Reef tank question

[pcinmd]

What would you say is harder to keep? A small tank vs a larger tank? I have a 29 gal tank but want to upgrade to a bigger tank. Just wondering if it will take more care then my current tank besides water changes, and regular maintence? :help:

 

[jakebtc]

easier to keep and less fiddling, but more in overall running expense

 

[mcsd22]

I agree 100% bigger the better.

 

[jester805]

Think of it this way (as an example):
Your tank is in a hot room and you're water evaporates at 1 gallon per week.
If you have a 10 gallon tank, that 1 gallon per week makes a HUGE change in the chemistry of your water. If you have a 75 gallon tank, that 1 gallon isn't nearly as harmful.
The bigger mass you have, the easier it is to keep your elements under control.
Hope that helps!

 

[rujelus22]

bigger is way easier, I have a 55 gallon and a 10 gallon and the 55. I don't worry about the 55 nearly as much as the 10