Build Options for 3'x2' area, tank suggestions?

[KristianS]

I have decided to finally get a big(ger) tank this go around. I have a 3ftx2ft area in my living room that is perfect. Looking for some guidance.

Opt 1- Red Sea Reefer 250 G1 (sump/stand/tank)-$1500- 20 wide 21ish tall, 36 long

opt 2- Red Sea Reefer 250 G2- (sump/stand/tank)-$2000- 20 wide 21ish tall, 36 long

opt3- Waterbox marine x 90.3 (sump/stand/tank) $1500 in store. 19.7 w 36L 21ish tall

opt4 - SC Aquarium 90 (eurobraced, skimmer, 29g diyish looking sump, stand, return pump) $2,000- 24in wide which i like 36Lx24wx24h

opt 5 - SC aquarium 75 ? (Need to call and price this because its not a pnp option) love the dimensions though of 36x24x20

 

[nereefpat]

I would definitely get a Eurobraced SCA over a rimless Red Sea for safety and longevity. I voted 4, but if you want less height by all means get the 5. I assume the price for the whole system will be vary similar to the 90, based on the prices of the tanks themselves.

I would build my own stand and sump though, to save some money and to have things the way I want them.

 

[loftisray]

I have decided to finally get a big(ger) tank this go around. I have a 3ftx2ft area in my living room that is perfect. Looking for some guidance.

Opt 1- Red Sea Reefer 250 G1 (sump/stand/tank)-$1500- 20 wide 21ish tall, 36 long

opt 2- Red Sea Reefer 250 G2- (sump/stand/tank)-$2000- 20 wide 21ish tall, 36 long

opt3- Waterbox marine x 90.3 (sump/stand/tank) $1500 in store. 19.7 w 36L 21ish tall

opt4 - SC Aquarium 90 (eurobraced, skimmer, 29g diyish looking sump, stand, return pump) $2,000- 24in wide which i like 36Lx24wx24h

opt 5 - SC aquarium 75 ? (Need to call and price this because its not a pnp option) love the dimensions though of 36x24x20

I just ordered Crystal Dynamics 36” X 24” X 20” Eurobraced with 16” Modular Marine Overflow & 30” Fiji Sump. I had a hard time deciding but wanted the steel frame base with nicer cabinet features and top quality custom built unit. Honestly looking at Red Sea and Waterbox I get an uneasy feeling about possible leaking . Oh , out of your choices above I’d go for #5
Best of luck to you and your decision!