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jncoclub
09-23-03, 08:03 AM
Ok, I know I knew this in elementary school, but if given the dimension 24 inches H, 18 inches D, and 48 inches L , how many gallons does a this tank hold? (shouldn’t it be lxwxh?, but it doesn't seem right.)
chris330
09-23-03, 08:11 AM
well.... I'm not familiar with your anglosaxon measures as I live in Switzerland (Europe) and we are using the metrical system here but I guess that if you multiplied inches by inches by inches you'll find cubic INCHES not gallons....I don't know the ratio to transform cubic inches into gallons...sorry
chris330
09-23-03, 08:17 AM
I think this can help you:
http://www.aaasolar.com/ProdLit/HelpfulInfo/FORMULASETC.PDF
jncoclub
09-23-03, 08:22 AM
So if I did it right....
24 inches x 18 inches x 48 inches = 20,736 cubic inches
20,736 divided by 231 (cubic inches per gallon) = 89.766 gallons
So those dimensions are for a 90 gallon tank?

Sound right?
jncoclub
09-23-03, 08:23 AM
So if I did it right....
24 inches x 18 inches x 48 inches = 20,736 cubic inches
20,736 divided by 231 (cubic inches per gallon) = 89.766 gallons
So those dimensions are for a 90 gallon tank?

Sound right?

I bought a tank from someone that now I want to sell. He said it was a 70 gallon tank, but I thought someone else told me it was a 90 gallon. I want to make sure before I try to sell it.

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/4372003-09-02_014-med.JPG
chris330
09-23-03, 08:24 AM
yes...sounds right...
jncoclub
09-23-03, 08:26 AM
Then the fool that sold me the "70" gallon tank could have probably hit me up for more cash. Thanks.

He sold that tank and stand to me for about $150, how much do you think I can get for it?
Linds
09-23-03, 09:25 AM
I know its a bit late, but this helpful thread was posted a little while ago... http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=25732
jncoclub
09-23-03, 10:15 AM
Very helpful- thank you all.
sapphire_moon
09-23-03, 11:49 AM
Why would you want to sell that!? It's a beautiful tank!
jncoclub
09-23-03, 11:51 AM
Moving to Hawaii,
can't take the snakes,
can't have/take any reptiles,
don't care too much for fish,
and we so we're going to get a dog.

I just got an offer for $175 (I got it for $150)- good deal, or should I push fo rmore?