Tank Size

[tech27]

What would be the smallest tank size for a refugium/skimmer/dsb setup with
ls/lr/coral and fish?

I would like to learn on smaller system before I tackle a large (100 gall+)
setup where the investment in the contents would be an expensive loss in
case of disaster.

Thanks



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[Microbot]

A larger tank is easier to keep under control.
The smaller the tank and the more on the ball you have to be with any
changes in the tanks water specs etc.

Cheers
Microbot

"tech27" > wrote in message
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> What would be the smallest tank size for a refugium/skimmer/dsb setup with
> ls/lr/coral and fish?
>
> I would like to learn on smaller system before I tackle a large (100
gall+)
> setup where the investment in the contents would be an expensive loss in
> case of disaster.
>
> Thanks
>
>
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[Marc Levenson]

I set up a 29g that way and have good success. (Except I use CC and not the
DSB).

Marc


tech27 wrote:

> What would be the smallest tank size for a refugium/skimmer/dsb setup with
> ls/lr/coral and fish?
>
> I would like to learn on smaller system before I tackle a large (100 gall+)
> setup where the investment in the contents would be an expensive loss in
> case of disaster.
>
> Thanks

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[tech27]

One poster suggested that a smaller tank is more of a challenge to keep
things in balance, so a big tank would allow me more room for error as I
learn.

Do you concur?


"Marc Levenson" > wrote in message
...
> I set up a 29g that way and have good success. (Except I use CC and not
the
> DSB).
>
> Marc
>
>
> tech27 wrote:
>
> > What would be the smallest tank size for a refugium/skimmer/dsb setup
with
> > ls/lr/coral and fish?
> >
> > I would like to learn on smaller system before I tackle a large (100
gall+)
> > setup where the investment in the contents would be an expensive loss in
> > case of disaster.
> >
> > Thanks
>
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[Marc Levenson]

Yes, my 55g with a sump and refugium has been much more stable and easy to care
for. The 29g was harder, but once it got a sump and refugium it became more
stable. But not as stable as the 55g.

I've had the 29g for over 6 years, and the 55g for almost 1.5 years.

Marc


tech27 wrote:

> One poster suggested that a smaller tank is more of a challenge to keep
> things in balance, so a big tank would allow me more room for error as I
> learn.
>
> Do you concur?
>
> "Marc Levenson" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I set up a 29g that way and have good success. (Except I use CC and not
> the
> > DSB).
> >
> > Marc
> >
> >
> > tech27 wrote:
> >
> > > What would be the smallest tank size for a refugium/skimmer/dsb setup
> with
> > > ls/lr/coral and fish?
> > >
> > > I would like to learn on smaller system before I tackle a large (100
> gall+)
> > > setup where the investment in the contents would be an expensive loss in
> > > case of disaster.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> >
> > --
> > Personal Page: http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com/oanda/index.html
> > Business Page: http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com
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> >
> >
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[CapFusion]

"tech27" > wrote in message
...
> One poster suggested that a smaller tank is more of a challenge to keep
> things in balance, so a big tank would allow me more room for error as I
> learn.
>
> Do you concur?
>
Concur....

CapFusion,...

[PaulB]

If you are sure you are going to be into the hobby enough start with the
large tank. Spend all your money on the big one. Just stock it lightly.
This will make it easier to keep anyway. You can increase the load of
livestock as you feel comfortable. You can increase the amount of live rock
as you go too.

If you do start with a smaller tank, consider something other than a 55. It
is too narrow from front to back A 65 or 75 would be easier to rockscape.


"tech27" > wrote in message
...
> What would be the smallest tank size for a refugium/skimmer/dsb setup with
> ls/lr/coral and fish?
>
> I would like to learn on smaller system before I tackle a large (100
gall+)
> setup where the investment in the contents would be an expensive loss in
> case of disaster.
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
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