Looking to buy a 120 gallon to drill-Any Suggestions ?

[joegoersch]

I currently have a 29 gallon tank and 29 gallon refugium FOWLR with a feather duster and anemone, all thriving.

I'm thinking about upgrading to a 75 gallon or 120 gallon tank. It's rather difficult to decide on a tank as most places seem not to have them in stock, but rather you have to order them. Any suggestions on good brands ? I looked at the 75 gallon rimless from deep blue, but am not crazy about the overflow design (size/looks).

Any thoughts on best looking/durable 120 gallon tanks ? I'm thinking about drilling myself and maybe building a coast-to-coast overflow.

I am considering the DB 120 gallon NON-reef ready and just drilling it myself, but hard to find out from company if back glass is tempered. I'm also looking at a 120 from AGA http://www.pets-warehouse.com/Vpasp/shopexd.asp?id=91023 and would appreciate any input.

Also, from an aesthetic point, would a non-rimless (i.e. rimmed) look o.k. with no canopy and lights hanging above it ? What's the best looking reef-capable lights for a 120 gallon tank (48 x 24 x 24) ?

Thanks !

Joe:flower:

I'm wondering also

 

[Imbarrie]

Looking for a 120 also.

Getting some pricing on the DB tank and probably going with that. IMO I would get the DB RR. There is only one corner overflow and it is already set up professionally.
I think by the time you get a non-RR drilled with an appropriate overflow you will have spent the same amount of money than buying a RR tank to begin with.
I like DIY projects but when it comes to the integrity of a tank, I will leave that up to those with tons more experience.

 

[greengny]

I have a used Oceanic 120 Tech Tank (Starfire glass) for sale if you guys have any interest.

 

[Imbarrie]

Ygpm

 

[thirty5]

I just looked at my brand new 75 RR DB and all 45 pieces are tempered... Well at least that is what it says on the glass. Not sure if they use the same glass for non-rr