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Jain
Tadpole

188 Posts

Posted - 03/02/2009 : 13:55:00

Found this on tank sizes... thought it might be useful info

http://freshaquarium.about.com/cs/tipsandtables/l/bltanksize.htm

If I had a brain, I'd be dangerous......

Jain
Tadpole

188 Posts

Posted - 03/02/2009 : 13:56:45

Basic Aquarium Sizes
Note: Weights are for glass aquariums, acrylic will weigh less

Small Aquariums
(not recommended for beginners)
Size L x W x H Filled Weight
2 1/2 gallon 12" x 6" x 8" 27 lbs
5 gallon 16" x 8" x 10" 62 lbs
10 gallon Leader 20" x 10" x 12" 111 lbs
15 gallon 24" x 12" x 12" 170 lbs
15 gallon High 20" x 10" x 18" 170 lbs

Mid-sized Aquariums
Size L x W x H Filled Weight
20 gallon High 24" x 12" x 16" 225 lbs
20 gallon Long 30" x 12" x 12" 225 lbs
25 gallon 24" x 12" x 20" 282 lbs
29 gallon 30" x 12" x 18" 330 lbs
30 gallon Breeder 36" x 18" x 12" 348 lbs
40 gallon Breeder 36" x 18" x 16" 458 lbs
40 gallon Long 48" x 12" x 16" 455 lbs

If I had a brain, I'd be dangerous......