New tank, what volume?

[RockStacker]

I just got a glass tank from CL, dimensions are 72" L x 18" W x 21" H.
What size category does this fall into?

Volume calculators peg this at 117 gallons. So is it a 110g? or a 120g?
Visually this thing makes my 55gal tank look like a sump.

I just stand back and look at the tank and tell myself "What the @#$@ did I get myself into this time!?"

 

[Jimbo662]

LOL...you've gotten yourself into a whole new world!!!! Enjoy it!!

 

[d2mini]

Probably a 120 per the manufacturer which goes by outside dims usually.
And assuming 1/2" glass you are looking at it holding no more than 107 gallons.

 

[RockStacker]

Thanks Dennis.
Yeah the glass is 1/2" thick.

I'm still looking for a good stand for this.
After that will come the planning for the plumbing.
Once I have everything planned out I will start a tank thread for this.

Right now it is just an empty glass tank.

 

[d2mini]

Cool, have you thought about building your own or having one built?
You may be able to find someone in your local reef community that builds stands as a side biz. That's how I got my stand built for my 130 cube and for a great price.

I actually saw one manufacturer with your size call it a 125, which doesn't make any sense to me. I was thinking about this lately with my new tank. Mine is 84x24x24 which I've been calling a 180 because that's the max amount of water it can hold but I think most would consider that a 200 based on the outside dims.

 

[moncapitane]

Aquarium Volume Calculator (W.C.S. Ltd.)

Its around 100 gallons. That link is nice and there are other volume calculators for aquariums.

 

[RockStacker]

Yeah I have seen different stores mark this size tank from 100 to 125.
I guess it is just a marketing thing based on the footprint of 72"L x 18"W. This might be more for the purpose of matching a stand to it, regardless of the tank height.

I'll just call mine a 100g for practical purposes. I will not fill it up with any more water than that anyway.

I am trying to get a hold of local carpenters and cabinet makers to get a quote on having a stand built. I am comparing the cost of having one made versus buying from aquarium dealers.
The prefabricated ones range from $600 to $900 so I am hoping a local cabinet maker can make one for less cost, considering that I am not going for an ornate stand. I just want one that is functional, yet beautiful enough to be inside the house.

 

[moncapitane]

ZebraPleco ? The Complete Online Zebra Pleco L046 Resource • View topic - DIY Basic Tank Stand w/ Plans and Pics (this is for my 55G) Check that url. here is instructions on making your own and it will probably be way less than the 600-900 cost and it is rather simple.