Are white Waterbox stands now black on the inside?

N2950H · May 12, 2019

I can't find the thread again now, but late last night I read a comment here that said the white Waterbox stands now come black on the inside. Can someone please confirm this for me? Their website definitely shows all white cabinets, interior and exterior.

I'm ordering a Frag 80.4 through my LFS tomorrow and wanted a white cabinet, but the white outside / black inside would be a turnoff for me.

Fishface1970 · May 12, 2019

I have been researching for several weeks and have never seen a picture of a white stand with black inside... but you can ask them on their youtube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBNraUQnNi8PxTbNiQFIoPw

Michael Gray · May 13, 2019

I hope not as mine ships June and planning on it being white

N2950H · May 13, 2019

Finally found the thread that mentioned this, but I'm not buying it.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/waterbox-frag-80.564102/#post-5778044

cpbartak · May 15, 2019

I actually believe this is the case. I found this on the Waterbox site:

https://www.waterboxaquariums.com/manuals/

Note the line near the top: "*2019 and newer cabinets have black interior panels"

Michael Gray · May 15, 2019

I asked during the live YouTube show today and they confirmed white stands are white on outside and now black on inside. So there you have it I wanted mine to ship all white. Guess that's out. I'm bummed but well see how it looks in person.

SplishySplashy · May 15, 2019

Michael Gray said:
I asked during the live YouTube show today and they confirmed white stands are white on outside and now black on inside. So there you have it I wanted mine to ship all white. Guess that's out. I'm bummed but well see how it looks in person.

I placed an order for a Frag 80.4 and should be delivered early next week. Once it arrives I will take a pic if I get the new updated cabinet.

N2950H · May 15, 2019

Man, that really bums me out. I ordered a white one as well and definitely want it to be all white. Guess I'll find out next week.

Michael Gray · May 15, 2019

Post pics because they say it looks good. But I dont see it looking good. I'm interested in seeing it. but also wanted it white, all white

SplishySplashy · May 16, 2019

Stumbled upon this video on YouTube showing a 130.4 with the new white / black cabinet.

Michael Gray · May 16, 2019

so the sides on the inside are still white. but the bottom back and divider is black... im ok with that.. what i dont like is the black strip on the top where the doors touch i wish that crossbar was white!

TheHarold · May 16, 2019

I don’t know why they would choose black. That makes it seem darker

Michael Gray · May 16, 2019

TheHarold said:
I don’t know why they would choose black. That makes it seem darker

im thinking it makes it look cleaner meaning you wont see the dirty sump or bottom of the sump to clean out.. i dont like it either... atleast crossbar should be white... oh well nothing we can do now.... lol

jschultzbass · May 16, 2019

Dang that's ugly. That is a horrible decision. So glad I got mine with a white inside.

Michael Gray · May 16, 2019

jschultzbass said:
Dang that's ugly. That is a horrible decision. So glad I got mine with a white inside.

Lucky. I have no choice. To late now

Eder · May 16, 2019

Use white flex seal paint?

N2950H · May 16, 2019

A guy could do that, just irritating to have to DIY a brand new, higher end tank stand. It'll never be as clean as all white from the mfr.

Oh well, first world problems I guess.

SplishySplashy · May 16, 2019

There’s always

Eder said:
Use white flex seal paint?

If this guy can paint his hair, I don't see why we can paint the stand.

Michael Gray · May 17, 2019

HAHAHA

hart24601 · May 17, 2019

I have a white 100.3 coming. That stand color changes seem fine to me. Doesn't look to be any difference when the doors are closed and seems like would be a lot less glare when trying to work in the sump.