Help Me Pick My New Tank Build

[ForTheLoveOfCoral21]

Hi R2R!

I have been doing a lot of research the past few weeks and am looking for some input.

I have it down to a few different options.

Red Sea - AIO or one with the Sump

Innovative Marine - 50 AIO Lagoon

Also looking at the Reef Octo Tank systems and potentially Waterbox as well.

I have 50 inches left to right for where this tank will go.

I do really like hte IM 50 AIO,but my worry is will i be able to put a good skimmer in this system.

With the Red Sea, i the sump is big enough to add in a really nice skimmer.

Just looking for help on which system would be best, most flexible and able to keep higher end SPS with 4-6 fish max.

Looking forward to see what everything things and their experiences with each system.

Thanks in Advance.

Also - Currently have a decked out EVO 13.5 that is just not fulling my reefing needs.

 

[blaxsun]

My personal preference is a tank with an external sump, and as a Red Sea owner I'm of course biased (I've also owned IM tanks as well). Definitely opt for the G2 model so you have the option of a plug-and-play ReefMat.

 

[BoriReefer]

Out of what you listed I’d go with the IM 50 AIO. I have the EXT model and i just feel that they make a very good tank.

 

[ForTheLoveOfCoral21]

My personal preference is a tank with an external sump, and as a Red Sea owner I'm of course biased (I've also owned IM tanks as well). Definitely opt for the G2 model so you have the option of a plug-and-play ReefMat.

Reefer 250 G2 System (54 Gal) - Red Sea​

Was looking at this one!

 

[ForTheLoveOfCoral21]

Out of what you listed I’d go with the IM 50 AIO. I have the EXT model and i just feel that they make a very good tank.

That so far as been one of my favorite's. That and the Red sea.

 

[Acros]

It is almost impossible to clean the back chambers (aio chambers) on an aio tank. In stand sump would be much easier to clean.

Currently have an IM25 lagoon, I like everything except the inability to properly clean the back chambers.

 

[blaxsun]

It is almost impossible to clean the back chambers (aio chambers) on an aio tank. In stand sump would be much easier to clean. Currently have an IM25 lagoon, I like everything except the inability to properly clean the back chambers.

This (I had two IM25 lagoons - so I feel your pain).

Reefer 250 G2 System (54 Gal) - Red Sea​

Was looking at this one!

That's a great choice and will serve you well.

 

[ForTheLoveOfCoral21]

It is almost impossible to clean the back chambers (aio chambers) on an aio tank. In stand sump would be much easier to clean.

Currently have an IM25 lagoon, I like everything except the inability to properly clean the back chambers.

This (I had two IM25 lagoons - so I feel your pain).


That's a great choice and will serve you well.

Great point on the AIO chamber, never even thought of that!

Well, that makes the decision then!

 

[blaxsun]

Great point on the AIO chamber, never even thought of that!
Well, that makes the decision then!

It's the reason I upgraded to a Red Sea system with separate sump. So easy to clean and maintain.

 

[ForTheLoveOfCoral21]

It's the reason I upgraded to a Red Sea system with separate sump. So easy to clean and maintain.

Which one do you have?

 

[blaxsun]

Which one do you have?

Red Sea 750XXL v3.