First tank upgrade

Gerard Viola · Jan 6, 2020

First off, starting my first thread here.

I currently have a fluval evo 13, which was my first saltwater tank. I've had it almost two years and looking to upgrade. I created a list below of tanks I am looking at and wanted to get peoples opinions.

Also I've head great things about Planet aquariums but can't find anyone talking about the OceanVue line of tanks they have (which seem to be more budget friendly)

All opinions are helpful.

Thanks!

Company	Tank	Dimensions	Volume (G)	Stand	Sump	Price	$/Gallon
Planet Aquariums	Premium Crystaline - 36"	36x20x21	65	x	x	$ 1,949	$ 29.98
Planet Aquariums	Crystaline Reef - 36"	36x20x21	65	x	x	$ 1,499	$ 23.06
Planet Aquariums	OceanVue 50 Reef Combo	36.5x18.5x19.5	50	x		$ 630	$ 12.60
Waterbox Aquariums	Marine 70.3	36x20x18	56	x	x	$ 1,255	$ 22.41
Waterbox Aquariums	Frag 85.3	36x24x16	60	x	x	$ 1,661	$ 27.68
Innovative Marine	Nuvo EXT 30	35.4x15x13	30	x		$ 849	$ 28.30
Red Sea	Reefer 250	35.5x20x21	54	x	x	$ 1,499	$ 27.76

mich2599 · Jan 6, 2020

Why not the Nuvo EXT 50?

Hemmdog · Jan 6, 2020

I would do the waterbox frag 85.3 or the 65 gal planet aquariums, not sure what premium version is on that brand.

Gerard Viola · Jan 6, 2020

mich2599 said:
Why not the Nuvo EXT 50?

I should have mentioned that I am looking at 3 foot long tanks, thats the only reason I dont have the Nuvo 50 ext on the list

MichaelReefer · Jan 6, 2020

I love my Reefer 250. It's very well built, has a good amount of space under it, and looks very nice. It's definitely the center piece of my living room.

Gerard Viola · Jan 6, 2020

MichaelReefer said:
I love my Reefer 250. It's very well built, has a good amount of space under it, and looks very nice. It's definitely the center piece of my living room.

Yeah the reefer 250 has looked good and is pretty popular

Gerard Viola · Jan 6, 2020

But has anyone had experience with planet aquarium oceanvue line?

infinite0180 · Jan 8, 2020

FYI red sea is launching the reefer xl 300. Its basically the 250 but upgraded stand and a few inches wider... another option to consider for you!

MichaelReefer · Jan 8, 2020

infinite0180 said:
FYI red sea is launching the reefer xl 300. Its basically the 250 but upgraded stand and a few inches wider... another option to consider for you!

Of course, four months after I buy my 250. Haha

infinite0180 · Mar 4, 2020

Gerard Viola said:
First off, starting my first thread here.

I currently have a fluval evo 13, which was my first saltwater tank. I've had it almost two years and looking to upgrade. I created a list below of tanks I am looking at and wanted to get peoples opinions.

Also I've head great things about Planet aquariums but can't find anyone talking about the OceanVue line of tanks they have (which seem to be more budget friendly)

All opinions are helpful.

Thanks!

Company Tank Dimensions Volume (G) Stand Sump Price $/Gallon
Planet Aquariums Premium Crystaline - 36" 36x20x21 65 x x $ 1,949 $ 29.98
Planet Aquariums Crystaline Reef - 36" 36x20x21 65 x x $ 1,499 $ 23.06
Planet Aquariums OceanVue 50 Reef Combo 36.5x18.5x19.5 50 x $ 630 $ 12.60
Waterbox Aquariums Marine 70.3 36x20x18 56 x x $ 1,255 $ 22.41
Waterbox Aquariums Frag 85.3 36x24x16 60 x x $ 1,661 $ 27.68
Innovative Marine Nuvo EXT 30 35.4x15x13 30 x $ 849 $ 28.30
Red Sea Reefer 250 35.5x20x21 54 x x $ 1,499 $ 27.76

Did you ever decide on a tank? Im in the same boat... i was settled on the frag 85.3 but now they raised the price...

Coach_M · Mar 6, 2020

super nice tanks, im eyeing the 48x24 premium crystaline

Coach_M · Mar 6, 2020

yea, i was looking at the 105 but with the price increase the planet is a way better choice, i do not like those sumps

infinite0180 · Mar 6, 2020

This tank looks like a solid option for me. Still Planet built and pretty good dimensions for a 3 foot tank. Listed at 560$ without shipping. I could add a Eshopps overflow and whatever sump i want and save a ton of money...

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www.dfwaquarium.com

Coach_M · Mar 6, 2020

infinite0180 said:
This tank looks like a solid option for me. Still Planet built and pretty good dimensions for a 3 foot tank. Listed at 560$ without shipping. I could add a Eshopps overflow and whatever sump i want and save a ton of money...

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www.dfwaquarium.com

I had an aquamaxx those dimensions that I drilled and put a modular marine overflow on, in my build thread. Great dimensions to work with in the size range, planet makes good stuff, and theyre made here in Texas, alot of these other tanks are made overseas.