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troyman

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i dont get why people buy these self contained tanks such as filter and lighting just to tear them apart spend twice as much money to do the mods on them dont that defeat the purpose of these tanks just buy a cube tank and go crazy on it instead of spending all the money on a all in 1
 
Not no really.... Kinda like buying an R/C plane.. You end up upgrading everything you can to make it better end up costing more than a high end model but it is better than the high end model n fully customize to your liking ... ... It's part of the hobby I guess lol I dunno .. That just how I see it





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Troyman I see your point but having an AIO most people can buy into that and run it. then as they save up for the next upgrade they can still enjoy the hobby and grow the tank into their liking. I would not like to buy a Ferrari but I would buy a Vett and fix it up to beat the Ferrari. I get it the Ferrari will always be a Ferrari but that custom Vett would be all mine.

Also most people start with a cube cus they don't know how to start from scratch. I don't buy AIOs myself cus like you I recognize that you can build a lot better filtration for WAY less money doing it yourself. But I still love to help people trick out the AIOs into something better then stock.

Good question BTW
 
Its easier from a financial standpoint to buy a less expensive aio tank and upgrade it slowly over time rather than go crazy all at once up front.
 
Troyman,

I agree on the aio observation you have made, however, it works for some folks and many just like to tweak....so they will tweak no matter what. I have never owned an aio as I went with a sump right from the beginning when I started in the hobby years ago. My 6.6 gallon pico will be plumbed to my basement but not everyone has the luxury of doing this. If I was at a less predictable point in life, living somewhere where I knew I might be moving in a couple years, I'd consider an aio from Chris Delicath w Pico Aquqriums. If someone knew they were moving in less than 12 months but wanted to set up a tank anyway an aio pico would be a good option.
 
When i started my solana i didnt have the money or knowledge to go all out with a sump and everything. Now my tank is technologically more advanced and more successful then most non aio's on here. I do plan on upgrading in the future, but that was my reasoning when i started my tank 2 years ago and I don't regret it. If you can learn to keep an aio stable and successful, any other set up is a piece of cake.
 
i just mean these tanks are ment to be self contained to have a sump on a 10 gallon tank is crazy mine is 24 gal i have a remora skimmer on it vortech mp10 pump filter floss in back chamber chasnged weekly 250 watt 14k halide on top do 5 gal change a week never had any problems in 2 years you can have best equipment there is but without knowledge or taking care of tank it wont work
 
I like the car analogy. I'd say its more like I'm buying a kit car and putting the best I can into it but having the outside look nice and clean. Is it the same as I'd design it myself? No, but it's often times easier to achieve a clean outer appearance by using an all in one unit. That's why I went that route.
 
troyman said:
i just mean these tanks are ment to be self contained to have a sump on a 10 gallon tank is crazy mine is 24 gal i have a remora skimmer on it vortech mp10 pump filter floss in back chamber chasnged weekly 250 watt 14k halide on top do 5 gal change a week never had any problems in 2 years you can have best equipment there is but without knowledge or taking care of tank it wont work
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Totally disagree there. Can't stand the clutter of equipment around a display. It makes even the nicest tanks look like an eyesore in the context of a well designed space. Equipment becomes even more unattractive on smaller tanks.
 
jmsalt1 said:
Totally disagree there. Can't stand the clutter of equipment around a display. It makes even the nicest tanks look like an eyesore in the context of a well designed space. Equipment becomes even more unattractive on smaller tanks.
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Totally agree. The only equipment (if you can call it that) visible in my 10g AIO is the overflow and return. Everything is behind the divider, and makes the tank exceptionally clean. Even better than those running sumps with overflow boxes.
 
ctreefer said:
I like the car analogy. I'd say its more like I'm buying a kit car and putting the best I can into it but having the outside look nice and clean. Is it the same as I'd design it myself? No, but it's often times easier to achieve a clean outer appearance by using an all in one unit. That's why I went that route.
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troyman said:
dont know why he disagreed if he dont like clutter go figure lol
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If you are referencing my comment, yes, I disagree with your opposition to sumps on smaller tanks, even under 10 gallons. A heater alone in my display would be reason enough to have one. I stated clearly that not everyone has this luxury so a tasteful aio without media reactors, DIY fuge equipment, hob skimmers or filtration, etc. hanging in and around the tank is a good alternative for some folks.
 
Just get a reef screen saver. No cleaning, feeding, no extra cash, no problems! Nothing ever dies. Just kidding around!
 
Reasons for AIO marine aquariums:

1. cheaper
2. easier to put together (just add sand/rocks/water and let it cycle)
3. according to price there is a vast choice in cubes. for example JBJ offers the 28g nanos with CF , MHI, LED and Pro LED according to what fits the pocket.
4. online support and amount of information for the product
5. ergonomic and presentable out of the box (tank+stand)
6. nano AIO's are easier to move - perfect for renters
7. very good for people with small living quarters
8. easier and cheaper to upgrade
9. they are sustainable systems out of the box
10. great starting point for someone looking to get into the salt water aquarium experience

And I'm sure there are many other points which I'm not considering.
 
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