putting a 5 gallon tank to use somehow

[gio28]

i just got a 5 gallon tank from my sister and i really want to make some sort of use out of it. i have a 36 gallon reef tank and was thinking of turning it into a small sump or maybe a quarantine tank. is it easy to turn a 5 gallon tank into a sump? and does anyone know where to get some diy plans for it? or should i just save it to quarantine new fish? any ideas/opinions would be great...thanks

 

[salt210]

small reef?
it would be too small for a sump, IMO.
qt maybe depending on the size of fish you keep

 

[jackri]

It's too small for an effective sump, QT tank.... doubtful as it's really to small to house much. Even if you did set it up (which I personally wouldn't) you have to keep an extra careful eye on your levels -- 5 gallons magnifies any little change... a little evaporation, etc. The more water volume you have the more stable your system will be (not saying bigger tanks are always easier to keep).

 

[gio28]

so a 5 gallon isnt a good size for a sump? do you know what a good size sump would be for a 36 gallon? im looking at just starting with a plain tank and doing a diy project to make a sump

 

[mech-a-nic]

get an auto top-off setup and use it to hold your top off water

 

[gio28]

good idea! thanks