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Saltwater Tank Wizard
Use the wizard below to get estimates of a saltwater tank's needs. The multiples below are based on aquarium rules of thumb, which are often ever-evolving. You can change the multiples below according to your own experience and
research
to help guide your planning.
What size tank are you purchasing?:
gallons
Multiplier
Stand and floor
- should each support:
lbs. of weight
Gravel and heater
- tank will require:
lbs. of gravel
watt heater needed
Filter
- should turn over:
gallons per hour
Fish allowance
- tank can support:
inches of fish (1 inch fish per 5 gallons;
1 inch per 10 gallons for larger fish)
Lighting
- tank will require:
watts of light (for fish-only - no corals)
Water changes
- tank will require:
gallons of water replaced every month
Source:
Various references
. If you feel any multipliers should be changed, please
let us know
.
Other recommended items for your tank:
Tank hood
Water conditioners
Tank maintenance equipment (sponges, siphon hose, bucket, fish net)
Fish food
Powerheads
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