tanks smaller than claimed... what are the scams?

[Retuks]

i was wondering, if i have a 29gal tank... why does it feel like it takes less than 29 milk jugs to fill it up? imean i take out 4 milk jugs of water and like 1/4 is almost gone

same goes for my 10 gallon tank, it doesn't look like it will tank 10 milk jugs to empty it! i take out one gallon and the water level goes WAYYY down. each time.

 

[Hwarang_Samurai]

i think they measure a fish tank by the weight of the water? not sure though and not sure if im coming out clear here lol

 

[Retuks]

yea, i thought even by weight, a gallon is a gallon is a gallon... X(

 

[HarlanAshmore]

gravel and decor will fill up a bit of the volume and if the water isnt filled to the top it is less that 29 gal

 

[Retuks]

gravel and decor will fill up a bit of the volume and if the water isnt filled to the top it is less that 29 gal

id agree with you, but if i filled the tank without anything in it and placed my plastic rock formation and my castle gate in there i cant imagine even a gallon pouring out to displace it ...

 

[chemicall]

whats the measurements on your tank?

 

[beex215]

i been say something about this. my 55g long holds about 40-45 gallons

 

[dmopar74]

tanks are measured by the outside glass dimension. measure the inside dimensions, thats how much water it will hold, and yes it makes a huge difference.

for example a 180 really holds about 150g

 

[Bderick67]

Measure the inside of your tank in inches, L x W x H divide by 231. This is the amount of water your tank will hold. Most tanks do not hold there advertised volume

 

[12 Volt Man]

some tanks go the other way too.

eg. Aqueon's "150" is 72x18x29.5 which at least based on the outside dimensions is 15 gallons bigger than everyone elses 150g yet its the same price..

you get 15 gallons more as compared to other 150's that are 2.5" shorter (27 tall)