New Waterbox DX series

[Hitchhik3r]

I'm looking into the new Waterbox DX 100.3 Reef tank but am having a hard time swallowing the $1100 increase in price over the regular reef 100.3 tank . I see the sump is upgraded to now include an ATO reservoir but still no option for a filter roller. I am new to this hobby and looking to purchase my first tank ever and want to do it right. Any advice appreciated on whether this purchase is worth the premium.

 

[blaxsun]

Waterbox DX 100.3 ... $3,599
Red Sea Reefer 350 G2 ... $2,349

Mind you, the Red Sea is about 8-10 gallons smaller in total volume - but it's $1,250 less in price (and for that you can buy a ReefMat 500, Sicce SDC 7.0 return pump, skimmer, UV, etc.)

I'm not sure a "limited edition" sump with a few features that isn't easily convertible to a fleece roller is worth the $1100 premium.

 

[Hitchhik3r]

Weird. The price just dropped to $2899 for the DX 100.3. I wonder if it was a pricing error or if they realized the error of their ways. I was literally about to pull the trigger on the 350 G2 today but now have to think about it again.

 

[C4Rez]

If it weren’t for the dimensions on the Waterbox Frag systems (I prefer wide & shallow, these are 25” in depth & 16” in height), I would have gone for the RedSea 350 G2. G2 is priced better and has some nice upgrades over the previous gen.

Thankfully I was able to mod the WB sump for the ReefMat 500.