Does size of res matter?
 

Im redesining my current setup I am currently using a res for ease of filling and to limit pump backpressure. Now if I went w/ a smaller res. would that lower cooling performance? I think that water temps stablize after an hour or so; thus a res wouldnt matter. am I off base? ANyway here are the 2 res. I'm thinkning of making, both articles from sweclockers
smaller res
larger res

Btw does any1 know any specs of the upcoming Danger Den res?

Thanks for the replies

Some chicks say that width is more important, while others prefer length... but almost all chicks agree that size DOES matter. I'm running 1/2" ID hose... :D :D :D ...think about it... I get about 4 GPM when I pee.

Seriously, unless you're using a copper res, the size isn't going to affect temps materially. The more time the water rests in the res--less motion in the ocean-- the easier the system will be to bleed. A res with a wider diameter has more volume and has a larger surface area (air/water contact area), and will allow air bubbles to collect at the surface easier. Res layout is more important than size.

the water temps will rise and drop quicker with a smaller res, but max temp will be the same