Redsea or waterbox

[Fizzy54]

Hello, everyone. I'm looking to buy a new aquarium but right now I can't decide on which tank to get? It's either the waterbox reef190 lx or the redsea equivalent. Any suggestions?

 

[gideon2086]

Hold on.. let me throw some popcorn in the microwave.

 

[Jeffcb]

They are both nice. R S

 

[Fizzy54]

Lol I ask the LFS guys and and they always prefer the ones they are selling at the store, so I'm looking for some honest feedback

 

[jackalexander]

I personally love waterbox. I have a 10g cube and it is very nice quality!

 

[shadow1013]

Cannot really compare the two as the LX have extruded aluminum stand.

 

[davescj]

I have 125 Aqueon and am very happy. When entering into salt, I looked at Waterbox, Red Sea, and Aqueon (pre drilled). Honestly, price made my decision against Red Sea or Water box.

 

[Fizzy54]

Thanks for the feedback everyone. The other thing is that I have yet to see a Waterbox lx posted as of yet even though waterbox states that they would be shipping out at the end of February.

 

[jackalexander]

Another option that is MUCH cheaper is a prostar 150 or 230. Depending on size, it can be about $1,000 cheaper than waterbox and red sea. I have yet to get one but I am planning to order one in the next six months.

 

[Marlon_Holland]

Still waiting on mine to ship, last email I got was would be end of March is when they should get to waterbox and then from there is when they would set up final payments and ship dates.

 

[LegendaryCG]

I have 3 reef tanks. A Red Sea, a innovative marine, and Aqueon. They all hold water!!! The glass is probably a little clearer on the non-Aqueon tanks, but I paid 1$ a gallon for the Aqueon. Here’s the deal, if you‘re just starting out and learning a complete solution from Red Sea/Water Box/etc is appealing. Once you have a few rodeos under your belt you can pick and choose effectively.

 

[jmichaelh7]

Hello, everyone. I'm looking to buy a new aquarium but right now I can't decide on which tank to get? It's either the waterbox reef190 lx or the redsea equivalent. Any suggestions?

+1 Red Sea for me. They are just appealing and turn key

 

[Fizzy54]

Thanks everyone. Good to know and think over before I decide which one to go with!

 

[lpsouth1978]

In light of the MANY reports of failures with RS tanks over the last couple of years, I would be inclined to steer clear. I LOVED my Waterbox 230.6, just decided it was too big for my needs and wants. If I go large again, I will probably go with an SCA tank, and get everything else separate.

 

[Kal93]

I've heard of too many Red Sea failures recently, so am planning to go with a Waterbox.

 

[1Clown]

Waterbox all day, too many horror stories of Red Seas tanks.

 

[jmichaelh7]

Waterbox all day, too many horror stories of Red Seas tanks.

Please enlighten me

 

[jmichaelh7]

I've heard of too many Red Sea failures recently, so am planning to go with a Waterbox.

Please enlighten to member , that’s what this thread is about

 

[amazongb]

As a Red Sea owner ( I bought a 425XL in 2017 ), If I were buying today I'd be looking hard at Waterbox. I like the WB stand and sump design over the RS. My RS tank is fine, but will probably move some day and build my own stand and buy a better sump setup. If I upgrade I'd probably do a full custom tank and stand, but if I go the aftermarket route, I'd be looking at Waterbox.

 

[Dunc]

Hello, everyone. I'm looking to buy a new aquarium but right now I can't decide on which tank to get? It's either the waterbox reef190 lx or the redsea equivalent. Any suggestions?

Waterbox is better quality in my opinion. Checkout Treasurecorals.com for another opinion.