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Unread 03/14/2014, 02:54 PM   #1
crharrison
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Question Thinking about starting a Saltwater Aquarium

From what I've read so far, it is generally recommended that a large aquarium be used to create an environment that is easier to manage. I'm a little limited on space an although I would like to get a 55+ gallon tank, it would be difficult. Does anybody know if it is possible to get a smaller 40g tank with a larger sump to increase overall water volume, and if that would stabilize the environment?


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Unread 03/14/2014, 03:00 PM   #2
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The larger water volume will make for a more stable environment.

Are you planning on a basement sump? If not, its not possible to get any thing under the stand that is larger than the display tank.


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Unread 03/14/2014, 03:06 PM   #3
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I'll probably stick with a sump in the stand, and I may just try to work out a better location. Do you have any recommendations on sump size?


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Unread 03/14/2014, 03:10 PM   #4
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Your sump should be as large as possible with a small tank. Basically whatever you can fit in the stand.


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Unread 03/14/2014, 03:14 PM   #5
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Thank you so much


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