What type of tank to buy?

[strat]

Hi, I am a newbiew in marine.

I am thinking of setting up a marine tank.

I have read the FAQ in the sticky. I am thinking my tank will be 2-3ft.

Of course, I know that the bigger the tank the better.

But I have this question in my mind:

What type of tank should I get?

A bare 3ft tank or one with partitions(sump?)

Thanks!!

[regularguy]

it would be better for a bare 3 feet tank (the one you put your fishes in) with another tank with partitions below it for putting your filtration (sump)

[[d]3v|L]

Best is to start off with a 3ft with IOF and a sump below

[Air]

Go for 4ft with a triangular overflow n sump.

I would prefer it to be at least 2ft high. High is nice^^

4X2X2 10mm japan glass without overflow at $210, 3ft sump at $100

if want to know where to get can pm me^^

[iLIKEfish]

haha tank sizes get bigger and bigger..

erm get 8ft to fill ur room...JK

[Air]

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[strat]

3v|L,Oct 13 2003, 09:39 AM] Best is to start off with a 3ft with IOF and a sump below

What is IOF, IOS?

[terryansimon]

What is IOF, IOS?

IOS = Internal Overflow System. a small little corner of the tank where water is meant to "overflow" down into a sump setup, hence the name Internal Overflow System. water goes down to the sump via gravity, aka no mechanical aid like a pump ###### it down or something. (=

[regularguy]

IOS = Internal Overflow System. a small little corner of the tank where water is meant to "overflow" down into a sump setup, hence the name Internal Overflow System. water goes down to the sump via gravity, aka no mechanical aid like a pump ###### it down or something. (=

actually internal overflow system is the one where the sump is part of the tank itself.

[terryansimon]

actually internal overflow system is the one where the sump is part of the tank itself.

oh. oops. sorry. bad mistake.

[strat]

So it is better for tank with IOS?

[iLIKEfish]

your choice. looks ugly, IMO

[Air]

if can afford the overflow n sump, GO FOR IT!!!!!!