The silicone used should not make any difference as to
being used for fresh or salt.

55 gallons are so narrow that once you get your live rock
in, you don't have any room left.

Wayne Sallee
Wayne's Pets



James wrote on 10/17/2006 3:49 PM:
So would it be fair to say that on this paticualr tank a Sump would be extra
preferable??


"George Patterson" wrote in message
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James wrote:
It was something about the sal****er and the silicon used to seal the
tank.....
I've never heard or read about that making a difference. Any metal framing
generally dictates freshwater only, but those are rare these days.

The main thing about a 55 that makes it better for fresh than salt is the
profile. It's long and lean, which gives it lots of display area but less
surface area than other tanks that length. Extra surface area is
preferable for marine tanks.

George Patterson
All successes in conservation are temporary. All defeats are
permanent.