Upgrade or not?

[oceanicblue]

Hello,

Currently have a 110 gallon Oceanic tank. This tank was originally purchased for fresh water use many years ago, therefore it is not reef ready. Over time we switched to saltwater and has been a saltwater tank for about 8 years. Currently the tank is equipted with a trickle filter with a siphon box. I am now considering purchasing a 125 All Glass tank that is reef ready.

Any opinions on the upgrade?

 

[fishdoc11]

Why are you wanting to upgrade? A traditional sump will give you more options for skimmers etc... and a RR tank will be more reliable than a HOB overflow but it really all depends on what you are wanting to do with the tank.
Chris

 

[cee]

For a 15 gallon increase, save yourself some coin and add an overflow yourself to the 110. Some people in the club can probably help you with the drilling (unless the bottom's tempered), and adding the overflow is not difficult.

 

[oceanicblue]

Main reason is looks and of course function. No overflow box in the tank.

 

[fishdoc11]

To add to what Dave said you can even drill the back for an overflow if the bottom is tempered. If a RR is what you want then buy/make one
Chris

 

[Runner]

I've seen somebody in the DIY forum take a dremel tool to the back of his tank and cut vertical overflow slits across about 8" of the top, then silicone a glass external overflow box to the back of the tank to connect the plumbing down to their sump. I thought it was a cool idea that I'd like to try the next time I have to move my tank.

 

[oceanicblue]

Anybody own or know of someone with a AGA with the Mega Flow Overflows. Is this a quality tank?

 

[fishdoc11]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8360560#post8360560 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by oceanicblue
Anybody own or know of someone with a AGA with the Mega Flow Overflows. Is this a quality tank?

Yes it's a quality tank. I have owned a 90 and my current tank is a 120...both AGA RR. Lots and lots of these tanks around with good results.

Chris