Recommendations for a good AIO 30-25 gallons?

Bossman · Feb 25, 2019

I have a 16 gallon fluval that I purchased from my LFS with the intention of being a QT. And I did use it for that purpose more then once, but it really has become a small bedroom reef tank and my wife and I enjoy it. I've made a few modifications; added a Skimz nano skimmer, powerhead and another Reef Brite Actinic LED strip. It's a nice affordable tank that works as is, but I want more filtration and just decided to step up to an all in one with more features.

I have a 17" X 28" stand to put it on. I've taken a look at the IM concept Abyss Panorama 20G and it looks nice. Any other suggestions? I'm open to size, but would like to go as big as I can.

TIA

Justfebreezeit · Feb 25, 2019

For AIO's i love the footprint of the Nuvo fusion 30L or the 25 lagoon.

NY_Caveman · Feb 26, 2019

I really like my JBJ 45 Gallon Flat Panel AIO. The display tank part is about 28 gallons. It would not fit on that stand though.

Scubafrog · Feb 26, 2019

Waterbox Aquariums has a 20G cube (Cube 20) that is 17.7" x 17.7" for $199.99

Waterbox Aquariums has a 30G Marine AIO 30.2 that is 18" x 24" for $449.99

The 17" stand is kind of limiting.

Bossman · Feb 26, 2019

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I decided to go with a IM Fusion 20 gallon. It has a 24" x 15" foot print so it will fit on my stand perfect.

I really like the waterbox series but wanted a rectangular tank instead of a cube. I also looked at the Coral Vue Cobalt 26 gallon but ultimately the Fusion 20 is probably a better pick for the size.

I also ordered a 24" retro 2-bulb T5 assy. I have a couple of reef brite Actinic Blue strips that I plan to install on the T5 assy, if I think I need more light. I will use my existing Skimz Monzter SH1 skimmer. It works well in the fluval but without an ATO it's not as consistent. I should be able to install a Tunze 3155 (I hope).