Aquarium sizes and weights are reviewed in the Crystal Clear Aquarium.
The dimensions and sizes of the aquarium may be different by trim type and color.The aquarium dimensions of one brand of tank may be larger than the dimensions for the same gallon tank of a different brand.The aquarium dimensions of a tank with one color trim may be slightly different compared to the same gallon tank.
There is a slight difference in the dimensions of the aquarium.It is something to keep in mind when buying a tank of one brand and an aquarium hood, cover or aquarium stand of another brand.
It is a good idea to bring a tape measure to the fish store and double check the measurement even if the box says otherwise.
Ask the clerk at the local fish store to measure the aquarium dimensions and the corresponding hood out of the box to see if it fits the tank being purchased.The same procedure is used for the aquarium stand and cabinet.It is advisable to inspect products at the store before buying.Sometimes returned items are put into the wrong box and resold.One may think they are getting an item according to the size written on the box only to find out that it is not what they expected.Measure and check before leaving the store so that you don't have to return the items later.It is better to think twice and pay once.
Aquarium dimensions for a 10 gallon aquarium are considered small tanks and have a limited bio-load capacity and a very thin margin for error.If you keep a small tank, be sure to have adequate filters.As aquarium dimensions increase, so does bio-load capacity as well as the need for greater filtration capacity.It's important for beginners to proceed slowly.
There are different types of tanks.There are many types of tanks, from bow front tanks to round shaped tanks.Specialty tanks have non-rectangular aquarium dimensions so be sure to measure and plan accordingly.
Some fish tanks are used for breeding.The aquarium dimensions are determined by the gallon size and water volume, but they are generally deeper in width.When speaking of a 40 gallon tank, it's important to remember that there are different aquarium dimensions for each tank.
It is a good idea to think of aquarium size as a whole.The number of gallons and water volume is only part of the equation.
The space between the back of the aquarium and the wall, as well as the amount of free area around the front, sides and above the tank, are the actual aquarium dimensions.
A friend had an aquarium that was too large to fit in the room it was in.Children would play in front of the tank and the area around it was a high traffic pathway in the room.The vacuum handle went through the glass when someone was vacuuming the rug in front of the aquarium.The whole scene was a mess, but they were able to save the fish.
The space above the tank has shelving and hanging items.Something may fall off the shelf or the wall and hit the tank glass.It could be fatal to the fish if you get into buckets, towels and squeegee mode.
The aquarium size should allow for enough room between the back of the tank and the wall.It's important to provide space for accessories such as a power filter or canister filter, air hoses and water hoses, a digital timer and electrical plugs, not to mention the aquarium stand or cabinet itself.The space around the back of the setup is needed to clean and maintain the tank.
What species will be kept in the tank is one of the things to think about when considering aquarium size.The crayfish aquarium can be very territorial and aggressive and should be kept in larger size tanks.Oscar Cichlids should be kept in larger tanks because they grow to be very large.If they are not overstocked, freshwater shrimp and freshwater snails can be kept in smaller tanks.