PB_Smith
Aquarium Advice Addict
The actual surface area available for oxygenation and the BB on/in the substrate is a much more important factor than how many gallons a tank holds when it comes to how big of a bioload a tank can support.
IE: a 40 "show" style tank will support less life than a 40 "breeder" style.
IE: a 40 "show" style tank will support less life than a 40 "breeder" style.