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ctrulock
09/13/2006, 10:26 PM
To have a sump/fuge (hidden) way bigger then display tank?
nathan_unsane
09/13/2006, 10:27 PM
the real question is why?

isn't bigger better in this hobby unless keeping nano or seahorses?
ctrulock
09/13/2006, 10:31 PM
Well my display tank is way nicer then my old craptastic tank which I converted to sump/fuge. 20 gal disp, 40 gal sump.
ctrulock
09/13/2006, 10:31 PM
Well my display tank is way nicer then my old craptastic tank which I converted to sump/fuge. 20 gal disp, 40 gal sump.
ACBlinky
09/13/2006, 10:43 PM
I've seen it done before, nothing wrong with it if it works for you. Anything that adds volume to the system is a good thing, and you could do a lot with that 40g. Since it's twice the size of the display, I'd be tempted to turn it into a refugium with different macroalgaes, a DSB, loads of pods... just because it's hidden most of the time doesn't mean you can't enjoy it on occasion :D
drummereef
09/13/2006, 10:44 PM
I don't think it is 'abnormal' just not the 'norm'. People like to spend their buck on the display, but more volume is always better. A 5.5 gallon nano would be better with a 10 gallon sump. A 600g with a 1000g sump would just be a lot of saltwater to mix. :D