Katcon Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Hey all, I am looking to get back into the hobby after 6 years off. Had to leave my custom 300g in wall tank and setup in our last house when we moved. This time I am looking for something much smaller. Probably something around 30-50g. I would like it sort of all in one enclosed equipment as much as possible. Meaning I am a OCD neat freak so don’t want a bunch of stuff hanging off or showing. Lol. My last tank was accessed from a closet behind it so was perfect. Looking for 30-50g, led’s for mixed reef, sump in stand (if needed), prefer open top and maybe put a screen over to help,with condensation. I will hook up ATOmand controller later most likely. 1 Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 For All In Ones, Innovative Marine makes nice tanks. Choose from their 25, 30, 50 gallons. For sumps, Red Sea Reefers are great, although a bit expensive. 3 Quote Link to comment
Lawnman Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Waterbox and Red Sea for sumped tanks imo. If you want a AIO Waterbox has some nice cubes all starphire glass. You can get a 20 gallon for 199. 1 Quote Link to comment
up.left Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Red sea or buy a 1/2" thick aquamaxx tank and have it drilled. I really like the 48.2 gallon display. Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Innovative Marine or Red Sea 1 Quote Link to comment
Katcon Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 The Red Sea MAX NANO Complete Reef System seems pretty good. Anybody have one they can offer a review on? Comes complete and ready to go. Quote Link to comment
Katcon Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 So I am leaning towards the Red Sea max nano complete system or the Red Sea MAX E-Series 170 Rimless Aquarium 45 Gallons with AI Hydra 26 HD LED Light. Any thoughts? Any benefits on going with the closed lid of the rear max nano over the open top of the rimless? More condensation and heat I imagine on the closed top. On the 170 open top I could put a screen over the top Quote Link to comment
Katcon Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 Does Red Sea not sell the all in one system with the canopy anymore. Can’t find it online Quote Link to comment
Lawnman Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 44 minutes ago, Katcon said: Does Red Sea not sell the all in one system with the canopy anymore. Can’t find it online Get a sumped tank. Quote Link to comment
Katcon Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 15 hours ago, Lawnman said: Get a sumped tank. I looked online for the RSM all in one that has the sump and lid but can't can't find them any where. Did they stop making the ones with the lids? Quote Link to comment
MainelyReefer Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 My buddy has the Red Sea max nano complete and when he moved it stayed at my house for over a month.... I hated it. It was loud when skimming, filtration is proprietary and customization is limited. When people rave about the Red Sea tanks they are mostly talking about the reefer series(sumped). Even the bracket that holds the light on the max nano sucks as it's dead center of the tank making it ugly when you upgrade to two lights down the road(you will upgrade likely from a single Prime as shadowing will become an issue as corals grow, my buddy runs two). For AIO's innovative marine has it figured out, for sumped systems Red Sea is the golden standard. Quote Link to comment
Katcon Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 40 minutes ago, GraniteReefer said: My buddy has the Red Sea max nano complete and when he moved it stayed at my house for over a month.... I hated it. It was loud when skimming, filtration is proprietary and customization is limited. When people rave about the Red Sea tanks they are mostly talking about the reefer series(sumped). Even the bracket that holds the light on the max nano sucks as it's dead center of the tank making it ugly when you upgrade to two lights down the road(you will upgrade likely from a single Prime as shadowing will become an issue as corals grow, my buddy runs two). For AIO's innovative marine has it figured out, for sumped systems Red Sea is the golden standard. Thanks for the feedback. I am just not sure if I like the rimless tanks. Splash spill over bothers me 🙂 Quote Link to comment
edgewater Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 IM or Red Sea. Goodluck with the new build my friend 🙂 Quote Link to comment
A Little Blue Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Another vote for Red Sea. Quote Link to comment
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