Having troubles deciding on a tank. Currently looking at Fluval Evo vs Waterbox 10

[Ashton_ATX]

As the title says, I'm currently looking to get back into reef-keeping with a new nano. I currently am looking at both the Fluval Evo and the Waterbox Cube 10, but am open to other suggestions.

They way I see it this far is:

Fluval Evo:
Pros:

• Peninsula setup gives more real-estate for clever aquascaping
• Tons of other build threads to use as inspiration

Cons:

• Price ($100+ more expensive to get same light setup I want)

Waterbox
Pros:

• Starfire glass
• Price: I can get the 10+ kit which includes an AI Prime HD + Flex arm f0r $280. To get the same light and arm with the Fluval, I'm looking at ~$380+

Cons:

• less space to work with
• Less established build threads to go off of

I'd love to get some outside opinions, especially from people who have one of these tanks or has another one they'd recommend.

 

[LetItReef]

Check out Innovative Marine, not sure if they still have the 10% and also check Cvue tanks.

 

[Tango Tangy]

I have a IM Fusion Lagoon 25 as my nano and I love it, maybe take a look at that if you want to up size your tank! I highly recommend it

 

[reef-rc]

For context I have the following nano running:

• Fluval Evo 13.5G - almost 2 yrs.
• IM Fusion 20G - 1.5 yrs
• Waterbox 10G - 2 months
  
• IM Fusion 20G - 1 month...currently cycling

Size:
The point you mentioned about real estate is a very valid point. Peninsula vs. Cube

I think the decision where you want the tank to be and the available space may have an impact on which one you decide

Mods + AddOns:
Evo has a number of mods and add-ons available (skimmer, filter baskets) where as Waterbox 10G has almost none at this point. I saw somewhere InTank is looking to make mod for it but I don't know what it'll be or when it'll be available. My guess is that it'll be a filter basket for the first chamber. I just use the Fusion 20G filter basket on mine and that works great after I raised it up. I think InTank Filter basket for Fusion 20G should also work if you go with Waterbox 10.

Look:
imo I think Waterbox 10G has a cleaner look and a more modern feel and more compact. It does not mean however that Evo does not look good; it does.

Versatility:
Evo is the most versatile of the two imo. There is just more room available for corals. I also think the return pump option for Waterbox 10 may be limited as it look to be much smaller and the return tubing and nozzle is very small.

I think those are some of the biggest considerations between the two. At the end of the day you can't go wrong with either.

If I had to choose which one given the two; Evo. Two years ago I ventured back into reefing with the Fluval Evo and still think that was a good choice; mine is still running