CAD Light's 45G Shallow Reef Versa -- Any reviews?

Isaac Alves · Jan 10, 2016

Still planning the reef aquarium. I want to get something that is unique and artistically pleasing. As well as provides a good habit for the coral. I'm seriously thinking about the CAD Light's 45G Shallow Reef Versa.

Salty1962 · Jan 10, 2016

CAD's customer services has a lot to be desired but their tanks and stands are pretty awesome. I have a 70G Artisan II and I love it.

cnseekatz · Jan 11, 2016

I've got this tank. It's beautiful. I love it.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/chris-cadlights-45g-shallow.228181/#post-2671981
http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/353481-chris-cad-lights-45g-shallow-new-tank-video/

That being said, the plumbing is a pain in the butt.

Salty1962 · Jan 11, 2016

cnseekatz said:
I've got this tank. It's beautiful. I love it.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/chris-cadlights-45g-shallow.228181/#post-2671981
http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/353481-chris-cad-lights-45g-shallow-new-tank-video/

That being said, the plumbing is a pain in the butt.

That's an awesome tank! I agree on plumbing, I found a lot of my pieces on Coralvue's website. Thanks for sharing!

cnseekatz · Jan 11, 2016

Let me know if you end up pulling the trigger on it. I'd love to see what you put together!

Isaac Alves · Jan 13, 2016

Your build journal on nano is awesome. Beautiful reef. Were you able upgrade to the artisan all wood stand? Just curious if you customized your order through CADlights.

Salty1962 · Jan 13, 2016

isaacalves said:
Your build journal on nano is awesome. Beautiful reef. Were you able upgrade to the artisan all wood stand? Just curious if you customized your order through CADlights.

+1 on the cabinets, they are rock solid. The finish is very good and with the way they are fitted, the sump area is pretty much leak proof. You just need to add a piece of wood in the front of the sump area to make it waterproof.