Juwel lido 120 vs custom AIO rear sump

[kianvdw]

Hi there everyone. Looking for some advice, have the opportunity to buy two different tanks and I’m stuck between them. One is a juwel lido 120 and the other is a custom tank with an aio rear sump, and the dimensions being 60cmX45cmX45cm. With the juwel I would have to use either an HOB filter and skimmer and on the custom I would be able to use a nano skimmer in the rear sump. Any advice on which would be a better choice to start off with and has a good ability for progression down the line?

 

[fishski13]

For that size tank, I would go with the AIO system. I think not only does it give the tank a sleeker look but it also is easier to maintain.

 

[X-37B]

AIO's are my new favorite systems. Simplest system I run.
My 20g nano cube, start amd now at 7 months old.
10% WC a month.
Dose 2 part and trace. Carbon in a bag and filter media in the baskets.