Reef Ready Tanks for Freshwater

[Unome]

I know this is waste of money but is anyone doing this? I was wondering if so, what kind of filtering was being used? Wet/dry? Canister? Just checking.

[fishfreek]

A 'reef ready' tank just implys that is has built in overflows. Usually they extend up from the bottom of the tank in 1 corner.

If you use this type of tank then you could use a canister or wet/dry filter on the overflow.

Just plumb the canister or wet/dry to the overflow in the corner and then plumb the return line either to a built in return or plumb the return up and over the back of the tank.

[Unome]

Thanks for the reply. I was unsure as to how this was done or if many people did this with freshwater.

[Dabbler II]

I have a reef ready style for my freshwater tank. I installed a wet/dry sump. I figured that if I wanted to go to salt water that I would be ready for it. It is easy to care for and your tank is always toped up and looking good. If I buy anymore new tanks they will always be reef ready. (unless it is a 10-30 gal tank)

[slipknottin]

Originally posted by Dabbler II
If I buy anymore new tanks they will always be reef ready.

ditto! :cool:

[gcvt]

Same here! And if I ever empty out my planted 55, I'll be drilling that for overflows too. Sumps rock.

[superstein61]

Ditto for me as well. I picked up my 72 gallon Reef ready because it was on sale at a great price. I also have it hooked up to a wet/dry sump. I love the sump - I can throw the heater in there and basically keep everything out of sight in the tank - and nothing behind it.

Plus as someone mentioned above, your water level in the tank always remain the same - which gives a great look. I am sold on the built in overflow