12_egg_omelette Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 So I started this hobby a almost 11 years ago but was only in for a year before I had to break down my tank. I recently started it back up and got into corals heavily. While I'm finishing up my Ph.D. now and now my 12 looks more like a frag tank than a real reef tank. The wife and I both agree it's time to upgrade when we move, and I start a post-doc. So we've been looking at tanks for a while not. She like the rimless look and also wants something very stylish. The options so far seem to be between three tanks and I'll post who leads. The tank is not going to be that big, ideally we were looking between 30-90 gallons. Towards the smaller size a cube would be ideal. 1. Reef Saavy 2. Red Sea Reefer 3. Red Sea 130 This is the look she's really digging in a tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12_egg_omelette Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 I totally forgot to mention if anyone has had any experience with Reef Saavy, everything I hear has been positive. But I was wondering if the up charge is worth in compared to going with something like the JBJ 45 RL tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reburn Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I am waiting on my reef savvy still. I ordered it in Nov 14'. They are 6 months out but trying to cut the lead time down. I have heard great things about them but haven't owned one of their tanks before. Some other builders to think about. I have been very satisfied with planet aquariums quality. I know richardL loves his Dutch Aquarium systems. His tanks look good too. You can now by the old gen 1 reef savvy ghost overflow through synergy reef systems for $200. Either one of the aforementioned tanks can be drilled by the manufacturer to accept this external overflow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12_egg_omelette Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Reburn - Did you get one of the tanks with the phantom bottoms? What does your build look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I saw the Red Sea Reefer at Reef Currents in Houston. The Red Sea rep gave me a great walkthrough, and the quality looked quite nice. It's a very nice system. I would say the system is pretty cost effective for the high tech look you get and would be a good choice if you want a nice looking system but are not too interested in running a lot of extra gear. The sump just does not have room for a lot of gear. It reminded me a lot of my current system, the Reef Octopus T60. The stand looked nice but you do have to assemble it yourself. Also, the sump and ATO being integrated seemed nice, but I am not too sure i would like a glass sump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reburn Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Omelette, Here is my build thread. http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/33124-dual-personality-frag-tank/ I didn't do the phantom bottom. It's a 72Lx32Wx12T frag tank with the ghost overflow. Hopefully I will have it this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12_egg_omelette Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Omelette, Here is my build thread. http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/33124-dual-personality-frag-tank/ I didn't do the phantom bottom. It's a 72Lx32Wx12T frag tank with the ghost overflow. Hopefully I will have it this month. I totally remember reading this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Toss Cadlights into the mix they are like the Red Sea reefers but nicer and cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Toss Cadlights into the mix they are like the Red Sea reefers but nicer and cheaper. In fact, I kind of think the picture in the OP is a cadlights, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Toss Cadlights into the mix they are like the Red Sea reefers but nicer and cheaper. In fact, I kind of think the picture in the OP is a cadlights, right? yah probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 My last tank was a 75g rimless from Planet Aquariums. They finish the edges of the glass very nicely. Each piece has a nice beveled edges. It also had an external overflow so you don't lose any real estate inside the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12_egg_omelette Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 This is great info, the wife and I are going this weekend to look at some tanks. She's been looking on Pinterest and really likes the look of in wall tanks. However thats quite a ways off for us. I foresee a couple moves in the future still so want something that will give us more real estate plus being able to move the tank with us, probably at least once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12_egg_omelette Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 For comparaison this is my current tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Yup you need a bigger tank I would go with a 92g Cadlights Versa http://www.cadlights.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=61_74&products_id=315 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Could you possibly fit a bit more frag rack in your current tank ?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12_egg_omelette Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 I have to say, I'm not a big fan of internal overflows that are columns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reburn Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Don't worry I can teach you how to stuff more coral in your tank That was the big reason for me deciding on reef savvy is their ghost overflow. I feel like the cadlights is slightly overpriced for what you get. I think the Red Sea is a better option price wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12_egg_omelette Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 I'm really stoked to see this new tank of yours once it comes in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I'm really stoked to see this new tank of yours once it comes in. Me too. I keep asking when its gonna get here. I think I am adding to Reburn's frustration! For me its down to a Planet or a Reef Savvy. Since he will have both I'm just gonna drive over to the Reburn showroom to help me make my final decision ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reburn Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Sometimes good things come to those who wait. Guess who will be getting a brand new 20" generation 2 ghost overflow with his reef savvy tank. They were just released yesterday. https://www.facebook.com/ReefSavvy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reburn Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Oh and reef savvy will be selling DIY kits again. Both overflows the 20" and the 16". They said on FB they are going to start taking orders next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12_egg_omelette Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 Sweet deal. Well it's official I got an offer letter and should be moving to San Antonio in the fall. I sent an email inquiring about tanks to river city aquatics and still waiting to hear back from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Congrats! Sounds like you are checking into a Planet then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12_egg_omelette Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 Jim - Yeah just to see what's offered. Unless an awesome deal comes up for a used system. The wife is still not quite sure if she wants a cube or not. I really need to get her out to look at a couple but being in college station we have pet smart and petco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12_egg_omelette Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 I'm also pretty interested in this as well, thinking with a radio gen 3 pro with wide angle lens. Not quite sure if a bio pellet reactor is needed. The big reef scene is quite different then my nano with chemi pure blue plus filter floss and just water changes. http://www.cadlights.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=61_62&products_id=293 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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