Tank dimensions

How the math works

  • Gross volume: length × width × height ÷ 231 (cubic inches per gallon)
  • Substrate displacement: length × width × substrate depth ÷ 231 × 0.6 (substrate is 60% solid, 40% void filled with water)
  • Live rock: ~0.5 gal/lb. Highly variable (porous rock displaces less than dense rock)
  • Sump: add directly to total system water