Downgrading from 125 to 40g breeder

[Ramon Estevez]

So with the new baby and back surgery I decided my 125gal tank was too much to maintain. I went with a 40 gallon breeder from Petco. I wanted to get some advice on whether to run a sump or is some of the newer backpack filtration and skimmer a good enough option these days to run a successful mixed reef. Thanks

 

[Fence13]

Run a sump if you can find sometime to drill it for you. The hob is never as good as the in sump models

 

[oceanslide]

If you are able to, 100% plumb your tank to a sump!

 

[Fence13]

Oops double post

 

[Benga]

I recently set up a 40B, definitely drill the tank and setup a sump, it makes it a million times nicer. On a small tank like this real estate comes in handy

 

[Benga]

oops double post

 

[cgdcinc]

I agree with the above. I would run a sump. I have a 29 without and a 50 with. The sump just makes so many things easier. Hides all the equipment. All in ones will cut you short on space for all the equipment imo.

 

[Ramon Estevez]

Can you drill the 40 gallon tanks? From petco? I also already filled the tank up could I drill it while being set up?

 

[Fence13]

Questionable but I wouldn't risk it if already full

 

[Onedeadbob]

I would not drill it while full. Thread below shows those tanks are drillable on back glass.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/aqueon-40-breeder-drilling.213796/