Size Matters.True Tank Volume
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CWO4GUNNER
USN/USCG 1974-2004 Weps
Where size matters is the stability that larger tanks offer. After having owned both 30, 60, 80 and 100 gallon tanks I noticed an improvement in stability and endurance against the build up of toxins as a tank size increases even with the same proportional fish load. But it never really was that substantial until I owned and started monitoring my 244 tank compared to my other smaller tanks. I can only imagine how stable thousands of gallons are provided you have the filtration to support it of course.
But the difference in tank volume between the inner and outer glass measurement on say a 100 gallon tank might be 5-8 gallons, hardly what I would consider to be important especially when you consider most of that lost lost volume is made up if no exceeded by filter and sump volume. More importantly is the benefit of sump tank volume which say 1/4 to 1/2 the volume of the aquarium can be a big plus. I believe this is where the sump tank has most of its mysterious strength and not in the perceived notion that wet/dry media poses any great advantage over a canister filter, it is rather the volume of water.
But the difference in tank volume between the inner and outer glass measurement on say a 100 gallon tank might be 5-8 gallons, hardly what I would consider to be important especially when you consider most of that lost lost volume is made up if no exceeded by filter and sump volume. More importantly is the benefit of sump tank volume which say 1/4 to 1/2 the volume of the aquarium can be a big plus. I believe this is where the sump tank has most of its mysterious strength and not in the perceived notion that wet/dry media poses any great advantage over a canister filter, it is rather the volume of water.
i agree to some extent about the stability, but then again disagree, i push my stock to the limits in all of my tanks, from my 55 up to my 150, and they all seem to be about the same now that i have them on the edge of being overstocked, lol, already having to do bi-weekly changes on my 150.
CWO4GUNNER
USN/USCG 1974-2004 Weps
Well an over stocked tank is an over stocked tank. In that respect it is no surprise that all tank sizes in that category would have similar reading and potential problems, once you cross the overstocked line all measurable bets and expectations are out the window.
I think what we do fail to consider is the displacement of water by substrate, rocks and or driftwood when measuring true tank volume. Something to consider when medicating or populating said tank. Good luck.
CWO4GUNNER
USN/USCG 1974-2004 Weps
Now that's a true, why I sort of hate real rocks VS hollow artificial, but who can afford them.
Are you guys all rushing out to buy beakers and graduated cylinders for mass and space calculations yet !?!? You should all be scared!
CWO4GUNNER
USN/USCG 1974-2004 Weps
Hay! I was just being polite as always. :nono:
Did you also know that based on temperature and atmospheric pressures your water can either increase or decrease in density and volume by as much as 1/10th of 1%!
:jaw-dropping:
Did you also know that based on temperature and atmospheric pressures your water can either increase or decrease in density and volume by as much as 1/10th of 1%!
:jaw-dropping: