Which Brand tank?

[ChiTownCorals]

Originally I was going to go with a Redsea max nano g2 xl, however a few LFS tell me there are some bad things about them blowing out after a couple years, so a couple of the LFS suggested Planet tideline however I heard with their AIO people change up the nozzle and a few other things on them. I was looking at waterbox and or Innovative Marine. Unsure of what to go with, I was looking for something around the 30-50gal size and a AIO system since I am new to the hobby.

 

[56longroof]

Joe's Glass Cages

 

[D.WhiteShark]

I recently bought a new Innovative Marine AIO tank after being in the hobby for 20+ years. Until now I've dealt exclusively with custom builds. I can't speak for all manufacturers, but I can tell you that the build quality and attention to detail with IM is pretty nice.

 

[D.WhiteShark]

Just an FYI, I saw a Blem tank on IM website... looked similar in size to the Nano G2 XL if I'm not mistaken.

https://www.innovative-marine.com/s...m-w-APS-Stand-White-BLEMISHED-TANK-p721327296

 

[ChiTownCorals]

Just an FYI, I saw a Blem tank on IM website... looked similar in size to the Nano G2 XL if I'm not mistaken.

https://www.innovative-marine.com/s...m-w-APS-Stand-White-BLEMISHED-TANK-p721327296

They dont have pictures of it though. So im not sure how bad it is i sent them a message to see if they would send a picture

 

[skey44]

My waterbox is beautiful. Very happy with tank quality.

 

[X-37B]

I have 3 IM tanks and ordered a 4th.
I have the same rs tank and it's nice, imo. Armored seams is a nice feature.

 

[D.WhiteShark]

They dont have pictures of it though. So im not sure how bad it is i sent them a message to see if they would send a picture

I really wish they would disclose what the "blemish" is. FWIW, I have bought some Blem Accessories from them in the past and I still don't know what's wrong with them to this day.

 

[Jarob]

Definitely don't go red sea with all the issues, a quick forum search will pull dozens. Waterbox is a fantastic tank, IM is great too I'm just not a fan of their stands. Fiji cube makes nice smaller tanks too.

 

[X-37B]

I really wish they would disclose what the "blemish" is. FWIW, I have bought some Blem Accessories from them in the past and I still don't know what's wrong with them to this day.

Just get the new for $200 more for piece of mind. Their tanks are worth the extra $200.

 

[ChiTownCorals]

Thank you all for your help. I will probably go with the waterbox now its just what size i want lol. Id go with IM but i have to add another 400 for shipping. Reason for going with waterbox they offer free shipping