best all in one tank?

[Robert_R]

Hi I'm still new to the saltwater reef hobby but I'm looking to upgrade already. I would like more space for LR and corals. Anyone know of a good tank that has almost everything built in. Like skimmer, filter and lighting?
Will even take ideas for building a tank but looking.to do it cheap. Maybe 300-500$

Thanks in advance!

 

[Sagz70]

I had the BioCube before, it was okay but I wanted on open top because the whole hood thing didn't work out too well for me. I switched over to the Solana and I personally think it is a lot better. It's about $5 bigger and open top rimless, which I wanted.

The BioCube does not come with a skimmer but the Solana 34g does.
Biocube comes with lights, the Solana does not.
I also believe they stopped selling the Solana but you may be able to find it on the forums or at a local fish store if they still have any.

There is also the Red Sea Max 130... That is a very nice AIO with everything, but the price may be out of your range. It's all personal preference at the end of the day.

 

[Robert_R]

I saw the red sea Max but I couldn't figure out how much it was. And I'm with you on the open top. A rimless tank is.much more appealing

 

[Mr2KiEu]

i prefer the BioCubes over the Solana. the back chambers of the BC will allow you more room to work with. if Rimless is the style you are looking for consider buying a used BC and removing the plastic top trim from the biocubes. they look much better rimless. you'll be able to find a cheap BC setup on CL, that way you can spend more of your budget on lighting, mods, and corals. check out one of my old posts for pics. goodluck!