IM EXT170 versus Waterbox 180.5

[Chessmanmark]

I’m trying to tease out the differences between these two tanks.

Anybody want to lobby for one manufacturer over the other?

Anyone want to point out a benefit of one design over the other?

What are your thoughts when comparing these two systems?

Innovative Marine EXT 170 Dimensions 59 x 30 x 21.7
Waterbox 180.5 Dimensions 60.5 x 25.3 x 23.6

 

[Chessmanmark]

 

[Blue Ring Octopus]

When you hear big is always better, that was true until it became wider is always better.

 

[Blue Ring Octopus]

I have a IM Lagoon 25 EXT with the APS stand, the stands are nice and they come in white as well. the only issue is the stands suck up sump space, so make sure you figure that out before you buy your sump.