Which would be easier?

[crobattt]

Ok, so i have a 75 Gallon Aquarium right now, that i'm in the process of switching to a reef, but i can't decide. The 75 gallon i have now isn't reef ready and does not have a sump. The stand that it is on doesn't have a place for a sump. Do you think it would be easier to put a overflow box on the back and run it to a sump, or would it be better if i bought a RR tank, about a 120 gallon, and got a good stand and transfered all my stuff over. I like both ways, because it would be less stressful on the fish if i kept the 75 gallon, but if i were to find an 120 gallon tank i could do a lot more, it would be RR and i would have more options for fish and coral, and the sump could be under the stand. I'm going back and foward on what to do! Help me choose lol!

Oh and btw, sorry for so many threads :c...

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Crobattt;719781 wrote: Ok, so i have a 75 Gallon Aquarium right now, that i'm in the process of switching to a reef, but i can't decide. The 75 gallon i have now isn't reef ready and does not have a sump. The stand that it is on doesn't have a place for a sump. Do you think it would be easier to put a overflow box on the back and run it to a sump, or would it be better if i bought a RR tank, about a 120 gallon, and got a good stand and transfered all my stuff over. I like both ways, because it would be less stressful on the fish if i kept the 75 gallon, but if i were to find an 120 gallon tank i could do a lot more, it would be RR and i would have more options for fish and coral, and the sump could be under the stand. I'm going back and foward on what to do! Help me choose lol!

Oh and btw, sorry for so many threads :c...

Also there is a used 150 gallon i've seen for sale. but is 150 gallon a good tank?

 

[KrisDeitz]

If you can Get a bigger tank do it. Just know that the bigger they are the more it cost to get it going and keep it going

 

[crobattt]

PFCDeitz;719784 wrote: If you can Get a bigger tank do it. Just know that the bigger they are the more it cost to get it going and keep it going

Ok. I'll probably end up upgrading. Is the 150 too tall? the one i was looking at is 4 foot so it is pretty high :l and i don't know if any coral stay at the bottom of the tank.

 

[gnashty]

Crobattt;719787 wrote: Ok. I'll probably end up upgrading. Is the 150 too tall? the one i was looking at is 4 foot so it is pretty high :l and i don't know if any coral stay at the bottom of the tank.

4 ft should be the length not the depth. If I were you I would stay at or under a depth of 24" for both lighting and "reachability". I would upgrade before I would turn your existing tank into a reef but thats just me....I guess its not absolutely necessary.

 

[basscyn]

Having had a 75 with A hang on back overflow box...go with a reef ready whenever possible!

 

[crobattt]

So i'm guessing it's better to not use an overflow box?

So, has anybody used these?

 

[basscyn]

Crobattt;719821 wrote: So i'm guessing it's better to not use an overflow box?

So, has anybody used these?
http://www.marineandreef.com/Nova_Extreme_T5_Aquarium_Lighting_Current_USA_p/rcu01123.htm">http://www.marineandreef.com/Nova_Extreme_T5_Aquarium_Lighting_Current_USA_p/rcu01123.htm</a>[/QUOTE]


I have that on my 75!:up:

Great fixture!

 

[jennm]

I have a 75RR as well as a 120RR on consignment...

 

[rodasphoto]

PM sent about 120RR on consignment,

 

[rdnelson]

Bigger is always better right??? LOL Seriously, you will be much happier I think with a RR tank. That doesn't mean you can't go with a HOB Overflow and still do a sump. That is what I have currently and it seems to work fine (even though it is a homemade one). But, I would sure rather have a RR. Just a much cleaner look overall.