Let's assume I am trying to limit myself to a 100 gallon system due to my concerns over the weight of the system on my 4th floor condo floors (I'm even afraid of the 100 but I need space for the livestock I want).
I'm wondering if someone could help me understand the pros and cons between a 100 gallon tank (with no meaningful sump) or a 75 gallon tank with a dedicated 25 gallon sump. I'm sure the system with the sump will be the favorite. I'd just like to better understand it's advantages over the sumpless system. I'm torn at the moment because I know I should have a sump, but I'd really love to see 1/4 more territory in my display.
I'm wondering if someone could help me understand the pros and cons between a 100 gallon tank (with no meaningful sump) or a 75 gallon tank with a dedicated 25 gallon sump. I'm sure the system with the sump will be the favorite. I'd just like to better understand it's advantages over the sumpless system. I'm torn at the moment because I know I should have a sump, but I'd really love to see 1/4 more territory in my display.