Which all in one reef tank?
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Also, FYI, there is an entire SC Aquariums owners thread here on RC. I found this thread very informative when I was in the market for a new tank, and I went with their 50g. I only bought the tank rather than the pnp setup since I was downsizing and already had all the equipment I needed.
Thank you guys!!! I actually came on here to decide which AIO to get, but when someone mentioned SC tanks i checked it out and wow their tanks are SLEEK and great price.
Im actually coming back to the hobby after many years being out of it, so i still have a few questions i hope you guys can answer.
1)Is a SC tank my best bang for the buck if i decide not to go with the AIO?
2)Am I getting into any additional work with an under the tank sump vs an AIO?
3) Since the SC tanks come with under the tank sump, will it be louder than an AIO?
Im actually coming back to the hobby after many years being out of it, so i still have a few questions i hope you guys can answer.
1)Is a SC tank my best bang for the buck if i decide not to go with the AIO?
2)Am I getting into any additional work with an under the tank sump vs an AIO?
3) Since the SC tanks come with under the tank sump, will it be louder than an AIO?
Can you please tell me where to find the SC Aquariums owners thread?
hipertec
Active member
#1- yes. They are the best for the price and service is amazing.
#2-no. I think it's easier as you have more space to work with and more room for errors... IE temp changes
#2-no.. As long as you plumb it right. Go with a herbie system. I have a cube 50 sca and it's dead silent.
So your saying that an underhand sump has more room for errors for example temp changed? Just curious what's would be the fix for that?
hipertec
Active member
sorry- thats not what I meant. With an AIO, normally they are smaller tank with less water volume. With the smaller volume, the tank is acceptable to changes that may affect the corals/fishes. IE- temp changes, pollutants from not changing the water, chemical dosing, etc.
With the SCA and sump setup, the volume of water is much greater, minimizing the effects of these changes.
I have a SCA 50 gallon cube and its just a bit bigger in overall dimensions than my 28G nano tank. I also get a 20G sump to add to the water volume.
If you have room for a tank/sump setup, I would definitely recommend this route. You also get more space to put more corals and fishes, along with a refugium in the sump.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2450598
Sorry, should have probably included the link in my previous post, but I was short on time.
Look at advanced acrylics
Look at advanced acrylics
I would take a look at the website for advanced acrylics, there's mom and pop acrylic tank builder, they also do custom work but offer standard sizes as well. I got a 25 gal All in one from them that is great, quality craftsmanship, and felt good to support a family business in the manafacturing sector.
Look at advanced acrylics
I would take a look at the website for advanced acrylics, there's mom and pop acrylic tank builder, they also do custom work but offer standard sizes as well. I got a 25 gal All in one from them that is great, quality craftsmanship, and felt good to support a family business in the manafacturing sector.
