AIO or Parts?

[Manuelnvrz]

So is buying an AIO tank more expensive than buying the parts separately? I was thinking maybe 40-90gal but wanted more of a cuboid tank rather than rectangular. I've looked for tanks and only found the ones at petsmart or Petco. I live in a small city and don't have access to higher end pet stores. If parting out is better, is there a website that sells tanks that have the low iron glass for the crystal clear look? Trying to avoid the aqueon tanks, didn't hear too much good stuff on them. I appreciate all help! Thanks! [emoji1360]

 

[20LogR]

40-90Gal AIO start get get expensive and most people end up adding extra items that you would normally put in a sump anyways. It depends on what you're looking to do in the tank and if you have room for a sump. If you're looking to do a full SPS tank with lots of fish then it may make more sense to do a sump and buy what you want. If you're looking for a softy tank or fish only then I think you can get away with AIO setup. I have both but I ended up adding a skimmer and turf scrubber to my AIO.

There are some amazing SPS nano tanks but most of them are running some kind of sump

 

[Manuelnvrz]

Mainly softies and some fish but not many. I was hoping that I'd get away with a chalice. But I do like the sump/refugium idea.

 

[Manuelnvrz]

I was also wondering a cheaper AIO no less than 30g

 

[marine2463]

What's your budget ?

 

[Manuelnvrz]

I'm thinking 800$ but it has to be worth the 800$

 

[Manuelnvrz]

Or anyone selling one. I'm in the kingman,az area

 

[LetItReef]

Jbj 45
Also check out sca aquariums

 

[Manuelnvrz]

For that Jbj I would need to buy lighting correct

 

[reefwiser]

You can purchase a tank from one of the large online stores. They will ship it to you.
http://www.marinedepot.com/nano-aquarium.html
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/sumps-tanks-refugiums/tanks.html
The AIO tanks you still need to buy a heater and light and ATO(Auto Top )ff ) is also nice to keep the salinity in a small tank constant.
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/tunze-osmolator-nano-3152-auto-top-off.html

 

[Manuelnvrz]

I'm liking that Jbj 45gal. Marine depot has it for 400$ which I don't think is bad at all. Considering I was gonna buy an IM Nuvo 20gal for 300$

 

[Manuelnvrz]

Any good lights that will be the best bang for the buck. I want a plate coral eventually and want to know how much light I should have or at least kno how to calculate it

 

[LetItReef]

Check out Dr Foster& Smith on jbj 45
And also check out Ocean revive or Current Orbit Pro for lighting

 

[Manuelnvrz]

I'll give those lights a check and yeah I will def be getting it from there it's 624 with tax with stand and tank combo. 700$ at marine depot

 

[Manuelnvrz]

Any word on the ocean revive t247 b? Is that the same model or a newer one?

 

[Manuelnvrz]

What about the t2040 from ocean revive? I like it because of the moonlights. Any thoughts or experience with thesev

 

[Manuelnvrz]

Is the tunze 9004 one of the better skimmers for this it is there a newer model?

 

[Manuelnvrz]

Lol anyone?

 

[cmcoker]

Any word on the ocean revive t247 b? Is that the same model or a newer one?

T247 is same as t247b, the t247b has legs that's the only difference I believe

 

[Manuelnvrz]

T247 is same as t247b, the t247b has legs that's the only difference I believe

Any knowledge on the t2040 model they have