Cube Tank Options

horseplay · Jul 28, 2018

Getting a cube tank. Trying to decide among the options. Here I list the negatives.

scaquarium 50. 24"x24"x20". $765+$40. Only one drain.
red sea reefer 170. 24"x20"x20". $995. only 20" depth and the overflow box is quite big.
waterbox 47". 24"x24"x22". $1399. expensive.
nuvo 40. 24"x20"x19". $350+$350=$700. all in one it is short front to back.

Would like to hear some thoughts on these tanks (or others that I have overlooked).

Genomecop · Jul 28, 2018

Sry. Phone posted multiple times

Genomecop · Jul 28, 2018

Deleted multiple mobile posts.

Genomecop · Jul 29, 2018

Check out Glass Cages.

Redleg · Jul 29, 2018

Marineland 60g 24x24x24 $500

Genomecop · Jul 29, 2018

24x24x24 starts at 374 from GlassCages.

TheEngineer · Jul 29, 2018

I have the 50g SCA cube and really like it. You can ask them to drill more holes for you if you want them. I wish I knew that before

Barrett · Jul 29, 2018

My sca 50 came with 3 holes drilled in the overflow box. I didn’t use the provided durso stand pipe and made my own Herbie drain and it is dead silent. I love the tank and would buy it again without hesitation.

Ron Reefman · Jul 29, 2018

I made my own. It's 24x24x20 and is 3/8th glass and rimless. It's an easy build if you are at all handy. I think the glass and RTV silicone cost about $250 all together. If you want to try and would like advice or support, just ask!

P9080011 by Ron Lindensmith, on Flickr

P9130001 by Ron Lindensmith, on Flickr

20180622_143629 by Ron Lindensmith, on Flickr

cgdcinc · Jul 29, 2018

Sca will drill holes for your tank wherever you want. Just give Steve a call. As far as package value it’s hard to beat. I have the 50 and love it. 2 years and no issues.

horseplay · Jul 30, 2018

Ron Reefman said:
I made my own. It's 24x24x20 and is 3/8th glass and rimless. It's an easy build if you are at all handy. I think the glass and RTV silicone cost about $250 all together. If you want to try and would like advice or support, just ask!

Very impressive but well beyond my ability even though I consider myself somewhat handy.

horseplay · Jul 30, 2018

cgdcinc said:
Sca will drill holes for your tank wherever you want. Just give Steve a call. As far as package value it’s hard to beat. I have the 50 and love it. 2 years and no issues.

Thanks. I sent an email to ask to drill for an overflow like this:

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/eclipse-m-overflow-box-800-gph-eshopps.html

horseplay · Jul 30, 2018

Thank you all for your suggestions!

horseplay · Aug 2, 2018

Emailed SCA. They can do whatever but I asked for a drawing to no avail. The 50g will be about $950 with a synergy type of overflow. Plus 2 months wait time.

Another contender. IM 40 EXT, on sale now $510 + $350 + $250 sump = $1010. Similarly priced to the red sea, maybe better quality without the huge overflow in the tank