40 breeder upgrade to ???

bubblybubbles · May 15, 2023

Hey all!

I want to upgrade my 40 to something with more room and had an overflow for a sump/refugium. I really don't want to drill a tank myself, especially since I don't have the capability to do so, being in an apartment. I'm wary to get anything big since I'm on the second floor. I can likely do 55-60 max. Issue I'm having though, is any predrilled tanks I find have terrible dimensions. I don't want a short, 12" tall tank and I don't really want a crazy tall one like the 55. No local shops will agree to drill for me. I know they're are hobs, but I've heard horror stories due to suction or lack thereof. So, I'm stuck in a rut.

I could use some advice or recommendations, please.

shakacuz · May 15, 2023

your best bet is to look at your local groups or any local classfields/marketplace to source an already drilled tanks. if buying new is no issue for you, seapora, waterbox, red sea, IM, and cade have great pre-dilled tanks that can be shipped to you but do your research to weigh out your options as recently many have had issues with red sea tanks, and maybe waterbox (I THINK).

there are some companies who make custom dimension tanks who could even drill it for you, i believe. but i do not remember their names, sorry!

Heabel7 · May 15, 2023

I drilled my first tank just recently. Actually much easier than I thought. You could do it in your bathroom with a couple towels and a drill from harbor freight.

do a 60 breeder would be perfect upgrade for what your saying.

bubblybubbles · May 15, 2023

shakacuz said:
your best bet is to look at your local groups or any local classfields/marketplace to source an already drilled tanks. if buying new is no issue for you, seapora, waterbox, red sea, IM, and cade have great pre-dilled tanks that can be shipped to you but do your research to weigh out your options as recently many have had issues with red sea tanks, and maybe waterbox (I THINK).

there are some companies who make custom dimension tanks who could even drill it for you, i believe. but i do not remember their names, sorry!

Thanks for the reply!

The customs seem to be heavily priced and are way out of my budget atm, but I will check for used ones to see if I can find any predrilled.

bubblybubbles · May 15, 2023

Heabel7 said:
I drilled my first tank just recently. Actually much easier than I thought. You could do it in your bathroom with a couple towels and a drill from harbor freight.

do a 60 breeder would be perfect upgrade for what your saying.

Thanks for replying!

I did not know there was a 60 breeder lol. I'll look into that as well.

Rhino · May 15, 2023

60 breeder and see if a local glass company will drill for you. I'm setting up a 60 breeder now, dimensions are great.

Heabel7 · May 15, 2023

60 breeders can be had on sale for $100 at petco. You could break 5 of them trying to drill your own and still be cheaper than most custom places.

nereefpat · May 15, 2023

In your case, I agree that I like the 60 breeder. A 75 is the same footprint but 4" taller at 21"H, and that is a great medium sized tank. I would just get an Aqueon one for cheap and drill it myself. If you absolutely don't want to drill it or have it drilled, a "Reef Ready" 75 would be a good option.

SCA makes a drilled 75 gallon with an internal overflow with the dimensions 36"x24"x20"H.

|Frank| · May 15, 2023

I'm looking at putting this into my 40b.

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