Aquarium Equipment, Size and Quantity Recommendations

Choose the nearest length to the rectangularWater Volume approx 120 liters (27galls)
aquarium you are going to set up, and this guide willGravel/Coral Sand Minimum = 25kgs
help you choose the size and quantity of all youThermostatic Heater = 250watt (Tronic)
need. Special shapes can be worked out from theFilter 700 liters per hour = (Internal Fluval 3 or
guides after the rectangular aquariums.External 305)
Aquarium Length 45cm (18in)Fluorescent Tube and Starter unit Length/Power 36in
Water Volume approx 49 liters (11galls)30watt
Gravel/Coral Sand Minimum = 5kgsAdditional items; Thermometer, New water
Thermostatic Heater = 50watt (Tronic)conditioner. Marine items; Sea Salt mix, Hydrometer,
Filter Internal 200 liters per hour = (Fluval One)Nitrite test kit
Fluorescent Tube and Starter unit Length/Power 15inAquarium Length 120cm (48in)
14watt.Water Volume approx 144 liters (32galls)
Additional items; Thermometer, New waterGravel/Coral Sand Minimum = 30kgs
conditioner. Marine items; Sea Salt mix, Hydrometer,Thermostatic Heater = 300watt (Tronic)
Nitrite test kitFilter 1000 liters per hour = (Internal Fluval 4 or
Aquarium Length 60cm (24in)External 405)
Water Volume approx 66 liters (15galls)Fluorescent Tube and Starter unit Length/Power 42in
Gravel/Coral Sand Minimum = 10kgs40watt
Thermostatic Heater = 100watt (Tronic)Additional items; Thermometer, New water
Filter 400 liters per hour = (Internal Fluval 2 orconditioner. Marine items; Sea Salt mix, Hydrometer,
External 105)Nitrite test kit
Fluorescent Tube and Starter unit Length/Power 18inAquarium Length 150cm (60in)
15wattWater Volume approx 172 liters (39galls)
Additional items; Thermometer, New waterGravel/Coral Sand Minimum = 35kgs
conditioner. Marine items; Sea Salt mix, Hydrometer,Thermostatic Heater = 2x200watt (Tronic)
Nitrite test kitFilter 1400 liters per hour = (Internal 2 x Fluval 3 or
Aquarium Length 76cm (30in)External 405)
Water Volume approx 85 liters (19galls)Fluorescent Tube and Starter unit Length/Power 48in
Gravel/Coral Sand Minimum = 15kgs40watt
Thermostatic Heater = 150watt (Tronic)Additional items; Thermometer, New water
Filter 400 liters per hour = (Internal Fluval 2 orconditioner. Marine items; Sea Salt mix, Hydrometer,
External 105)Nitrite test kit
Fluorescent Tube and Starter unit Length/Power 24inAquarium Length 180cm (72in)
20watt Additional items;Water Volume approx 212 liters (48galls)
Thermometer, New water conditioner. Marine items;Gravel/Coral Sand Minimum = 40kgs
Sea Salt mix, Hydrometer, Nitrite test kitThermostatic Heater = 2x300watt (Tronic)
Aquarium Length 90cm (36in)Filter 2000 liters per hour = (Internal 2 x Fluval 4 or
Water Volume approx 105 liters (23galls)External FX5)
Gravel/Coral Sand Minimum = 20kgs ThermostaticFluorescent Tube and Starter unit Length/Power 60in
Heater = 200watt (Tronic)58watt
Filter 700 liters per hour = (Internal Fluval 3 orAdditional items; Thermometer, New water
External 205)conditioner. Marine items; Sea Salt mix, Hydrometer,
Fluorescent Tube and Starter unit Length/Power 30inNitrite test kit
25wattFor other shapes
Additional items; Thermometer, New waterGravel/Coral Sand = 5kg per square foot
conditioner. Marine items; Sea Salt mix, Hydrometer,Heater = 50watts for every 25 liters (6 galls)
Nitrite test kitFiltration = Aquarium water turnover 4 - 8 times per
Aquarium Length 105cm (42in)hour.