Is it true that a larger tank is easier to keep?, when it comes to water quality parameters. It really seems to me, that bigger aquariums are much easier to keep stable, when it comes to the ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, etc.(Of course, I am referring to tanks that are not over stocked.)
Are larger tanks easier to care for?
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i guess you can say its easier like you would usually spend more money to put in an auto water changer on big tanks or a drain and pump type system,so no buckets, meaning easier water changes as for parameters the more water you have the longer it takes for the fish to dirty
bigger tank are easer to care for small tanks you notice the algea and ever speck of dirt on a big tank a patch of algea is nbd
On the surface, the answer is yes as more water means a more stable environment that takes a longer time to change with respect to parameters.
Having said that I believe it all comes down to proper filtration, stocking, water change and feeding schedules.
There is no reason why a small tank can be just as stable as a larger tank.
There is just less room for error.
Having said that I believe it all comes down to proper filtration, stocking, water change and feeding schedules.
There is no reason why a small tank can be just as stable as a larger tank.
There is just less room for error.
I definately think bigger tanks are easier to maintain...I have a 20 that is a pia but my 72 never gives me issues...easier to maintain water parameters in a bigger tank.
Careful, as I have stated I think "easier" means you can simply make more errors.. with a larger tank.
My smallest tank is easy to keep because i've outfitted it with some serious hardware.
My smallest tank is easy to keep because i've outfitted it with some serious hardware.
I currently have a 20, 33, 41, 90, and 125 gallon.
125 is by far my easiest tank to maintain. 33 is most upkeep (and it has a Rena XP3, WAY overfiltered) but it is heavily stocked and a high tech planted setup.
But, water changes take longer on a bigger tank.
125 is by far my easiest tank to maintain. 33 is most upkeep (and it has a Rena XP3, WAY overfiltered) but it is heavily stocked and a high tech planted setup.
But, water changes take longer on a bigger tank.
Yes, I never have any ammonia spikes (mini cycle) in my 110 gallon tank but my 55 gallon tank, I will get a mini cycle once in a while.
If people are having problems with their smaller tanks, my advice would be to super-size their filtration. It's what i do. 