Standard UK Tank Capacities and Stocking Levels.

Tank Size Imp gal US Litres Max inches of fish based on
1 inch of fish per sq. inch of surface area.
18x12x12"
(45x30x30cm)
7.593418
24x12x12"
(60x30x30cm)
10124524
24x24x15"
(60x30x38cm)
13165924
24x12x18"
(60x30x45cm)
16197224
36x12x15"
(90x30x38cm)
20248936
36x12x18"
(90x30x45cm)
242910836
36x15x18"
(90x38x45cm)
303613748
48x12x15"
(120x30x38cm)
263111948
48x12x18"
(120x30x45cm)
323811448
48x15x18"
(120x38x45cm)
404818260
48x18x24"
(120x45x60cm)
657929772
48x24x24"
(120x60x60cm)
8710539696
60x15x18"
(150x38x45cm)
506022875
60x18x18"
(150x45x45cm)
597127090
60x24x24"
(150x60x60cm)
109131495120
72x15x18"
(180x38x45cm)
607227490
72x18x18"
(180x45x45cm)
7286324108
72x24x24"
(180x60x60cm)
131157594144
84x24x24"
(210x60x60cm)
153183 693168

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