tank capacity??

fergo · 03-11-2007, 08:44 PM

Hi All,

I have been trying to work out the number of fish i can have in my tank, do people "really" use the 1 inch per gallon equation?

the seems very little? i have a 103gallon tank? is that really meaning i can have 20 inch of fish?

i have a voltan lion fish so thats pretty much all i can have? this seems odd?

any advice would be good.

If you want to know more about my tank i have a 3 foot trickle sump, lots of live rock and a venturi skimmer (not sure of brand).

wozza · 03-11-2007, 09:39 PM

the inch per gallon rule is very out dated thats about all i can say i cant go in to it any more than that realy but leebca should be able to help you more.

fergo · 03-11-2007, 09:47 PM

ok thanks, i was hoping for that kinda information as i had big plans on having more then one fish in a 5 foot tank lol.

Thanks

**leebca** · 03-12-2007, 08:56 AM

Tank capacity is best determined based upon the capacity of the system to handle the bio-load AND the space required by the fish. If you want an analysis of your particular system, go here and reply with the answers in the 'form.'
What is Your System Bio-Load?

03-11-2007, 08:44 PM	#1
fergo Tenant Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: brisbane, Australia Posts: 67	tank capacity?? Hi All, I have been trying to work out the number of fish i can have in my tank, do people "really" use the 1 inch per gallon equation? the seems very little? i have a 103gallon tank? is that really meaning i can have 20 inch of fish? i have a voltan lion fish so thats pretty much all i can have? this seems odd? any advice would be good. If you want to know more about my tank i have a 3 foot trickle sump, lots of live rock and a venturi skimmer (not sure of brand).

03-11-2007, 09:39 PM	#2
wozza Mayor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: uk, devon Posts: 883	Re: tank capacity?? the inch per gallon rule is very out dated thats about all i can say i cant go in to it any more than that realy but leebca should be able to help you more. __________________ Betta lifespace 16lts OH YEAH!!!! going live in sept

03-11-2007, 09:47 PM	#3
fergo Tenant Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: brisbane, Australia Posts: 67	Re: tank capacity?? ok thanks, i was hoping for that kinda information as i had big plans on having more then one fish in a 5 foot tank lol. Thanks

03-12-2007, 08:56 AM	#4
leebca Moderator - LEE Join Date: May 2006 Location: So CA Posts: 2,462	Re: tank capacity?? Tank capacity is best determined based upon the capacity of the system to handle the bio-load AND the space required by the fish. If you want an analysis of your particular system, go here and reply with the answers in the 'form.' What is Your System Bio-Load? __________________ LEE Post your fish care and health questions on the Reefland MARINE FISH: CARE, HEALTH AND DISEASE TREATMENT Forum.

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