Habitat - Indoor :: 53 Gallon Tank!Found out its true size thanks to ChrisBarnet

[Chrisbarnett]

Doc,
check out the sand FAQ sticky in this section.

[PcBuilder14]

Now I'm not sure if it's a 50 or a 55, because some websites say a tank of its dimensions is a 50 others say it's a 55? Here are the dimensions.....

48 inches in length, 12 3/4 inches in width, and 20 inches in hieght.

What is it?

[Raphulk]

that would be a 50 gallon, Brent (hehe i read my post!)

if you didnt know already, there is a tank measure thing on the mainpage where the flashplug is needed! its the 3rd tab. i dont think youll find it based on my instruction though haha

[Chrisbarnett]

I get 52.99 gallons. So just call it 53 gal.

48x12.75x20 divided by 231.

[PcBuilder14]

Yeah I used that calculator on the website and it said 50. But for the axact same dimensions at other websites.....it's a 55. Turns out it's both!

Also I never thought about this but read it.
http://www.bestfish.com/tips/052198.html

[Chrisbarnett]

See they use the same calculation I used! haha

Using that calculation my tank is actually something like 58 gallons. but still labeled as a 55.

[PcBuilder14]

Here are some pics of it without the bubbles. I had to use the crappy camera becasue my sister can't find hers.It looks cloudy in the pics but th water is still clear.

[Chrisbarnett]

Looks good!

On a side note, if you are having trouble getting your filter to pick up waste, and it becomes a hassle, you can always buy a Powerhead for pretty darn cheap. Like 20 bucks.

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.j ... Id=2753143
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.j ... Id=2752655

Just put it the same distance away from the sand, but aim it low to move the waste into the intake of your 350.

Just something to consider.

[PcBuilder14]

It won't pick up poop or little things like that but it cleans pretty good.

[Sk8gal]

A few more plants and a background, and your tank will be even more beautiful

[Raphulk]

Looks good!

On a side note, if you are having trouble getting your filter to pick up waste, and it becomes a hassle, you can always buy a Powerhead for pretty darn cheap. Like 20 bucks.

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.j ... Id=2753143
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.j ... Id=2752655

Just put it the same distance away from the sand, but aim it low to move the waste into the intake of your 350.

Just something to consider.

now thats what im talking about man. me and brent have almost the same setup (well when i actually set mine up it will be haha)

i think i will put the powerhead into consideration if my 400gph doesnt pick it up (which i think it wont...gay)

nice setup! maybe one of these days you can get a background man! i think it would make the tank look less empty, thats what i plan on doing.

[PcBuilder14]

As soon as I get some money I'm getting a background. I'm going to get them to cut it so that it covers the background and the left and right side. I'm going to get the same background as the one that was on my 10 gallon.

[Chrisbarnett]

Looks good!

On a side note, if you are having trouble getting your filter to pick up waste, and it becomes a hassle, you can always buy a Powerhead for pretty darn cheap. Like 20 bucks.

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.j ... Id=2753143
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.j ... Id=2752655

Just put it the same distance away from the sand, but aim it low to move the waste into the intake of your 350.

Just something to consider.

now thats what im talking about man. me and brent have almost the same setup (well when i actually set mine up it will be haha)

i think i will put the powerhead into consideration if my 400gph doesnt pick it up (which i think it wont...gay)

nice setup! maybe one of these days you can get a background man! i think it would make the tank look less empty, thats what i plan on doing.

Hahaha, If you do get a powerhead, I would suggest the Eheim, just because of their better reputation and more quality filters, especially better than zoo med.