How do I measure my fish tank to see how many gallons it holds?

Answer 1

measure the longest side, the shortest side and the top to bottom measurement. Then go here:
http://freshaquarium.about.com/cs/tipsandtables/l/bltanksize.htm

Answer 2

Honestly, my first suggestion would be to get at least a 20 gallon tank if you can afford it. A 10 gallon tank is very limiting in terms of what fish you can keep in it, and it's more difficult to maintain than a larger tank because the water quality can change faster. Most of the fish you see in pet stores are too big to keep in a 10 gallon tank if you buy them in the recommended numbers for proper school size. Don't ask me why, but many pet stores don't carry aquariums larger than 55 gallons, yet they sell fish that would require a larger aquarium than that. Almost every store I've seen carries oscars which need a minimum of 75 gallons. Anyway, if you have your heart set on a 10 gallon tank, pay attention to catx, especially her article about stocking a 10 gallon tank. She knows what she's talking about. Above all, don't even think about putting goldfish in a tank that small. Those "cute little goldfish" you see in stores will be a foot long as adults and need 20 gallons of water per fish.

Answer 3

general rule

72" long 125 gallon
48'' long deeper than 55 is a 75 gallon
48' long 55 gallon
30" long and tall is 29 gallon
30" long and short 20 gallon
20" long 10 gallon

Answer 4

Or you could get a gallon milk jug and fill it up. See how many you can fit in. Unless you have a large tank.

Answer 5

multiply length x width x height then go to google and type in ___ cubic inches to gallons and click search and it gives you the answer

Answer 6

L x W x H (in inches) / 231

or use this site, http://www.firsttankguide.net/calculator.php