FOR LIFE? as in when they hit their maxsize?
for ST(heard of 24")/ IT(I have a 21"...)/ NGT(heard of 20") ... at least 600g
for NTT(heard of 14")/AT(heard of 13")... at least 240g
but.... i suppose you could upgrade your tank later?
if not , with 72"x18" x18" , you'll be good with NTT/AT for a looooong while ( while st/it/ngt takes just as long to grow, you would be limiting its growth in that "small" tank) )
ntt is the least aggressive but also one of the hardest to keep due to shyness or even the mysterious sudden death syndrome....
good luck and take good care of any dats you acquire