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Everything You Wanted to Know About Tanks

Everything You Wanted to Know About Tanks

Tank size and loading capacity (maximum density)

These guidelines are based on salmonids; all tanks are continuous flow-through UV sterilized, degassed and aerated.

25 L

Capacity: 0.9 cu ft (24 L)
Flow rate: 0.58 GPM (2.2 LPM)
Loading capacity based on flow max: 1.9 lb (862 g)
Loading capacity based on density and flow to yield adequate DO: 1.8 lbs (817 g)

100 L

Capacity: 3.5 cu ft (99 L)
Flow rate: 0.73 GPM (2.8 LPM)
Loading capacity based on flow max: 3.6 lb (1.7 g)
Loading capacity based on density and flow to yield adequate DO: 7.0 lbs (3.2 kg)

3 foot diameter

Capacity: 13.4 cu ft (379 L)
Flow rate: 2.2 GPM (8.4 LPM)
Loading capacity based on flow max: 11 lb (5 kg)
Loading capacity based on density and flow to yield adequate DO: 26.8 lbs (12.2 kg)

4 foot diameter

Capacity: 25 cu ft (769 L)
Flow rate: 3.4 GPM (12.9 LPM)
Loading capacity based on flow max: 17 lb (7.8 kg)
Loading capacity based on density and flow to yield adequate DO: 50 lbs (22.7 kg)

5 foot diameter

Capacity: 40 cu ft (1112 L)
Flow rate: 3.4 GPM (12.9 LPM)
Loading capacity based on flow max: 17 lb (7.8 kg)
Loading capacity based on density and flow to yield adequate DO: 100 lbs (45.4 KG)

6 foot diameter

Capacity: 56 cu ft (1600 L)
Flow rate: 3.4 GPM (12.9 LPM)
Loading capacity based on flow max: N/A
Loading capacity based on density and flow to yield adequate DO: N/A

Tank dimensions and availability

All tanks between 25 L to 5 ft circular are furnished with center standpipes.

6 L

Capacity: 0.2 cu ft (6 L)
Approximate dimensions: 11" x 9" x 6"
Tanks available indoors: 48
Tanks available outdoors: 0

25 L

Capacity: 0.9 cu ft (24 L)
Approximate dimensions: 15" x 15" x 16"
Tanks available indoors: 120
Tanks available outdoors: 0

100 L

Capacity: 3.5 cu ft (99 L)
Approximate dimensions: 31.5" x 21.5" x 16"
Tanks available indoors: 64
Tanks available outdoors: 18

3 foot circular

Capacity: 13.4 cu ft (379 L)
Approximate dimensions: 3' diameter x 3' high
Tanks available indoors: 8
Tanks available outdoors: 48

4 foot circular

Capacity: 25 cu ft (769 L)
Approximate dimensions: 4' diameter x 3' high
Tanks available indoors: 3
Tanks available outdoors: 9

5 foot circular

Capacity: 40 cu ft (1112 ")
Approximate dimensions: 5' diameter x 3' high
Tanks available indoors: 0
Tanks available outdoors: 3