Tank size

danbmw1980 · Dec 23, 2016

Hi guy would a 28litre but ok to use as a saltwater tank .What to start small then once established then to move to bigger tank.

danbmw1980 · Dec 23, 2016

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Golden State Reefer · Dec 23, 2016

Sometimes as a beginner it's easier to start bigger. That's a 7.4 gallon tank. It would be very easy for the water parameters to swing rapidly. That would make it harder, not easier to maintain. I wouldn't want to go saltwater at that size if I was a beginner or experienced reefer.

willthethrill · Dec 23, 2016

Any tank could be used at a saltwater tank. However, if you're new to the hobby, it is more difficult to keep a small volume of water. Things happen quickly. A good example I read when I was new is, imagine someone smoking a cigarette in a stadium, doesn't bother you. Now imagine someone smoking a cigarette in a small room with you. I started with a small tank as well though because I didn't have money at the time lol

danbmw1980 · Dec 23, 2016

What if I add a sump to tank would that help stabilise water. Or I can get 50litre tank with sump if you guys think that better idea cheers

Havens_Reef_Aquarium · Dec 23, 2016

Golden State Reefer said:
Sometimes as a beginner it's easier to start bigger. That's a 7.4 gallon tank. It would be very easy for the water parameters to swing rapidly. That would make it harder, not easier to maintain. I wouldn't want to go saltwater at that size if I was a beginner or experienced reefer.

I started off with a (20) gallon and then a BioCube 29... I agree, starting off, bigger the better. I learned the hard way (-: I just got a Red Sea C-250. Setting it up this weekend and retiring the BioCube29.

willthethrill · Dec 23, 2016

danbmw1980 said:
What if I add a sump to tank would that help stabilise water. Or I can get 50litre tank with sump if you guys think that better idea cheers

The more volume of water in the system, the easier it is to keep your parameters stable.

RoyinSpain · Dec 24, 2016

Agree with all above, that is very small for a beginner. I would suggest minimum 100 litres, and go with a sumpif you can possibly, with internal or drilled overflow not the hangon types.. There are some good 40cm cubes out there.