How to calculate the volume of an aquarium in liters: measurement rules, formulas for determining the volume of water

People who decide to engage in aquarium farming always face the question of how to calculate the volume of an aquarium in liters and find the optimal size of a decorative pond. At first glance, this may seem insignificant, but in fact the volume of the reservoir is very important for the normal life of fish. Some types of fish grow very quickly and require a large area. Therefore, the aquarist’s first priority is to choose the correct capacity of the tank.

For the normal functioning of future pets, an aquarium of a certain volume is required

Necessity of calculation

Of course, if you need to calculate the aquarium in liters, you can always seek help from a salesperson in a specialized store. The numbers indicated on the labels are approximate. In an aquarium there is an actual volume and a useful volume, which is always less than the first, because no one fills it to the brim (due to the lamps on the lid). In addition, a layer of soil is always poured onto the bottom, driftwood is laid and plants are populated.

It is necessary to distinguish between the volume indicated in the documents and the useful volume of the aquarium

You can measure the capacity along the inner and outer walls. These measurements will vary as the glass can be quite thick. The number of pets that can be placed in it depends on the size of the reservoir. And also their quantity depends on stress resistance, aggressiveness and size of fish and other inhabitants.

Pet stores have various options for pond care products: fertilizers, algae killers, water softeners, medications for fish. All these additives are used strictly based on the volume of water in the aquarium. Therefore, it is very important to independently calculate the value to determine the exact dose of the drug and avoid overdose.

Density table

Specific density indicators in kg/cm3:

small	average	large
Size	1 - 3 mm	3 - 5 mm	5 - 15 mm
Sand	0,0017	0,00165	—
Small pebbles	0,0017	0,0016	0,0014
Pebbles	0,00165	0,0016	0,0014
Granite	0,0016	0,00145	0,0013

These density values may, in some cases, differ slightly from actual physical values due to humidity and average statistical dispersion.

Measuring a reservoir using formulas

To measure the capacity of a container, you will need simple tools. You need to prepare:

Ruler . A construction tape measure or centimeter can also play this role.
Calculator . With its help it will be possible to make a final and accurate calculation.

In addition, you will need school knowledge of physics and geometry. The easiest way to calculate the size of a cubic aquarium is. Before calculating the volume in liters, you need to write down its dimensions in centimeters:

A - length;
B—width;
C - height.

The resulting numbers need to be multiplied, and the result will be the volume in cubic centimeters. To convert them to liters, multiply the resulting result by 0.001, i.e. the calculation formula looks like this: A*B*C*0.001.

To calculate the volume of an aquarium, you can use a ready-made formula.
Cylinder-shaped containers are very popular today. They are used as marine reservoirs. To calculate the volume of an aquarium by size, you need to measure the radius of the base in centimeters (denoted as R) and the height of the container (H). The radius is squared, multiplied by Pi and the height. The result will be the volume value in cubic centimeters. Multiplying the value by 0.001 will give the volume of the container in liters. The formula looks like this: πR2 *H*0.001.

The volume of a spherical reservoir can also be calculated using a ready-made formula . You need to determine the radius of the ball (denoted as R), cube the resulting value, multiply by Pi and ¾. Next, you need to remember to convert the resulting value into liters. The formula for such a capacity is: πR3 * 0.001 * ¾.

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How do Biohobby aquariums differ from aquariums from other manufacturers? The Biohobby company operates only in the premium segment of the aquarium market. We have highly qualified specialists with many years of experience; the production of aquariums occurs strictly according to the technical specifications of the enterprise and excludes any savings in materials that may affect the quality of the product. Our production technologies allow us to produce an aquarium of any size, and the aquariums we produce are unique solutions that combine not only technical implementation, but also biological knowledge, design vision and a sense of style. What if I need an aquarium with a larger size than in the Biohobby Aquarium Calculator? Call, come, write, we’ll calculate everything, we’ll do everything! What size error can you have when making an aquarium? Tolerances for the width, length and height of the aquarium are 1 mm. Any distortions of the aquarium, “blockages” and discrepancies in the glass are not allowed. All seams are the same width and are 2 mm. No dips, cracks, or peelings of the sealant are allowed. Which inseam is better: a triangle without notches or a zero fillet? We can make both types of internal seams: a fillet (a triangle without notches), or at the client’s request, its complete absence, in which case the width of the seam will be equal to the width of the glass - incredibly beautiful and no less reliable, only the fillet always additionally protects the seam connecting the glass . Which seam to choose is up to you! Aquariums are glued strictly using corner clamps, the seams in both cases are formed manually with a spatula without the use of masking tape, as well as trimming the hardened sealant with blades, so the seams in our aquariums are obtained without nicks or other defects! Just perfect seams! What kind of glass do you make aquariums from? We use only premium quality cleared Diamant glass from Saint-Gobain (France) or Optiwhite from Pilkington (England). On the right you see ordinary M0 silicate glass - a reliable material with a long service life, but the glass has a greenish bottle tint. On the left you can see ultra clear glass from the SAINT-GOBAIN DIAMANT brand - super clear glass, without any tints!

