what size tank do we have?

leona

leona

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We bought our tank from a guy who said it's a 75g tank with stand. What are the correct measurments for a 75g. My husband is not sure that we have a 75 that it might be a 55g.
Our measurements are:
48x12.5x20.5 do we have a 75 or a 55g.
I know it's a silly question.
Leona
 
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tizzo

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According to the measurements you provided, it's a 53.25
Or you could round up to a 55. Are you measuring the inner sides or outer??
 
mujtba

mujtba

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A common "55 Gallon" tank measures 47.5 inches long, 12 inches wide and 19" high (all inside dimensions) - yielding a maximum capacity of less than 47 gallons! ...
:scared:
 
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tizzo

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If we subtract the width of the glass (approx .5 in) we have...
12x20.25x48(rounding off there)=11,664
11,664/231=50.49
That's my guestimation... (with the new measurements)
 
tyedyed1

tyedyed1

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ive got a 75 gal. tank and the measurments for mine are 48"x20"x18", so it sounds like you've got something around a 55 gal. tank.:yes:
 
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tizzo

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Just settle the diff with free salt mix (If he is a LFS). Threaten the BBB!! LOL
 
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sebae0

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lenghtx widthx height divide by 231 and you"ll have your gallons
 
leona

leona

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Originally posted by mujtba
A common "55 Gallon" tank measures 47.5 inches long, 12 inches wide and 19" high (all inside dimensions) - yielding a maximum capacity of less than 47 gallons! ...
:scared:
we just measured inside and got the same measurments as you.......well and all this time we thought we had a 75. i'm bummed
 
leona

leona

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Originally posted by Tizzo
Just settle the diff with free salt mix (If he is a LFS). Threaten the BBB!! LOL
it was a friend who sold the the stand and the tank and other stuff for only 100.00.
Leona
 
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tizzo

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You didn't get what you wanted, but you still got a good deal. Would you have really turned it down if you knew?? AND now you will see a bigger difference when you decide to upgrade!:D
I am just trying to help think of the positive.:D
 
texasranchers

texasranchers

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It's a shame that it happened. I know the point is that you didn't get what you thought you were buying. I'm glad you found out now before you started buying fish for a 75 gal.
You might want to mention it to your friend anyway. She/he may not have known. That way you won't have this doubt built up inside you.
55s can be fun. Good luck
 
leona

leona

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Originally posted by Tizzo
You didn't get what you wanted, but you still got a good deal. Would you have really turned it down if you knew?? AND now you will see a bigger difference when you decide to upgrade!:D
I am just trying to help think of the positive.:D
Yes we would have. It's ok. It fits for us. It was just disappointing at first.
Leona
 
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