type of tank?

[werp]

What are the pros and cons of a reef ready tank for growing coral?( 120 gal )

[PeeJ]

More reliable, less hassle, more flow....however....more expensive!!

[DeletedAccount]

Possible leakage....

Easier to plumb for a refugium which keeps tank more stable....

[Yancey]

I think the biggest plus is the fact that the tank is pre-plumbed for overflows and drains. Which could be a hastle to get right.

[matt]

I wouldn't consider running a tank that size that's not drilled and plumbed to a sump. Although JimN is a notable exception, most people far prefer to have drilled tanks with internal overflows over running external overflow boxes. I think the Calfo style overflows are especially effective; wish I'd known about them when setting up my 110.

[PeeJ]

Jim Norris' tank is not drilled??

[reefer]

reef ready tanks have lost real estate due to built in overflows.
not soo much a problem on bigger tanks like 150+ gallons, but on smaller tanks it can be a problem. having your tank setup for a calfo style overflow can drive the price of the tank up quite a bit. reef readytanks are already 1.5~2x the cost of standard tanks.
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[matt]

It's really not difficult or expensive to have a tank drilled and find someone to make an overflow for you. WELL WORTH IT!