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I am looking at 40gal plusI really like my WB 25 peninsula. Build quality is on point.
Ok thank youHaven't owned either, but have "researched" both. If it was for me, I'd go with waterbox.
Waterbox is a tank manufacturer, IM is an "everything reef related" manufacturer. "You can't be the best at everything"...
Can I ask though - if you're looking at 40 gal+, why not go with a sump system? So many pros to having a sump.I am looking at 40gal plus
I travel for work. So I am gone from week to week. I feel like it would be easier to get a AIO for the convenience. Plus I am unfamiliar with sumps. Everything seems complicated about it. Scared me lolCan I ask though - if you're looking at 40 gal+, why not go with a sump system? So many pros to having a sump.
sump actually makes things much easier. All your equipment consolidated and out of sight, easy to run auto top off (must-have if you travel for multiple days regularly), extra water volume for stability.I travel for work. So I am gone from week to week. I feel like it would be easier to get a AIO for the convenience. Plus I am unfamiliar with sumps. Everything seems complicated about it. Scared me lol
I'm shopping around for AIOs too. Can you elaborate on why waterbox is a tank manufacturer and IM isn't?Haven't owned either, but have "researched" both. If it was for me, I'd go with waterbox.
Waterbox is a tank manufacturer, IM is an "everything reef related" manufacturer. "You can't be the best at everything"...
I didn't say that IM is not a tank manufacturer, I said Waterbox' primary and majority business is tanks, whereas IM provides a vast array of aquatic products. Not saying they aren't good, but I personally would lean towards a bespoke manufacturer rather than a jack of all trades. Just my opinion.I'm shopping around for AIOs too. Can you elaborate on why waterbox is a tank manufacturer and IM isn't?
If I ever have the proper space and cha ching I’d go SR-120 for sure.I’ve had innovative marine tanks for a decade and have been a big fan since the start. Currently have the SR-80, and it is great. I have a 30L and a 20g in the garage as well.
They are good tanks.
Admittedly I almost went WaterBox but I’m had the package I was looking for and it was on sale , at least the first time., at BRS. Second time it was the combination of liking the product, being on sale and most importantly the right size/footprint. I will say I’ll never buy one of their Helios Heaters again. Had two failed , the second DOA.I didn't say that IM is not a tank manufacturer, I said Waterbox' primary and majority business is tanks, whereas IM provides a vast array of aquatic products. Not saying they aren't good, but I personally would lean towards a bespoke manufacturer rather than a jack of all trades. Just my opinion.
In my experience having gotten a tank with a sump for the first time, everything is easier and more convenient. There is space for all the equipment under the tank. If I need to add or remove equipment, it is much simpler. If something needs replacing, I have more flexibility with what to replace it with.I travel for work. So I am gone from week to week. I feel like it would be easier to get a AIO for the convenience. Plus I am unfamiliar with sumps. Everything seems complicated about it. Scared me lol
I understood your point, I just didn't word it correctly.I didn't say that IM is not a tank manufacturer, I said Waterbox' primary and majority business is tanks, whereas IM provides a vast array of aquatic products. Not saying they aren't good, but I personally would lean towards a bespoke manufacturer rather than a jack of all trades. Just my opinion.
if you check the Waterbox product listing, most of the non-tank-non-stand items are actual made by other vendorsI understood your point, I just didn't word it correctly.
What I meant to ask is what makes you think that waterbox is primarily in the tank business and IM is a jack of all trades?
I'm looking at both websites and they both offer tanks and additional equipment. Waterbox even makes their own salt.