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12/23/2007, 10:48 PM
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Location: Culver City California
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Reef Ready Tanks.
Hello I am looking at buying a 120g to 200g tank and notice that some have option of being a "reef ready" tank. I am planning on setting up a reef tank and was just wonder what is the difference between the standard and "reef ready" tank.
Plus if you guys have any recommendations on tanks that are 120 to 200 gallon that would be great. I like the Oceanic Tech 120g so far but was hoping for just a little bit bigger. Thanks |
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12/23/2007, 10:54 PM
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reef ready tanks already have the built in overflows
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12/23/2007, 11:14 PM
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 To Reef Central Further down the forum list they have a forum for (the very poor hobbist J/K) 180 gal and above. There a lot of people post pictures of their tanks, as well as threads from their builds from start to finish! I think you will get a lot of ideas as to what size would best fit you needs! 
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12/23/2007, 11:28 PM
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Yes, RR tanks have built in overflows for drains and returns. If you get a standard tank, you will either drill the tank or use a hang on back type overflow. Reef Ready is much easier in my opinion. As for a tank, I personally like Oceanic. They have lifetime warranties for workmanship.
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Just my grain of salt... Current Tank Info: 135G Oceanic Mixed, 4 x 140W VHO, Octopus NW200, 3 x Koralia 4's, 30G Sump, 140# Live Rock, 120# Live Sand, ATO |
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12/24/2007, 12:39 AM
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Thanks for clearing that up =)
As you can see i am really new to Reef tanks but i am really excited about jumping into the hobby. I love reading everyones exp. and have learned alot but still get confused with some of the lingo. Thanks again |
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12/24/2007, 01:06 AM
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Reef ready is much better than a HOB (Hang on back) overflow.
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12/24/2007, 12:00 PM
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Definitely get the reef ready. It will save you a lot of headaches.
Before you buy/set it up, read up on sumps and refugiums. If the reef-ready tank comes with a wet/dry filter, you'll either want to modify it or get a new sump/refugium for the best possible performance. Oceanic is a good brand.
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"So long, and thanks for all the fish" Current Tank Info: 125g reef, gobies, cardinals, softies and LPS; 36g Neo Nano tank; 10+ FW tanks |
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