Which 36" Tank?

[crazyboy]

I'm currently researching my options for a 36" tank, and it seems every time I almost make a decision I turn to a different tank. I'm starting to accumulate used items for the build as I happen upon decent deals, but still have not made a decision on the tank itself. The current space I have where this tank is going is only 46" wide, so I'm stuck with 36" in width. I'm looking at probably a mixed reef for use.


Current Options:

Waterbox 100.3
Size: 36x24x22
Display Volume: 71.7g
Sump Volume: 25.4g
Glass Thickness: 12mm
Includes MDF Stand and ATO Reservoir
Most Expensive, no dedicated place for fuge.

SCA 90 Gallon Cube
Size: 36x24x24
Display Volume: 90g
Sump: Would use Fiji Cube 20 (20.8g) or 24 (25g)
12mm Glass
Not a fan of the stands based on pics on their site, so would build one.
Height is the deepest

IM Nuvo EXT 75
Size: 36x24x20
Display Volume: 75g
Sump: Would use Fiji Cube 20 (20.8g) or 24 (25g)
12mm Glass
Stand is Anodized Aluminum, all other options are wood. Also has Bean Animal overflow.
Height is the shallowest, which I am perfectly ok with.

Fiji Cube 81
Size 36x24x22.5
Display Volume: 81g
Sump: Fiji Cube 20 (20.8g)
12mm Glass
Multi Layer Plywood Stand
ATO Reservoir Included.


Like I said every time I think I have made a decision I change my mind, so in addition to voting I would also love to hear your reasoning. Price and water quantity are all within reason of each other. I have plenty of time to decide, but having a tank chosen would help picking out the rest of the items.

 

[Barrett]

I love my SCA 50 gallon cube, you can order the tanks from them drilled for a ghost overflow as well which frees up room inside the tank

 

[steelwrap]

I chose the waterbox as it was plug and play for my first tank with a sump. ThE IM was a close second

 

[mtraylor]

The waterbox stand is made with plywood that is coated.

 

[naterealbig]

IM Nuvo for the shallow dimensions