New Tank Advice - Custom Or Plug And Play?
Hi All,
As the title suggest am looking at a new tank. I previously had a simplish 4ft set up with a standard corner weir.
Currently I am tossing up getting a new larger unit. Options are either a Red Sea Reefer 625XXL or a Cade PR1500 or obviously a custom set up for a similar size.
They all have pros and cons, Pro of the Reefer and Case system is I dont have to think about much to set it up and get it running. Cons are I guess the same that they are limited.
Pro for a custom is i can theoretically set it up how I want, con here is i am indecisive and like to over think everything.... Especially the sump and if to go close loop system or not.
I only want to keep a few fish and limit coral but have plenty of open swimming space.
Price isnt a huge factor but it should be considered.
Are the Reefer and Cades worth the coin?
Custom be cheaper option?
Are the sumps in the Cade and Reefer's decent?
Other equipment I'd have to get ontop of the tank purchase (mainly for the cade and reefer), thinking lights, pumps, heaters, wave makers,
build quality?
Any other thoughts?
Thanks in advance.
As the title suggest am looking at a new tank. I previously had a simplish 4ft set up with a standard corner weir.
Currently I am tossing up getting a new larger unit. Options are either a Red Sea Reefer 625XXL or a Cade PR1500 or obviously a custom set up for a similar size.
They all have pros and cons, Pro of the Reefer and Case system is I dont have to think about much to set it up and get it running. Cons are I guess the same that they are limited.
Pro for a custom is i can theoretically set it up how I want, con here is i am indecisive and like to over think everything.... Especially the sump and if to go close loop system or not.
I only want to keep a few fish and limit coral but have plenty of open swimming space.
Price isnt a huge factor but it should be considered.
Are the Reefer and Cades worth the coin?
Custom be cheaper option?
Are the sumps in the Cade and Reefer's decent?
Other equipment I'd have to get ontop of the tank purchase (mainly for the cade and reefer), thinking lights, pumps, heaters, wave makers,
build quality?
Any other thoughts?
Thanks in advance.