Best "All-inclusive" Package?

Ranjib · Oct 5, 2017

OrthoVet05 said:
I ended up with a 57 rimless oceanic and Eshoppes 200 sump. I think it's a solid starter and I am glad I waited out especially hearing everyone's opinions.

Doh, I missed your post. Great move :-) bigger tank will allow lot more fish options .

Cherub · Oct 5, 2017

That's a great start, I'm glad you got something you like. This one looks bigger too :) I didn't know Oceanic made a rimless. Or was the rim removed?

Rakie · Oct 5, 2017

I will say personally that I feel the best starter package is from SCA Aquariums. It's pretty well priced, high quality, and starts you off with a sump opposed to an AIO. AIO can be great, but they're very limiting as time goes on.

EDIT: Just saw what you ended up with, that's a very wise choice. you will be MUCH happier with that tank over a BioCube -- Not that there's anything wrong with a BioCube, but most people start feeling very limited with which fish they can keep, and what equipment they can use.

OrthoVet05 · Oct 5, 2017

Thanks for everyone's input! I hope I will be happier :)

Rakie · Oct 5, 2017

OrthoVet05 said:
Thanks for everyone's input! I hope I will be happier :)

Honestly that's a perfect sized tank to start with. You won't feel too limited for at least a few years. But if you dive head first you may feel the desire to upgrade in 6 months. If (when) that happens, just remember in a year you'd make a LOT less mistakes than you would in 6 months!