Common Fish Tank Sizes and Characteristics
The following table lists many of the most common sized fish tanks, along with dimensions, weight (empty and full), and whether the tank has a tempered glass bottom or not.
Basic Aquarium Sizes
Note: Weights are for glass aquariums, acrylic will weigh less
| Small Aquariums (not recommended for beginners) |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Size | L x W x H | Filled Weight | |
| 2 1/2 gallon | 12″ x 6″ x 8″ | 27 lbs | |
| 5 gallon | 16″ x 8″ x 10″ | 62 lbs | |
| 10 gallon Leader | 20″ x 10″ x 12″ | 111 lbs | |
| 15 gallon | 24″ x 12″ x 12″ | 170 lbs | |
| 15 gallon High | 20″ x 10″ x 18″ | 170 lbs | |
Exotic Freshwater and Saltwater Fish, Coral, Live Rock and Plants at That Fish Place
| Mid-sized Aquariums | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | L x W x H | Filled Weight | |
| 20 gallon High | 24″ x 12″ x 16″ | 225 lbs | |
| 20 gallon Long | 30″ x 12″ x 12″ | 225 lbs | |
| 25 gallon | 24″ x 12″ x 20″ | 282 lbs | |
| 29 gallon | 30″ x 12″ x 18″ | 330 lbs | |
| 30 gallon Breeder | 36″ x 18″ x 12″ | 348 lbs | |
| 40 gallon Breeder | 36″ x 18″ x 16″ | 458 lbs | |
| 40 gallon Long | 48″ x 12″ x 16″ | 455 lbs | |
| Large Aquariums | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | L x W x H | Filled Weight | |
| 50 gallon | 36″ x 18″ x 19″ | 600 lbs | |
| 55 gallon | 48″ x 13″ x 21″ | 625 lbs | |
| 65 gallon | 36″ x 18″ x 24″ | 772 lbs | |
| 75 gallon | 48″ x 18″ x 21″ | 850 lbs | |
| 90 gallon | 48″ x 18″ x 24″ | 1050 lbs | |
| 125 gallon | 72″ x 18″ x 21″ | 1400 lbs | |
| 150 gallon | 72″ x 18″ x 28″ | 1800 lbs | |
| 180 Gallon | 72″ x 24″ x 25″ | 2100 lbs | |
