They already linked you the most important thread! But maybe check this one out if you haven't already! https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/beginners-guide-to-acclimation-and-quarantine.304980/
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So my main plan was to have a fish tank with a few softies. I love the look of full on reef tanks but I really enjoy watching the live stock.
What AIO tank did you go with?
I appreciate the help !!They already linked you the most important thread! But maybe check this one out if you haven't already! https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/beginners-guide-to-acclimation-and-quarantine.304980/
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it was terrible lol i converted it to a sump
That is something that scares me with a AIO lol. I would hate to buy one just to convert it later.
In the 1500$ range what would you suggest for a tank/stand/sump setup?
Reefer 250 System (54 Gal) - Red Sea
Innovative Designs Going from the top of the Reefer system down to the bottom, the first thing you will notice is the crystal clear glass and elegant beveled edges. The second thing you may or may not notice is the slim overflow that houses all the drain and return plumbing to keep the water a...www.marinedepot.com
or the red sea e-series if going AIO
heard good things about these
I think the red sea setups are amazing but Im not a fan of the MDF stand idea. I really wish they had the option to upgrade to a hardwood.
true that sounds like a true DIY'ER lol
Welcome. I did a Red Sea Reefer 170 which was $2500 all in excluding display lighting, rock, controller and livestock. I had an extra Radion pro, apex JR (from a FW tank), and live rock which I used so that saved some $$$. Also used the main sump chamber as a refugium which saved a few $$$ on not having a skimmer. This was all new equipment. You can save a ton finding something slightly used. I have two other tanks that I didn't go the AIO route. There are some nice aspects of AIO design that are hard to beat but others I would have done differently if not an AIO. Overall very happy with the Red Sea. I wasn't a fan of the MDF either, but I figured it was a small tank so wasn't too worried about it. With that said it was engineered better than the MDF stuff I had seen before.Reefer 250 System (54 Gal) - Red Sea
Innovative Designs Going from the top of the Reefer system down to the bottom, the first thing you will notice is the crystal clear glass and elegant beveled edges. The second thing you may or may not notice is the slim overflow that houses all the drain and return plumbing to keep the water a...www.marinedepot.com
or the red sea e-series if going AIO
heard good things about these