Elos System 100 or Cadlights Artisan II 70

[Jay Wee]

Hi nano reefers,

 

Looking for some opinion here. I'm going bigger, well not that big but significantly bigger from my 24g Nano. I've narrowed down to 2 options.

 

The Elos System 100....... or

 

 

Cadlights Artisan II 70.

 

I know very well that the Elos systems are like the Rolls Royce of aquarium and I'm prepared to drop the $$$ if I have to. Might have to sell my leica or canon gear . Whoever's interested PM me.

 

And then I found the Cadlights Artisan II 70g. Definitely looks like an Elos but significantly cheaper. If I went with the Cadlights Artisan I would have a lot of $$$ left TO BUY MORE CORALS!!!! AHHHHH. But I've read horrendous reviews on this forum and other reef forums on the cad lights. But they might be the older version of the Artisan. I know they made improvements on the new Artisan II specifically the stand. Its not some cheap Ikea particle board anymore.

 

So I'm inviting owners of Elos System and Cadlights Artisan II Aquarium to share their experience of owning these tanks.

[VABumpkin]

You know elos is no longer in the US right?

[Lawnman]

You know elos is no longer in the US right?

I didn't! What happened to Elos USA? My vote is Elos I loved my mini.

[TristanC]

Damn upgrade time huh? Wish I had the dough for one. For the price I would go with cad, if you run into quality issues make them fix it lol..

 

I thought coralvue is now the us distributor for Elos.

[Jay Wee]

You know elos is no longer in the US right?

I know they moved their US distribution to Coral Vue. The same guys responsible for Maxspect and Reef Octopus. I've just contacted them and waiting for a reply to see where I can get my hands on an Elos System.

[JR!]

without a doubt go with the elos

[Jay Wee]

Damn upgrade time huh? Wish I had the dough for one. For the price I would go with cad, if you run into quality issues make them fix it lol..

 

I thought coralvue is now the us distributor for Elos.

Ha I know. I have idiotic friends buying me expensive Watanabei Angel and lyretail Anthias and now I'm forced to upgrade to a bigger tank. And my fiance promised me to fill my tank with corals when I get a bigger tank. So HELL YEAH!. Well she has no idea what she's in for. She's ####ed. I'm going for a sand bed full of captain America Paly and Armor of God Zoa. hahaha

 

I do wanna give Cadlights a chance. I do like their aquarium. Hoping someone here who owns one can give me their opinion.

[cees]

elos all the way! they are the maybach of aquariums lol

[VABumpkin]

sounds good. i'd go with elos in that case.

[Jay Wee]

without a doubt go with the elos

Big fan of your ADA 60f. I was actually considering a ADA 120-p. But after factoring in a custom stand, custom sump, overflow, skimmer, yada yada yada, Holy mollie kaching $$$$$.

 

elos all the way! they are the maybach of aquariums lol

Indeed.

[JR!]

Big fan of your ADA 60f. I was actually considering a ADA 120-p. But after factoring in a custom stand, custom sump, overflow, skimmer, yada yada yada, Holy mollie kaching $$$$$.

 

Indeed.

thanks man. they are awesome tanks without a doubt. im really glad i decided to go with the 60f

[1.0reef]

Neither lol, if you really like these 2, Elos by far.

[Jay Wee]

Neither lol, if you really like these 2, Elos by far.

Your Fukien Tea Tree is dope!

[Jay Wee]

Any Cadlights Artisan II owners willing to share your views?

[ReviloM]

I can help you out.

 

Cadlights 75G is 974.99 http://www.cadlights.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=47&products_id=253

 

 

or

 

SCA 65G Starfire for 799.99 http://www.scaquariums.com/product_p/sca-65.htm

 

 

I have the SCA 65G Starfire. Here is my thread with images of the tank: http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/327800-65g-deepwater-sps-and-anthias-only-tankupdated/

 

 

 

 

P.S. I have had a cadlights tank before. The craftsmanship is pretty good but the customer services sucks and is a pain to deal with.

[JR!]

wow the sca is really awesome looking. id look more into that

[1.0reef]

What about Reefoctopus tanks? I've seen no reviews on them and the tanks alone seem to be pretty nicely priced.

[Jay Wee]

I can help you out.

 

Cadlights 75G is 974.99 http://www.cadlights.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=47&products_id=253

 

 

or

 

SCA 65G Starfire for 799.99 http://www.scaquariums.com/product_p/sca-65.htm

 

 

I have the SCA 65G Starfire. Here is my thread with images of the tank: http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/327800-65g-deepwater-sps-and-anthias-only-tankupdated/

 

 

 

 

P.S. I have had a cadlights tank before. The craftsmanship is pretty good but the customer services sucks and is a pain to deal with.

 

Thanks for the recco! Can't believe I've never heard of SCA. Gonna look into that for sure. But I'm just a sucker for white glossy cabinets. But it's quite easy for me to paint it white.

 

Really enjoy your build thread. Digging your bare bottom and minimal scape.

[Jay Wee]

What about Reefoctopus tanks? I've seen no reviews on them and the tanks alone seem to be pretty nicely priced.

I did look into Reef Octopus but the largest they have is 48 gallons. And it's actually quite pricey for a 48 gallon $1400++ for a full system.

[ReviloM]

Thanks! Cadlights and SCA are major competitors in Cali. I got frustrated with cadlights and stumbled upon to SCA and been happy every since. The shipping is done by freight delivery. . The only difference is that you missed the free shipping sale I got a hold of.

[JR!]

now i wanna order the sca.....damn this thread.

[ReviloM]

You won't regret it if you did. Give me a sec. let me check and see if any of the local stores have a free shipping sale on the aquariums. SCA allows the LFS to sale the tanks for them and sometimes they run specials like when I got mine.

[Jay Wee]

I know me too. Damn the ####er who started this thread.

[JR!]

that would be amazing.

[ReviloM]

Ok. I looked and currently no special for free shipping at any of the retailers. You can call SCA and see if they have a specials coming soon.