is reef ready necessary

[lkpatterson]

I've been looking at a 75 g oceanic reef ready tank. This is all new to me, I plan to start slowly with live rock and fish. Is the reef ready system worth the extra money?

 

[dburr]

If you want a sump it's worth it.
If you don't intend to have a sump, then no it's not worth it.
I guess only tou can really answer that question.
You should read up on the diffent ways to set up and run your aqurium and decide for your self if it's worth it.

 

[steelchromis]

I second that.

 

[dacia]

They were probably looking to see what other people's experiences with those types of tanks are in order to decide whether or not to try it. I don't have one, but maybe someone else would like to comment?

 

[nm reef]

Reef ready is not absolutely needed...but I have run a reef with external overflows and sump/refugium...I fully intend to have my next reef with built in overflows!I believe the design is much more effecient and there are fewer maintenance issues. Plus the appearence is better. It can be done without going reef ready...but I think I'll go with a built in overflow system next time around.

 

[dacia]

In the long run, wouldn't it also be cheaper if the tank had built in overflows rather than constructing something yourself?

 

[michaeltx]

RR is also less likely to leak and rain on the carpet.
the other alternative is hang on overflow which use a siphon to get the water to the sump or filter under the tank. and if this siphon breaks the tank is overflowing.
if you plan on a sump or a fuge anytime down the road IMO yes it is worth the extra money. I wish that I would have on my tanks.
Mike

 

[bdhough]

Considering how much oceanic tanks are...... I would do a sump personally with a tank that size. Thus buy the reef ready....
A 20 gallon sump can add at least 10 gallons of water to your system making it all the more stable. I say at least because it just depends on what water level you keep your sump at.

 

[thomas712]

Welcome to the board lkpatterson
I bought a 90 gallon and had it drilled for like 10 dollars per hole, 2 holes one for drain one for return. all is working fine with the internal overflow, much less of a headache than other ways, Put a Durso standpipe in and you have one quiet system.
Thomas

 

[lkpatterson]

thanks to all!! Very helpfull.