Tank Capacity

[Salty Rambler]

Welcome to R2R and have fun stocking your tank (slowly)!

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Hello, I am new and just starting a tank. As a gift , I have a Waterbox X 60.2 tank. The actual tank size is 36 gallons, and all the under tank storage /filtration tank compartments is another 24 gallons. So i guess thats where the 60 comes into play from Waterbox as a total capacity of 60 Gallons. So once i go through the lengthy cycling change and am ready to get fish. Since i am going to have to get my fish size to live in a max of 36 gallons or because the total water of the system is 60 gallons, i wont be limited to 1-3 inch size fish? Verse maybe a smaller Tang or something that will need to be like small neons or something in a freshwater tank?

Welcome!

Glad you joined. I find this an interesting article that will help you with determining what should be placed in your 36g tank:
https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/estimating-the-need-for-swimming-space-for-aquarium-fishes.801/

BTW, I love those smaller 1-3" fish even though I have a 180g (more if I count sump)

 

[DKPminus]

Welcome to R2R…. You might be limited to what type and how many fish you could Have but there is no shortage of options you still have to make the tank amazing.

 

[revhtree]

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family!

 

[Cell]

Welcome to R2R! Tank size guidelines for fish are based on your display tank only, not with sump volume included.

 

[LiveWire]

Welcome to the REEF!!