AIO Aquarium Brands

koifishy · Mar 19, 2016

So I've started the shopping process for an AIO aquarium. My first choice would be Red Sea, but that seems over my budget. I've also look at Innovative Marine. What are some AIO brands that you would recommend for a first saltwater tank? My budget is less than $700 and I want a glass aquarium that's less than 36 gallons and can sustain/thrive LPS and soft corals.

LetItReef · Mar 19, 2016

Not AIO but a complete set- SCA aquariums

Or Fluval M90

Broadfield · Mar 19, 2016

What does your $700 budget need to include? i.e. tank, stand, lights, skimmer, pump, heater, etc?

rockinzebra457 · Mar 19, 2016

I have the fluval m60 and really like it besides the design of the back compartments. If I had to start over again I would get the innovative marine lagoon 25 a nice light.

adamfrer12 · Mar 19, 2016

I love my innovative marine 40 gal aio tank is about 350 could set up total lights and all for around 700

Chac317 · Mar 19, 2016

I also love my IM 40 but if you want under 36 gallons I'd suggest one of the lagoons from innovative marine. The extra space is nice for aquascaping. I think there is a 20 something gallon

pdt7361 · Mar 19, 2016

You should look at the Coralife Biocube 29. The newest version comes with all LEDs instead of power compacts like the version before. Their AIO system plus an inTank media basket and a small skimmer (like Aquaticlife 115) will cost you well under $700.

Bunnee911 · Mar 19, 2016

I have about that much in my Coralife Biocube29.
When did they change to all led?

reefwiser · Mar 20, 2016

Yes the question would be the 700 dollars an all in price. Because you have a lot of equipment to add to an AIO to get it up and running.

Brian Kim · Mar 20, 2016

Take a look at JBJ 30 Rimless

helen ann · Mar 20, 2016

Bunnee911 said:
I have about that much in my Coralife Biocube29.
When did they change to all led?

Just found this ....

(oh I want it - LOL)

https://reefbuilders.com/2016/03/17/new-coralife-led-biocube-refreshes-iconic-aio-brand/

Jakepen · Mar 20, 2016

I went the AIO route, IM Fusion 30l. Im well over $700 after everything. Well over 1 well over 2 thousand even. Just depends on the equipment you get.

Bunnee911 · Mar 20, 2016

Oh Helen! Now I want it. Mine is less than a year old. Reckon it holds 29 g now? (They don't really hold that much).

pdt7361 · Mar 20, 2016

Helen...that's the one that I was referring to also. They added some height to it which increases to 32g. Will be interesting to see the LED layout that they have in the hood.