Should I buy this tank

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  1. JeremyW

    JeremyW Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I have been wanting a put together a really big tank, and I found a 220 on Craigslist with a motivated seller. I got the price down to 300 bucks with stand. The only hang up is that it does not have overflows drilled into it or Reef ready as I think they call it. My current tank is not either and I have never had a reef ready system. Is it a big deal? should I get it and live with it or skip it and hope for something better to come along.
     
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  2. 2in10

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  3. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    with the stand and the tank at 300.00 I would get it and drill holes in it your self or just put a HOB overflow onto it and run with it ;D
     
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  4. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    I would buy it. You can do what rc_mcwaters3 and 2in10 have both recommended!
     
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  5. robwerden

    robwerden Feather Duster

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    You can easily install an overflow box your self or drill. Just check the silicon and make sure it is not leaking.
     
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  6. JeremyW

    JeremyW Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Thanks for the input! I am way to scared to drill so I will use my hob setup.
    Build thread coming up!
     
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  7. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    I would highly recommend drilling it. Find a glass local company to do it for you if you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself.
     
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  8. brunoboarder244

    brunoboarder244 Torch Coral

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    i would get it and drill it, just be careful
     
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  9. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    One of your LFS might even drill it for you.
     
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  10. lmr2o

    lmr2o Millepora

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    I also say to go for it! Good price for a tank/stand. But I imagine you'll spend a nice chunk of change on lighting for a tank that big lol

    Also - drill it yourself. Glass-Holes give you everything you need
     
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