Depends on how much you're going to use it, and how much noise

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Subject: Depends on how much you're going to use it, and how much noise
Author: DavidC (moderator) : member since December, 2003 : 12932 posts
Posted on: 2006-12-19 19:24:49

you're willing to live with. On a small tank like that, it will probably work ok, but the motor is going to run constantly. If you're willing to spend a little more money, a bigger tank is going to be worth it.

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