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I too am suggesting a sump. It is worth it 100% percent of the time. Buy as big as you can get, while not going broke. A smaller tank you can afford always looks better than a large tank that you can't take care of. Have fun in your new adventure. Feel free to ask questions. We have lots of people here who would love to help out. Welcome!
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Welcome to R2R! Imho buy the biggest tank you can fit. It may save you $$ in the long run. My last go around with salt was a steady diet of bigger tanks from 10 gallons to almost 300 lol. +1 for sump too. I have an AIO now and love it but my next tank (here we go again! haha) will have a sump. More options imho.
 
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toddfuji said:
So, it sounds like nobody is in favor of the AIO; and the other four are more preferred in the long run. I only included the AIO for ease of ordering (all big items are included), so I assumed it would be an easier process getting started. I guess it's between RS Reefer 250 and WB Reef 100.3.
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Welcome to the reef! AIO tanks are great. I have two of them. But I would not do an AIO tank if it has more than 40 gallons. You will end up wanting a sump... I promise.

As for the tanks you’ve listed... they are all beautiful. Check out Planet Aquariums. I just purchased a 90 gallon from them with a stand. It’s a beautiful tank and not as expensive as some of the others. Also, I would choose your tank based on dimensions... not just volume. Some fish are open ocean fish (like tangs and angels) and like to swim a lot. The longer the tank, the happier they’ll be.
 
Both are great choice systems. Seems the Red sea series is very reliable for sustaining fish and corals.

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Welcome! +15 on the sump. With those tanks you will need to be careful what Tang you get or you may get some comments from the Tang police. If you get a small one just make sure you have plan to either upgrade or rehome as they can get large.

Welcome aboard and I look forward to seeing your build. Remember lots of pics and post often.
 
toddfuji said:
Hi All, I'm new to R2R and I found it while researching different saltwater tanks & equipment. I am new to the aquarium world and have never had a saltwater tank. I've been doing research for the last few months and have begun to make plans for my new aquarium. I am hoping I can make most of my decisions in the next few months before I begin to buy everything.

I am hoping to get a nice tank the family can enjoy that will sit in our family room. I am hoping to do a mostly fish tank (some clowns, a goby, a tang, a a few others and a cleanup crew along with some anenemies and a handful of easier corals.

I'm not sure how well the clip of my spreadsheet will post, but it includes a breakdown of tanks, equipment and prices. I want to set myself up for success but I do not want to spend too, too much to get going. Ideally I'd like to have some good quality equipment but nothing over-the-top.

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I am leaning towards to the two lesser expensive tanks, the WB Marine 70.3 and the Red Sea Max E-260 (AIO). Has anybody checked these tanks out? There are a few forums on here which have a few comments on them but not too much else.

If anybody has any suggestions or input by all means let me know. Thanks!
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I have the RS e260. Great AIO. However, the plumbing parts are metric. This posed some issues when I added a sump. Customer service has been good.
All things considered, I believe it is a great tank for getting your feet wet.
 
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Welcome to R2R! I would try to vet the largest aquarium that your budget allows for. The all in ones are nice to get you going but, if you can buy a tank and build a stand or have one made or find one built that fits a tank size you choose... I would buy the equipment separate and go fo some quality gear. Keep in mind you can start off with the necessity equipment and grow your system as the tank matures and your needs increase. A good quality sump, pumps, protein skimmer will be the heart of the the filtration. I personally am a fan of Bashsea equipment. They make some great quality and real good looking stuff. They have awesome sump options. Just size the equipment to the display properly and you should have great results. We are all here to help. Any questions you have just ask. I'm sure that someone here will have an answer you are looking for. Also if you are starting an aquarium and plan on keeping any types of corals and anemones, water quality is key. My first investment would be a top notch reverse osmosis/deionzation system. The 7 stage ro/di from bulk reef supply is a really good one. Comes in at around 340.00 I think for the smallest gallon per day. But if you want high efficiency and waste less water to make your tank water get the 150 per day setup with dual membranes.
 
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