What would you consider the "best" plug and play system?

[Aviation Reefing]

Greetings all!

If this has already been discussed, please forgive me.

I've been out of the hobby for roughly 5-6 years now and I'm looking to get back into it once I get moved into my new apartment. My ideal setup is anywhere from 75-120 gallons and I've been looking at several brands. The ones that stick out are Innovative Marine, Redsea, UNS, and Mode Aquariums. I've heard mixed reviews about customer service and quality of the builds between the companies, but I wanted to reach out to the community and see what y'all's thoughts are regarding these brands (and any others you might know of that would suit a plug and play style). I'm still saving up a little bit of money so I have time to make a decision, I just want to be sure I'm making the right one.

Thanks, y'all!

 

[X-37B]

I have 3 IM systems and just ordered #4. Very nice systems ready to go.
Ext 170
Ext 50
IM 15
#4 ext 112
I also have a rs 170

 

[Randeeeezy]

Ive got a Nuvo 10 from IM that I’m a fan of. Only complaint I’ve got is the back is a bit too cramped, makes it hard to get the ato float in there.

Probably wouldn’t be an issue for larger tanks

 

[Fish Fan]

I have 4 IM All-In-Ones from 10-25 gallons, and I very much like mine. I also have one of their now discontinued 40 gallon non-AIO tanks, also a nice tank. I think IM is a pretty solid value.

Good luck with whatever you choose!

 

[goosemans]

Don’t get Red Sea

 

[Aviation Reefing]

Sounds like I’ll be aiming for the IM tanks. I’ve been eyeballing them, especially because it seems like they’re always running deals on them causing them to be cheaper than most comparable tank sizes. That just worried me about the quality. Once I get one in and in place I’ll definitely start a build thread on here. Thank you all for the info and suggestions!

 

[rtparty]

If I was buying an off the shelf option, IM and NYOS are my picks. I don’t care for IM’s sumps as they take up the whole stand. The sump that came with my NYOS 440 is the best design I’ve ever owned. I’d prefer an IM tank though with the eurobrace

 

[davidaller]

Greetings all!


If this has already been discussed, please forgive me.


I've been out of the hobby for roughly 5-6 years now and I'm looking to get back into it once I get moved into my new apartment. My ideal setup is anywhere from 75-120 gallons and I've been looking at several brands. The ones that stick out are Innovative Marine, Redsea, UNS, and Mode Aquariums. I've heard mixed reviews about customer service and quality of the builds between the companies, but I wanted to reach out to the community and see what y'all's thoughts are regarding these brands (and any others you might know of that would suit a plug and play style). I'm still saving up a little bit of money so I have time to make a decision, I just want to be sure I'm making the right one.


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Thanks, y'all!

I’ve seen quite a few people in the same boat lately, coming back after a long break. For a plug-and-play setup in that size range, Red Sea tends to get solid praise for reliability, though they can be pricey. Innovative Marine is great too, especially if you prefer more flexibility with equipment. If you’re still deciding, maybe consider checking out some second-hand setups - lots of hobbyists upgrade and sell fully functional tanks at a good price. That way, you can test things out without overspending right away.