Waterbox Marine 70 might be my next buy, convince me either way..

biggie4jets · Jan 17, 2020

So I’m thinking about getting rid of my 40 gallon breeder and buying a marine 70 aquarium by water box. Currently looking at a new tank to upgrade to and getting a list together of some stuff I want to put in it.

What do you guys think about them? Maybe Red Sea reefers are better? I have my doubts, but that’s just me. Let me know and would love to have a discussion about a new tank and what to put in it!

I’ll be in the next tab planning the parts out haha

Big E · Jan 18, 2020

If it was me I'd go with the Innovative Marine and get the 24" width. Paying the extra $250 is worth getting that width and aluminum frame stand.

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That Marine 70 isn't much of an upgrade in size from your 40 breeder as tank is approx. 56 gallons.
The included sump is overrated.........I don't put a lot of stock in fancy sumps as a cheap glass tank or even a plastic tub perform the same functions.

Nick Steele · Jan 18, 2020

Big E said:
If it was me I'd go with the Innovative Marine and get the 24" width. Paying the extra $250 is worth getting that width and aluminum frame stand.

Product Page | Innovative Marine

Innovative Marine is a premier manufacturer of aquariums and aquarium supplies for freshwater, saltwater, reef, corals, fish and planted tanks.

www.innovative-marine.com

That Marine 70 isn't much of an upgrade in size from your 40 breeder as tank is approx. 56 gallons.
The included sump is overrated.........I don't put a lot of stock in fancy sumps as a cheap glass tank or even a plastic tub perform the same functions.

I’m in the same thought. I like the water box and red sea setups but I’d much rather buy a tank only and build my own sump for it. When I upgrade to a 100-180g I’m going to see if I can get just a red sea tank or I’m going custom.

biggie4jets · Jan 18, 2020

Big E said:
If it was me I'd go with the Innovative Marine and get the 24" width. Paying the extra $250 is worth getting that width and aluminum frame stand.

Product Page | Innovative Marine

Innovative Marine is a premier manufacturer of aquariums and aquarium supplies for freshwater, saltwater, reef, corals, fish and planted tanks.

www.innovative-marine.com

That Marine 70 isn't much of an upgrade in size from your 40 breeder as tank is approx. 56 gallons.
The included sump is overrated.........I don't put a lot of stock in fancy sumps as a cheap glass tank or even a plastic tub perform the same functions.

Awesome, thanks for the advice. I did like that it came with the sump and I knew I was getting less “tank” this route. I have a IM 20g drop off tank and I love it. They make great products.