Which would you choose? Cade 600 frag or Red Sea 200xl?

Naturalreef · Dec 22, 2021

which tank do you like better? I love the dimensions of the Cade! I also love the dimensions and sleek look of a white 200xl. lighting will be a ATI Straton led. With the straton being white, im thinking it would look beautiful paired with the 200xl. I keep going back to the frag dimensions of the Cade for top down viewing. What do you think?

trevorhiller · Dec 23, 2021

I vote Cade, but not due to experience or ever seeing either. I love the dimensions of the cade aquarium though. The dual (top and bottom) return weirs and built-in gravity ATO are sweet too.

Naturalreef · Dec 23, 2021

I agree Trevor, thanks!

trevorhiller · Dec 24, 2021

No problem, very jealous. I hope to have this exact tank some day. It’ll be sweet.

Naturalreef · Dec 25, 2021

Can’t wait to see your future build!

MJY · Dec 28, 2021

Naturalreef said:
which tank do you like better? I love the dimensions of the Cade! I also love the dimensions and sleek look of a white 200xl. lighting will be a ATI Straton led. With the straton being white, im thinking it would look beautiful paired with the 200xl. I keep going back to the frag dimensions of the Cade for top down viewing. What do you think?

Hi There! I have a Cade S2 600, I love it! I see you have spec'd the shallow "frag" tank version, they look awesome from above!

I went through the same decision making process as you, what ultimately won out for me on the Cade vs Red Sea vs Waterbox was the following;

- Dual intake overflow
- Integrated ATO reservoir
- Higher quality sanking plumbing (inc ball valve & dual reactor feeds off return pump)
- Sump design
- Aluminium & glass stand!

All around I believe it is worth the extra money for the features you get. As with any "off the shelf" system it will still have some limitations and things that you would ideally change however it is excellent overall and you wont be disappointed!

Naturalreef · Dec 28, 2021

MJY said:
Hi There! I have a Cade S2 600, I love it! I see you have spec'd the shallow "frag" tank version, they look awesome from above!

I went through the same decision making process as you, what ultimately won out for me on the Cade vs Red Sea vs Waterbox was the following;

- Dual intake overflow
- Integrated ATO reservoir
- Higher quality sanking plumbing (inc ball valve & dual reactor feeds off return pump)
- Sump design
- Aluminium & glass stand!

All around I believe it is worth the extra money for the features you get. As with any "off the shelf" system it will still have some limitations and things that you would ideally change however it is excellent overall and you wont be disappointed!

Hi Mjy, Thank you for the input! Do you have a tank build for the 600? Would love to follow it. Thanks