best all in one tank ?

[scotty b]

I am looking for a all in one tank that can grow zoas and softies off the shelf
what would be recommended ? looking for something in the ballpark of 20-30 gallons and $400 bucks give or take

 

[Balz3352]

I am looking for a all in one tank that can grow zoas and softies off the shelf
what would be recommended ? looking for something in the ballpark of 20-30 gallons and $400 bucks give or take

My biocube grew zoas nicely with the stock pcs

 

[scotty b]

was heat a issue or noisy fans?

 

[SRT43R]

Redsea max

 

[Balz3352]

Fans are loud but 15 bucks and 10 minutes solved that problem.... No heat issues for me

 

[FinsUp]

I loved my 38 nuvo so much that we're taking it to Mexico.

 

[SkyDiv3r17]

Nuvos also come in a 24 and a 30 gallon. I based my diy alll in one tank off of the nuvos.

Great tanks. I believe bulk reef supply has them. Or some local shops probably do too!

 

[J.guokas]

I personally really like the innovative marine tanks. I currently have a 30 gallon nuvo running which will be transferred to my 40 gallon nuvo in the upcoming month. I highly recommend them.

 

[Balz3352]

Would you really need an aio for softies only? Couldn't you do a live rock and hob modified fuge and buy a good light for the rest of the money?

 

[Balz3352]

Although some guy just posted a 29 biocube with leds for cheap jump on that you can grow anything


NVM it's drilled....

 

[scotty b]

where was that posted
?

 

[LeviK]

I love the nuvo marine 30 fusion my wife has. Very nice design!

 

[J.guokas]

I might actually be selling my 30 gallon nuvo once I finally make the switch to my 40.

 

[scotty b]

do the nuvo tanks come with a light or are they byo?
i am really liking redsea max tanks , wish i could find a used on in my range

 

[jahmic]

Would you really need an aio for softies only? Couldn't you do a live rock and hob modified fuge and buy a good light for the rest of the money?

I tried this and was unimpressed with the results. Surface skimming is almost a must IMO.

I have a 16g Nuvo I'd let go of for dirt cheap...just needs a light. PM me if you're interested; I know it's below your target range for volume.

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

do the nuvo tanks come with a light or are they byo?
i am really liking redsea max tanks , wish i could find a used on in my range

Look into the cad lights tanks. They have some nice options for all in one as well as simple sump designs. They sell whole systems with sump, pump, skimmer. In the long run you'd probably be more pleased with the flexibility.

 

[Balz3352]

I tried this and was unimpressed with the results. Surface skimming is almost a must IMO.

I have a 16g Nuvo I'd let go of for dirt cheap...just needs a light. PM me if you're interested; I know it's below your target range for volume.

Good to know!

 

[bush8984]

I've got this for $300. 30 gallon. Comes with return pump and skimmer.

 

[scotty b]

I picked up a red sea max 130 really like it so far

 

[SRT43R]

I picked up a red sea max 130 really like it so far

Good choice, that's a nice tank