When is a tank too big?

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After reading about pipefish and seahorse care online, it is commonly mentioned that there can possible be tanks 'too big'. This isn't really because the tank is too big, but because the density of small prey items introduced would be too small for the fish to feed, correct? Also, if I was just your average person who fed an average amount, what do you think the largest size tank I can feasibly keep is?
 
After reading about pipefish and seahorse care online, it is commonly mentioned that there can possible be tanks 'too big'. This isn't really because the tank is too big, but because the density of small prey items introduced would be too small for the fish to feed, correct? Also, if I was just your average person who fed an average amount, what do you think the largest size tank I can feasibly keep is?
im assuming your talking about keeping pipefish and seahorses in said tank.
How many do you want to keep?
Whats your budget?
You can spot feed seahorses not sure about pipefish so I wouldn't think its due to food
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 9 25.7%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 6 17.1%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 5 14.3%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 10 28.6%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 25.7%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 5 14.3%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 5.7%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 3 8.6%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 1 2.9%
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