What tank size to go with??

[DMD123]

As J jaws7777 mentioned the bottom of a lot of commercial made tank can be a no drill situation since they temper the glass. Usually done to keep cost down because they can go with a thinner glass if tempered.

Since I used a custom tank manufacturer I ordered my tank with 3/4" plate glass on the bottom and then did 5/8" all the way around with low iron on the front and sides. At times I kind of wish I did a sump instead of canisters but I can live with it for now. I could always add an external box and set it up in the future. But I say do it now in the planning/set up process.

 

[DRteugelsi]

Yeah i am going to have to watch out for that. That's why i am thinking about just splurging and going with the reef ready one i mean it's only $100 more, right?

 

[DMD123]

If you can buy pre-drilled I would go that way for sure.

 

[thefredpit]

me too why risk messing it up

 

[twentyleagues]

Yeah i am going to have to watch out for that. That's why i am thinking about just splurging and going with the reef ready one i mean it's only $100 more, right?

Yup that's the way to go. If you don't I think you will regret it later.

 

[DRteugelsi]

If you can buy pre-drilled I would go that way for sure.

Yup that's the way to go. If you don't I think you will regret it later.

I was going to drill it either way the main problem i would have is creating the weir and what not to ensure proper flow.

I'm in no rush, though i would like to have a set up in the mean time.

 

[twentyleagues]

Mines reef ready. The only thing I wish was different was drain size 1", wish it was 1.5".

 

[DRteugelsi]

Mines reef ready. The only thing I wish was different was drain size 1", wish it was 1.5".

What brand did you go with?

 

[twentyleagues]

What brand did you go with?

Marineland

 

[DRteugelsi]

That's what I am looking at. so I am going to have small drains as well... But thats alright ill make it work with the dual drains i think ill be able to get the flow rate im looking for anyway.