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What sealant are you using? Chemlux 9013 up to 3.5 tons, transparent or black What is a floating bottom? This is the popular name for a composite bottom. Glass for the bottom is not used as a single piece, but consisting of several parts, and not divided anyhow, but according to the calculated loads. For example, very narrow parts will break on their own in the middle, while parts that are too wide may break from a possible stand screw. Actually, the composite bottom was made for this purpose, to absorb possible unevenness of the stand, including the worst one in the form of a screw. All aquariums produced by us are calculated based on loads, therefore they are more durable and allow you to “eat” even significant unevenness. What substrate should I use for my aquarium? As a rule, our aquariums are already equipped with a special substrate, but it is not mandatory for use. Biohobby aquariums can be placed directly on wood or plywood. 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Other ways to determine displacement

Sometimes it is impossible to figure out how to calculate volume using a formula. You can divide a complex figure into simple ones, fit it into a cube or circle, calculate the volume by cutting off excess liters. Fortunately, there is an easy way to determine the value. For this you will need any measuring container. It is not difficult to guess that the measured volume of water that fills the aquarium is equal to its capacity.

In this way you can more accurately find out how many liters are in the aquarium. In this case, the volume of scenery, soil and instruments located in the water will be taken into account. The result obtained will give only the volume of water.

In order to find out the volume of the aquarium by size, you can use services on the Internet. There are various online calculators on the web to determine the displacement of an aquarium of any shape. You just need to specify the required parameters.

Purpose

Decorative – performs an aesthetic function. Such tanks are the most common. Decorative aquariums are divided into several groups:

general - contains a variety of living creatures that are not united by a geographical area or other characteristic;
collection - inhabited by fish of the same family;
species - contains underwater inhabitants of one or more related species;
Dutch - intended for aquatic plants, although it does not exclude the introduction of small fish that do not feed on flora;
aquaterrarium - serves to demonstrate amphibians and semi-aquatic reptiles, includes not only the aquatic environment, but also land islands;
invertebrate aquarium – contains only invertebrate animals and aquatic plants;
paludarium – intended for above-water and underwater plants;
nano-aquarium is a compact vessel, often cubic in shape (freshwater - 5-40 l, sea - up to 100 l). Allows you to reproduce the natural habitat as accurately as possible.

Special - designed to solve specific problems, for example, growing fish or conducting experiments on the inhabitants of an aquarium. Special ones include spawning, quarantine and treatment, breeding, nursery, incubators and other aquariums.

Important: when populating an aquarium with fish, pay attention to their compatibility. This applies not only to the degree of aggressiveness, but also to size, mobility, temperature requirements and water hardness. Ignoring this rule will lead to conflicts between inhabitants, various diseases and even death of pets. To avoid mistakes, use a special fish compatibility table.

Choosing the Right Size

The biggest mistake for a beginner is buying a pond that is too small. An aquarium is an ecosystem in which plants that produce oxygen, fish that eat algae, and shrimp that eat leftover food grow. The larger the capacity of the aquarium, the more complete the ecosystem it contains.

The main thing in choosing an aquarium is that it is not too small

For this reason, it is not recommended to buy a container smaller than 50 liters for your apartment - caring for it will be quite problematic. The best option would be a 100-liter reservoir. It is better to avoid round and intricate aquarium shapes, as the fish in them feel uncomfortable and are stressed. In addition, it is difficult to plant plants in such a reservoir.

For fish, a low parallelepiped with a base height of up to 70 cm is preferable. The height of the reservoir for fish is not a fundamental factor, but the plants will receive the necessary light.

Taking into account all the recommendations, you need to responsibly select the shape and size of the container, because a correctly chosen reservoir will bring much less hassle in caring for it.

How much sand is needed?

For 30 liter container

It is necessary to calculate the weight of average sand for a layer of 3 cm:

Aquarium height - C=30;

(density value of average sand from the table is 0.00165 kg/cm3)

m = 1000·0.00165·2·30:30 = 3 kg.

For 50

The height of the aquarium is C=40.

We calculate the weight of small granite chips for a layer of 2 cm:

(density value of small granite chips from the table is 0.0017 kg/cm3)

m = 1000·0.0016·2·50:40 = 4 kg.

For 100

It is necessary to calculate the weight of fine sand for a layer of 2 cm.

Aquarium height - C=47;

(density value of fine sand from the table is 0.0017 kg/cm3)

m = 1000·0.0017·2·100:47 = 7.2 kg.

For 120

The height of the aquarium is C=60.

We calculate the weight of large pebbles for a layer of 6 cm:

(density value of large pebbles from the table is 0.0014 kg/cm3)

m = 1000·0.0014·6·120:60 = 16.8 kg.

For 200

Aquarium height - C=90

We calculate the weight of large granite pebbles for a layer of 8 cm:

(density value of large granite pebbles is 0.0013 kg/cm3)

m = 1000·0.0013·8·200:90 = 23 kg.

Equipment

With equipment – eliminates the need to buy separate accessories and thus makes it possible to use the aquarium immediately after purchase. It is advisable to purchase a tank with a lid, especially if we are talking about an aquarium of an original shape.

Without equipment - all other things being equal, it will cost less. Allows you to select accessories based on the individual preferences of the aquarium owner and the installation location. For example, the included stand (pedestal) may not fit the style of the interior or may not fit into a room filled with furniture.

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