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Old 07-05-2009, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Eb0la11 View Post
I dont really think a rule of thumb is appropriate here. The sump's main purpose is to hide the equipment needed to maintain water parameters. Therefore it can be as small as required to do that job.
Good comment specially considering people have tanks without sumps (me included, had a 75g for ~3years) and definitely agree bigger is better. More volume, more stability, plus room for a fuge, frag area etc.

You mention sump doesn't have to be under display, you thinking basement?
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