Hello reefers,
I know this must be a question that has been asked here like a million times. Sorry for thStill I would need your help for my specificase.
I just can not decide. I know this is probably the most important decision to make. AIO or SUMP in cabinet ?
i also know one is 35.4’’ and the other 23.6’’ but with the latter i would need a technical cabinet of 12’’
Here are the parameters:
I am a complete newbie but I learn fast
I will probably go for a Waterbox aquarium, and I am hesitating big time between the AIO 50.3 and Marine X 60.2
I have a spot for a maximum 90cm (35.4”) footprint.
I will need a dedicated water chiller (not just a fan) for Summer
I want a mixed reef with 40% softies 40% LPS and 20% easy SPS at the top
I want as many fishes as possible for the volume
Money is not really an issue since I am ready to pay more for a better result and higher percentage of success (stability/less algae/healthier fishes)
How I see things:
Both systems have almost the same total water volume (livestock possible, water changes)
AIO 50.3:
It would perfectly fit my available spot with plenty of room in the cabinet for all the technical stuff (Apex, chiller, UV, ATO reservoir, buckets, tests…)
I am not sure AIO is quieter because I read many controversial posts: some say AIO’s open sumps are noisier and sump behind doors are quieter. Others say that flow coming down to filter socks, plus larger return pump and skimmer are noisier in a cabinet-sump…
Display is larger here but less depth, rock scapping is probably harder.
I know I could add a sump in the cabinet later on but this would not suit me because I definitely need room for the technical stuff.
MarineX 60.2:
Footprint would be the same because with a real sump filling the tank’s cabinet, I would definitely need a technical cabinet next to the aquarium cabinet to fit all the additional stuff: Apex, Chiller, tests…
I read that a real sump is better for stability because more volume for filtration with biological media, chaeto, more powerful skimmer, more options for reactors etc…
I would be more than happy to take your point of view !
I know this must be a question that has been asked here like a million times. Sorry for thStill I would need your help for my specificase.
I just can not decide. I know this is probably the most important decision to make. AIO or SUMP in cabinet ?
i also know one is 35.4’’ and the other 23.6’’ but with the latter i would need a technical cabinet of 12’’
Here are the parameters:
I am a complete newbie but I learn fast
I will probably go for a Waterbox aquarium, and I am hesitating big time between the AIO 50.3 and Marine X 60.2
I have a spot for a maximum 90cm (35.4”) footprint.
I will need a dedicated water chiller (not just a fan) for Summer
I want a mixed reef with 40% softies 40% LPS and 20% easy SPS at the top
I want as many fishes as possible for the volume
Money is not really an issue since I am ready to pay more for a better result and higher percentage of success (stability/less algae/healthier fishes)
How I see things:
Both systems have almost the same total water volume (livestock possible, water changes)
AIO 50.3:
It would perfectly fit my available spot with plenty of room in the cabinet for all the technical stuff (Apex, chiller, UV, ATO reservoir, buckets, tests…)
I am not sure AIO is quieter because I read many controversial posts: some say AIO’s open sumps are noisier and sump behind doors are quieter. Others say that flow coming down to filter socks, plus larger return pump and skimmer are noisier in a cabinet-sump…
Display is larger here but less depth, rock scapping is probably harder.
I know I could add a sump in the cabinet later on but this would not suit me because I definitely need room for the technical stuff.
MarineX 60.2:
Footprint would be the same because with a real sump filling the tank’s cabinet, I would definitely need a technical cabinet next to the aquarium cabinet to fit all the additional stuff: Apex, Chiller, tests…
I read that a real sump is better for stability because more volume for filtration with biological media, chaeto, more powerful skimmer, more options for reactors etc…
I would be more than happy to take your point of view !