Dwarf Puffer tank etc?

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Dwarf Puffer tank etc?

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Sorry maybe this didn't need a WHOLE thread to itself.. only 1 small question but I didn't want to steal someones thread...
Basically, I have a small cube tank (with filter/light etc) it's about 8 inches x 8 inches x 8 inches.
Would that be too small for 1 Dp ?
I have no idea how many gallons that is etc, I tried googling it but it wasn't easy so...

I don't mind if it's too small, I won't squish one in, I just think they're cute & was wondering :)
If it is too small, could you give me a size in inches which would be about right.. because in my lfs the boxes don't say gallon's just the actual size :?
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I'd say its too small. That equals 2.21184 gallons.
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This is how you do it. You take length x width x heighth to get the cubic inches. Mulitply that by 0.00432 and that equals gallons.

http://convertvalues.com/Volume/convert ... llons.html
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Let me give you an idea, a 24x12x12 is a smidge under 15 US gallons. So a little 2ft tank will hold 3.... Just.
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Looks like you'll need a tank about 10 x 10 x 10 for one. :D
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Hmm maybe I can fit that :o we'll have to see, thanks guys :)
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To be exact 10.5 x 10.5 x 10.5

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