Aquaforest aquarium reviews?

[fishski13]

Hey guys, so I have been looking to get a new and bigger aquarium for a while and I have had limited options and really wanted to get an aquaforest aquarium but they werent available here. Now BRS has them so I am really interested in getting one. Anyone have any experience or thoughts on it? Anyone have any idea of the quality and entire setup with all the plumping?

 

[blaxsun]

What size are you looking at? Not to steer you away from Aquaforest, but I'd also look at the new G2 Reefer tanks from Red Sea as the 350 and higher sizes have dual returns and a wealth of upgraded features.

 

[gbroadbridge]

Hey guys, so I have been looking to get a new and bigger aquarium for a while and I have had limited options and really wanted to get an aquaforest aquarium but they werent available here. Now BRS has them so I am really interested in getting one. Anyone have any experience or thoughts on it? Anyone have any idea of the quality and entire setup with all the plumping?

I'm waiting on others to do the beta testing before I look at one

 

[fishski13]

I'm waiting on others to do the beta testing before I look at one

yeah I feel that. I already use multiple of there other products which are very quality.

 

[fishski13]

What size are you looking at? Not to steer you away from Aquaforest, but I'd also look at the new G2 Reefer tanks from Red Sea as the 350 and higher sizes have dual returns and a wealth of upgraded features.

Yeah I have looked at all the different options available in the US, and Red Sea is at the bottom of my list. Just the constant stories of seam breaking and than the poor and lack of customer service is not something I want to risk.

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

Hey guys, so I have been looking to get a new and bigger aquarium for a while and I have had limited options and really wanted to get an aquaforest aquarium but they werent available here. Now BRS has them so I am really interested in getting one. Anyone have any experience or thoughts on it? Anyone have any idea of the quality and entire setup with all the plumping?

The AF aquariums is sexy! I would of definitely jumped on the 48 when I was shopping for a new tank. I went with the 200xl as it's the size I want.

The Nyos Opus is also a great looking ta k but only available in 1 size and available in the EU only.

 

[fishski13]

The AF aquariums is sexy! I would of definitely jumped on the 48 when I was shopping for a new tank. I went with the 200xl as it's the size I want.

The Nyos Opus is also a great looking ta k but only available in 1 size and available in the EU only.

Yeah I can agree on they look very sleek and love the very clean look of the sump. Just want to make sure all the plumbing is good cause I have no experience with plumping, just AIO

 

[blaxsun]

Yeah I have looked at all the different options available in the US, and Red Sea is at the bottom of my list. Just the constant stories of seam breaking and than the poor and lack of customer service is not something I want to risk.

Well, I think you've been poorly informed (there haven't been seam issues in years and Red Sea support is top notch) - but hey, the AF looks like a nice tank as well. Beat of luck!

 

[polyppal]

I noticed those today on BRS - they look like every other plug & play glass/mdf reef setup to me.
they're prob manufacturing all these in the same Chinese factory and just slap a different brand on em...

 

[rtparty]

I noticed those today on BRS - they look like every other plug & play glass/mdf reef setup to me.
they're prob manufacturing all these in the same Chinese factory and just slap a different brand on em...

The stand is not mdf and is way better than other Chinese systems. It's layered plywood and ridiculously stout.

 

[A Young Reefer]

Yeah I have looked at all the different options available in the US, and Red Sea is at the bottom of my list. Just the constant stories of seam breaking and than the poor and lack of customer service is not something I want to risk.

I would reconsider that, the seam issues have been “fixed” Since the v3 of Red Sea reefer tanks. The G2 should not have the problem as well.
I have the v3 and couldn’t be happier.
you could look at Cade they are good as well.

 

[fishski13]

Well, I think you've been poorly informed (there haven't been seam issues in years and Red Sea support is top notch) - but hey, the AF looks like a nice tank as well. Beat of luck!

Have you taken a look at the Red Sea Facebook page? There is a seam break every other day on there.

 

[blaxsun]

Have you taken a look at the Red Sea Facebook page? There is a seam break every other day on there.

Why would I? I have a Red Sea and haven't had any issues... G2 models have thicker glass, new marine-spec cabinets, etc. But hey, what do I know...

Cade is also a great choice (albeit a bit more expensive).

 

[fishski13]

Why would I? I have a Red Sea and haven't had any issues... G2 models have thicker glass, new marine-spec cabinets, etc. But hey, what do I know...

Cade is also a great choice (albeit a bit more expensive).

Yeah Cade is a bit expensive compared to most other brands.

And not trying to argue about Red Sea with you. And I get there is a new model, but its the reputation of Red Sea which they carry with them, what prevents these new models from having similar issues in a couples months or years like the previous models. Spending thousands of dollars on anything means I put trust in that brand, to give me a tank that's quality and able to hold at least 10 years. And with the reputation Red Sea has built over the last few years, I am not going to take that risk.

 

[blaxsun]

Yeah Cade is a bit expensive compared to most other brands.

And not trying to argue about Red Sea with you. And I get there is a new model, but its the reputation of Red Sea which they carry with them, what prevents these new models from having similar issues in a couples months or years like the previous models. Spending thousands of dollars on anything means I put trust in that brand, to give me a tank that's quality and able to hold at least 10 years. And with the reputation Red Sea has built over the last few years, I am not going to take that risk.

What tank size are you looking at?

 

[OutColdCRNA]

Also just saw the aqua forest tank on BRS and am shopping for an upcoming large build. This may throw something new in my plans. Would really like to hear some other insight on these tanks!

 

[gmoney243]

I just received my AF 605 on July 1st and made a build thread. Feel free to ask anything about the tank. So far i am very pleased with the tank and stand.

 

[fishski13]

I just received my AF 605 on July 1st and made a build thread. Feel free to ask anything about the tank. So far i am very pleased with the tank and stand.

Same, I already ordered one and just got it this past Tuesday, going to be building it soon.

 

[gbroadbridge]

Hey guys, so I have been looking to get a new and bigger aquarium for a while and I have had limited options and really wanted to get an aquaforest aquarium but they werent available here. Now BRS has them so I am really interested in getting one. Anyone have any experience or thoughts on it? Anyone have any idea of the quality and entire setup with all the plumping?

I'm very interested as AF are pretty big in Australia.

I'm itching to upgrade from my Aquaforest 326 as it is just not as big as it looked in the dealer and everything is crying for more space.

 

[Cell]

Well, I think you've been poorly informed (there haven't been seam issues in years and Red Sea support is top notch) - but hey, the AF looks like a nice tank as well. Beat of luck!

I've noticed them popping up again the past week or two. I can't find the thread now though.