drilled tank vs hang on overflow

[darkdruid]

I love my reefs but I can barely afford the hobby. I have to scrimp and save for every piece of equipment and every coral. RR tanks cost quite a bit more than a standard tank and as far as drilling a tank yourself, not that hard. But one mistake and you ruin a tank that I can't afford to replace, and accidents do happen.

RR tanks are great, but can increase the costs in other ways too. For example, special stands with an open bottom to run the plumbing. Not everyone can afford a custom built stand or would want one of the cheap pieces of crap most LFS carry and charge way too much for. My 35 is on a nice, heave table that fits it perfectly, a $5 yard sale find.

If I have to choose a maybe not the best setup in the world or give up my reefs because I can't afford it, I'll take a hang on overflow anyday. Everyone who is posting is missing the point bashing each other, as long as it works and you're happy with it, enjoy it and who gives a crap what anyone else thinks.

 

[Alaskan Reefer]

Drilled if at all possible. Have it professionally done if needed -- the cost will work out similar and gravity is considerably more reliable than any siphon.

 

[GrimReefer82]

stevedola, never was there an argument saying that hang-ons were better than drilled. there was no argument until briangg57 attacked me directly.

everyone here has said that reef ready tanks are better than standard tanks with overflows.

 

[briangg57]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15288059#post15288059 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GrimReefer82
stevedola, never was there an argument saying that hang-ons were better than drilled. there was no argument until briangg57 attacked me directly.

everyone here has said that reef ready tanks are better than standard tanks with overflows.

I believe that you were the one to basically say that I must be retarded because my main pump crapped out and my tank overflowed. And this roofer has 4 guys working full time and does pretty well.LOL . And you are right, a lot of retarded people can't spell the word believe LOL.

 

[Toddrtrex]

I guess I have to say this one more time.

I don't care who started what -- knock it off.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15286842#post15286842 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Toddrtrex
Lets keep the personal attacks and certain words out of this thread.

Thank you.

 

[GrimReefer82]

I have already apologized and haven't attacked anyone since.

 

[Toddrtrex]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15288381#post15288381 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GrimReefer82
I have already apologized and haven't attacked anyone since.

I know you haven't, and I thank you for that.

 

[austin93]

I did extensive research on all the options of getting water to a sump and found the following.
1. If you are getting a siphon overflow get a lifereef. No other comes close to that kind of reliability.
2. Reefready tanks are great for keeping a tank flush to the wall and are very reliable. They trade these things for a major loss in tank real estate.
3. Drilling a tank is what I chose due to the relative ease (I always heard it takes 15 min to drill a hole, 10 min. to psych your self up and 5 min to drill the hole.) I bought mine as a kit from glassholes and its great. Very small in the tank and relatively quiet. Kit even came with the drill bit and a guide. Not bad for 65$.

Good luck.

 

[GrimReefer82]

briangg57, my post was not directed at you. it was not my intention to call you retarded. i should have put it in a nicer way that if you have everything adjusted properly it is impossible for it to overflow and I apologize for that.

 

[Imzadi]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15286302#post15286302 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by briangg57
it doesn't mean that they a retarded. By the way, you mental giant, I know some retarded people that can spell the word believe.

Spell check, before you use spelling as a weapon... I agree, his post is insulting and ignorant... but to reply to it with one that is just as indignant... doesn't help.


Information is important, and the collective is important... there is far too many people in this community to start using insults and non-pc name calling. Fish... we are here for fish, not fights.

 

[stevedola]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15288059#post15288059 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GrimReefer82
stevedola, never was there an argument saying that hang-ons were better than drilled. there was no argument until briangg57 attacked me directly.

everyone here has said that reef ready tanks are better than standard tanks with overflows.

i wasnt talking to you or the other guy. I was simply making a direct statement to the question.

darkdruid,
I dont think its that much more money for RR. maybe 75 to 100 all said and done. FOr the piece of mind you get its well worth it. As for the stand, just drill it.

 

[GrimReefer82]

See, there you go! Why do other members think they have to be involved and insult the original people fighting. All you have done is offended me and ticked me off. Sure the post was insulting but for you to assume that I am ignorant. What happens when you assume something? It makeas an A*S out of U and ME. Congratulations in making the argument resurface! I apologized to everyone involved and all you had to do was keep your fingers off the keys about it. And if my post in any way offends you then I apologize to you also. Just how I feel.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15288519#post15288519 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Imzadi
Spell check, before you use spelling as a weapon... I agree, his post is insulting and ignorant... but to reply to it with one that is just as indignant... doesn't help.


Information is important, and the collective is important... there is far too many people in this community to start using insults and non-pc name calling. Fish... we are here for fish, not fights.

 

[Toddrtrex]

I don't care any more who said what, and who started it.

Knock it off with trying to get the last word it. Let it drop.

 

[fewskillz]

glass-holes.com I highly recommend getting one of their overflow kits and drilling the tank yourself. Thats what I did for my 125. It's worked great for a year now. I'll buy from them again.

The only reason to pay for a RR tank is when you need it flush against the wall.