Best AIO aquariums over 50 gallons?

[Tyguy35]

Hello, I am looking to upgrade from my biocube in the future and am wondering about the best all in one aquariums other than Red Sea. Looking for aquariums over 50g.

Thank you.

 

[LetItReef]

Innovative Marine, Cadlight, Waterbox and Cvue.

 

[Tyguy35]

I will check those ones out. I live in Canada it’s always difficult to come across anything actually in store.

 

[DumpInTheSump]

SC Aquariums.

They're going to be coming out with a 150 gal with external over flow pretty soon too.

 

[Scubafrog]

SC Aquariums.

They're going to be coming out with a 150 gal with external over flow pretty soon too.

By AIO are you referring to an aquarium with the sump/pump chambers in the rear of the display? No stand alone sump?

If so, SC Aquariums doesn't offer an AIO over 50G.

Or are you using AIO to mean an aquarium package that comes with aquarium, sump, plumbing, and stand?

 

[Scubafrog]

Innovative Marine, Cadlight, Waterbox and Cvue.

Waterbox AIO's stop at 50 gallons. They currently don't offer an AIO over 50G.

C-Vue AIO's only go up to 45G.

IM had the SR series that offered large AIO but I'm not sure if they are still available. Although you can still find them sporadically I believe.

CAD Lights has a 75G and 100G in their SAIO Series.

I have done a lot of looking as well as I want to upgrade my Biocube.

 

[DumpInTheSump]

By AIO are you referring to an aquarium with the sump/pump chambers in the rear of the display? No stand alone sump?

If so, SC Aquariums doesn't offer an AIO over 50G.

Or are you using AIO to mean an aquarium package that comes with aquarium, sump, plumbing, and stand?

I interpreted it as all in one package.

 

[Tyguy35]

Well I mean I would prefer the biocube style with the sump in the back as I have never done it any other way. I guess if the price is right I am willing to learn.

 

[Scubafrog]

Well I mean I would prefer the biocube style with the sump in the back as I have never done it any other way. I guess if the price is right I am willing to learn.

IMO, the pros of an AIO is that you don't have the plumbing to deal with. They are easier for rookies like myself and you as everything is self contained in the back. The negatives for me is that I don't like seeing a skimmer or reactor sticking up from the back and you are limited in space for equipment.

The pros of a sump is more water capacity, more room for equipment and refugium and filtration is mostly hidden from sight.