JBJ vs Waterbox

[RaymondL]

I'm thinking of getting 20gallon cube and I believe the 2 main players are JBJ or Waterbox - I don't know which way to go - assuming as well that I'd be getting the matching cabinet.

Reaching out here to get any feedback.

 

[blaxsun]

Assuming you're not looking at a Red Sea or Innovative Marine.

 

[fishface NJ]

You also have Innovative Marine and Fiji. I like the Innovative tanks the best.

 

[jhadaway]

Innovative has a great rep and you can catch a good sale. I had a 25pen and now have a 100.3 waterbox. Love them both. Solid built quality and craftsmanship. Customer service was great too. Based on price I’m eyeballing the IM ext200 pen next.

 

[RaymondL]

I don't think I will consider redsea but IM yes...I forgot about them. But they don't have a 20G cube do they?

 

[jhadaway]

Looks like the 15 is the biggest cube.

 

[Hooz]

I have two IM AiO tanks and two JBJ AiO tanks. The glass thickness and clarity is similar, but the IM is a little better at the things you can't see (back compartment construction and layout). Obviously, I wasn't swayed enough NOT to get the JBJ tanks.

I've seen several Waterbox nano AiO tanks in person, and they are VERY nice. The thing they do differently than everyone else is use actual glass for the back wall (AiO portion) of the tank. Makes cleaning with a normal scraper super easy if that's your thing.

I'd also check around nd see if Tideline (Planet's AiO line) has any dealers near you. They make a tank in your size range, and the glass and construction are nice as well.