Reef tank with or without drilled holes?

[jardana]

The height of my 135 acrylic is getting to my back, so I am looking for shorter tank and considering 75 or 125 (with shorter stand). I am a little parnoid of sumps/hoses.

I have not used the drip filter that my current tank came with after I got frustrated the correct water flow/level and reading threads about problems with bio-balls. So the big question for you experts is am I making a big mistake by now getting a reef ready tank?

 

[keith burns]

I like reef ready tanks. No over flows or hotb junk.
I thank it is less work.

 

[Sk8r]

On my aquarium---either Oceanic or All Glass---I was so tired when it arrived and set up I actually forgot which---there is a huge flange fitting on the drilled hole that will make that about the last thing that will leak. Look underneath before you buy and reassure yourself. Also, don't get c-clamps [the things that hold on your auto hoses] that will rust: stainless or plastic will make sure the return hose and its ilk never give way. I had far more leaks and spills from a hang-on than I ever will from this one.

 

[masson]

No, reef ready is good. A sump just makes keeping a tank easier.
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-01/gt/index.php
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-04/gt/index.php
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-07/gt/index.php

 

[jardana]

Those links answered most of my questions thank you very much.
I think I will go with reef ready. Just need to choose tank and decide on the kind of sump.
Thanks again.
Sandy