of the tank or the Inside Diameter? __________________ Powered by Microsoft Reef Current Tank Info: 10g nano reef, 30 lbs aragalive sand 2" bed, 40 lbs LR, AC70 mini-fuge, 60W Tetra Heater, 25W 50/50 Coralife PC. 1 Ocellaris, 1 Cleaner Shrimp, 4 Turbo Snails, 2 Xenia (currently splitting), GSP, Hawaiian Feather Duster, 2 unidentified Zoanthids

02/10/2006, 05:36 PM	#2
Rjukan Day Dreamer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SINY Posts: 625	It depends on how you make it. If you buy the acrylic in the dimensions you listed then that number you came up with isnt correct. The thickness of the material (either acrylic or glass) comes into play on your true water volume amounts. When you make your tank you will be putting the side pieces inbetween your front and back, that makes your 6' number actually 6' minus the thickness of the material. Lets say you use 1/2" material then you are looking at 71" x 36" x 24" = 265.6 gal. HTH __________________ - Pete Current Tank Info: 60 gal Deep Blue cube, AquaC EV180, Kessil H80 fuge, A360WE TB

03/07/2006, 05:13 PM	#3
ahill3780 Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Loganville, Georgia Posts: 141	Sorry, lost this thread to time. Thanks for the post and the explanation - makes sense! __________________ Powered by Microsoft Reef Current Tank Info: 10g nano reef, 30 lbs aragalive sand 2" bed, 40 lbs LR, AC70 mini-fuge, 60W Tetra Heater, 25W 50/50 Coralife PC. 1 Ocellaris, 1 Cleaner Shrimp, 4 Turbo Snails, 2 Xenia (currently splitting), GSP, Hawaiian Feather Duster, 2 unidentified Zoanthids