how big is my tank

[crazy4discus]

i bought a tank where they told me it is an 280 gal but when i went to another fish store they told me its a 240 which one is it? the tank measurements are 72x30x30 because i saw an exact tank that they had in the store but he told me thats a 270 and the measurements on that tank is 84x24x30 so how big is my tank??????

[Discusgeo]

It's 280 gallons. Here's a link to figure it out.
http://aqua-addiction.com/calcs/tankcalc.htm

[pcgamer02]

Let me borrow it for a couple years and I'll figure it out :>

[crazy4discus]

ok thanks a lot discusego for a minute there i got gipped because its a huge tank..

[DISCUS USA]

280 Gallons :o :o :o mind if i ask how much one of those go for.

[crazy4discus]

hector, i got the 280 for 1500 but it comes with a 800 dollar wet n dry system and the tank is a truvu thats why the price is so high but i luv the tank so it doesnt matter to me... its perfect for my beautiful discus to have there final home because all of them are reaching adulthood soon... only thing now is a stand i got no stand im planning to make it or buy it i havnt decided yet...

[Divantie]

Best way is to find out when you dont' have a computer handy.

Find the Volume for rectangle tank: L x W x H in feet.
One Cubic Feet = 7.48 gallon of water

From your tank 72" by 30" by 30 "
Same in feet 6 by 2.5 by 2.5
6 x 2.5 x 2.5 = 37.5 cubic feet
37.5 x 7.48gal/per cubic feet = 208.5 gallon

If you multiply them in inches just divide 1728
L x W x H in inches / 1728
72 x 30 x 30 = 64800/1728 = 37.5 cubic feet

HTH

[Divantie]

Hector there is a variety of price on acrylic tank. You can get a 180 gallon for as low as $399 retail but 1/4 thick. $799 for 1/2 inch. Price double as it get thicker. For a 280 gallon you need as less 3/4 inch thick.

[crazy4discus]

divantie, yes my tank is very thick thats also why it cost so much

L x W x H in inches. devided by 231=gals.
(70x30x30)/231 = 280 gals.
Jimmy

[crazy4discus]

thanks for all the help guys i appreciate it a lot!!