Which used of these used Waterbox tanks feel like a better deal?

[MUB]

Okay so I've seen two awesome systems up for sale and I'm not sure which one is the better deal I'm hoping you guys could help me decide. I will ask a staff to delete my previous post because it's related to this. I am picking between the Waterbox 20 vs the Waterbox 35.2. I'm fine picking either but which seems like the better deal?

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Waterbox 20 AIO ($475 USD/$650 CAD)	Waterbox 35.2 AIO ($619 USD/$850 CAD)
No stand (can place on a counter)	No stand (can place on counter)
AI Prime + mount	AI Prime + mount
Nero 3	None wave maker
15 lbs of live rock	No live rock
No RODI	5 Stage AquaFX 100 GPD with a booster pump
No skimmer	Tunze Comline 9001 skimmer
No ATO	Kamoer ATO
Sicce 1.0 Pump	Sicce 1.0 Pump
20 gal (18 display probably)	35.2 gal (33 display)
No scratches	No scratches

 

[shakacuz]

personally, i’d go with the 35.2. ATO, skimmer, and a RODI unit… you can get a cheap jebao wave pump and a heater and all that’s left is sand/rocks

 

[tautog83]

Bigger one.. 15 lbs of rock can be 15lbs worth of problems (aiptasia etc) youll need an ato and a rodi unit anyways .. dont want to run a skimmer ? , sell it .

 

[davidcalgary29]

I'd spend the extra $200 and get the bigger build. I also suggest, however, that you continue to look around the used market in your area -- if you look past the Waterbox brand, you could probably find excellent deals on a nice 60-80g system for the same price (or a nice 20-35g for a much lower price). I did in the Edmonton area, which, as you know, is about 1/7 the size of the GTA market.

 

[ReeferBill]

Go with the bigger. FYI I have a water box. Best tank I’ve ever had. Well constructed, flawless design. Worth the money. And I got mine as a deal too. Good luck.