120 or 125 gallon

[Racersk]

My vote (having never owned a clown loach ) would be the 125-Not over that 5 gallons. Besides the true gallons of a 120 if this tank if topped off= ~110 gallons

You provided measurements in inches:
Width: 48" (121.92cm)
Height: 22" (55.88cm)
Depth: 24" (60.96cm)
Your tank's volume is approximately 25,344.0 cubic inches or 109.7 U.S. gallons, which is approximately 426.8 liters.

And a 125=123.4

You provided measurements in inches:
Width: 72" (182.88cm)
Height: 22" (55.88cm)
Depth: 18" (45.72cm)
Your tank's volume is approximately 28,512.0 cubic inches or 123.4 U.S. gallons, which is approximately 480.1 liters.

But the extra footprint is great for bottom dwellers...They need footprint.

 

[Kerbins]

Kind of what I was thinking, they will be sharing space with some african tetras that max at 4" so the extra height won't be missed.

Thanks for the advice =D 125 it is. Now if anyone has any info on what kind of Tile to try for a bottom. (in another tank) otherwise will have to continue searching or start a new thread if unsucessful lol

 

[MonsterMinis]

Kolossus Has a 18" 120 he's got FS in WI.. You may wanna talk to him see if he's still got it. If it had been the 24" 4' I'de have jumped on it...

 

[Zeppelin3k]

I had actually traded my 125 for my 120 that i have now. and yes its loaches all the way!

 

[Kerbins]

That is a beautiful set up you have there Zepp. If I may ask, what brand/kind of sand are you using? also what kind of slate is that in the back? Everything I can find around me raises the PH to 8.0+

btw nice avatar, Green Bays own norse god

 

[Kerbins]

Also would a Fluval E 300 watt heater be enough, or would I be better off with two 200 watts?

 

[Zeppelin3k]

That is a beautiful set up you have there Zepp. If I may ask, what brand/kind of sand are you using? also what kind of slate is that in the back? Everything I can find around me raises the PH to 8.0+

btw nice avatar, Green Bays own norse god

Thanks!! The sand is pool filter sand that I got at a pool/hot tub dealer. I dont know about the ph of the slate but i believe its called black slate, i got it from a buddy who says that any good landscape shop will carry it or be able to get ahold of it.

Also would a Fluval E 300 watt heater be enough, or would I be better off with two 200 watts?

I would go with 2 200W submersible heaters. the Fluvals are not submersible and glass, not my style i guess. good luck tho be sure to post pics when you start your clown collection