Actual volume=tank volume-displacement from gravel, rocks... - Aquarium Advice

afFISHionado · 08-19-2003, 09:05 PM

Just curious....Does anyone take into acount the volume displaced by driftwood, large rocks and all their gravel when dosing their aquariums with treatment?

fishfreek · 08-19-2003, 09:16 PM

I think its a bit to exact. Your probably going to spend more energy calculating out 'acutal volume' than its worth.

TankGirl · 08-19-2003, 09:20 PM

Most medications are not going to have adverse effects if not dosed exactly. You are absolutely right, though, because I think many people would be surprised to see how much water is displaced by the substrate alone.

afFISHionado · 08-19-2003, 09:23 PM

Hey - I figure nothing wrong with being anally-retentive when it comes to my fish.

**An t-iasg** · 08-20-2003, 01:37 AM

Hi, I took this into account when medicating my tank. But it's easy for me because my tank is so small. It's 5 1/2 gallons, and I remember when I filled it that it actually held 4 1/2 gallons. I decided that I could still medicate at the 5 gallon dose, and the fish were fine and got better quickly.

08-19-2003, 09:05 PM	#1
afFISHionado Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cherry Hill, USA Posts: 79 Images: 2	Actual volume=tank volume-displacement from gravel, rocks... Just curious....Does anyone take into acount the volume displaced by driftwood, large rocks and all their gravel when dosing their aquariums with treatment?

08-19-2003, 09:16 PM	#2
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	I think its a bit to exact. Your probably going to spend more energy calculating out 'acutal volume' than its worth. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

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TankGirl Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 8,279 Images: 16	Most medications are not going to have adverse effects if not dosed exactly. You are absolutely right, though, because I think many people would be surprised to see how much water is displaced by the substrate alone. __________________ TG Central Virginians click here and join the Regional Forum! View My Gallery Here

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08-19-2003, 09:23 PM	#4
afFISHionado Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cherry Hill, USA Posts: 79 Images: 2	Hey - I figure nothing wrong with being anally-retentive when it comes to my fish.