'all In One' Tanks For A Newbie?

[mrspasty]

So my research into starting up not only in marine, but in the fishy world generally, continues. My gut instinct is that I'd like to go for the purist approach with tank / sump, especially as this will allow more flexibility later on. However in all reality if I do that I want to buy the biggest tank possible and just go for it, and I can't afford to do that for a good couple of years, if then!

So, I found this tank (the Chromis): http/www.uda.co.uk/Aquamedic%20Aquariums.htm and I wondered what your views are? It would make it far more affordable for me right now, and eventually if and when I can afford it, I can advance into big tank with sump.

Don't get me wrong, I'm a patient person, but all this reading and my visit to the fish shop has got me really excited, and I don't want to wait a matter of years before I consider buying a tank. I want one NOW

Would be really interested to hear your views on this particular tank.

Thanks

 

[SkiFletch]

all in ones are good starter options but something tells me those aquamedic ones are a little pricey. I cant comment directly as I'm not from your side of the pond

 

[mrspasty]

all in ones are good starter options but something tells me those aquamedic ones are a little pricey. I cant comment directly as I'm not from your side of the pond

Do you know of any other companies that make this type of tank? I searched the internet high and low for hours yesterday with no joy.

There was a large version in the fish store for £1400 which is ALOT of dosh, but it was a mega machine.

 

[SkiFletch]

Head over to the nano section and ask them about large nano cubes

 

[mrspasty]

Head over to the nano section and ask them about large nano cubes

Ah see I did head over there briefly but it said that nano is under 20g - as the chromis is 37g I thought perhaps it's not considered nano, d'oh!

 

[SkiFletch]

Nanos are usualy 30g and below . I realize the aquamedic tank is a 37g but you can get some good 24" or 30" cube tanks for cheaper and the nano guys know the brands. I dont keep one, so I dont know

 

[mrspasty]

Nanos are usualy 30g and below . I realize the aquamedic tank is a 37g but you can get some good 24" or 30" cube tanks for cheaper and the nano guys know the brands. I dont keep one, so I dont know

Ah 30g and below, kk.

/goes off over to the nano-side

 

[Matthew5664]

Red sea have just brough out a all in one starter kit called the Red Sea Max. might me worth looking into.

 

[Chac]

Chromisisisis are very good tanks, they come complete with the Biostar Flotor Skimmer (Aquamedic ) a 150w Halide & a Single powerhead (You will need to add another )

I did look at the Chromis Cube as they are very nice looking tank & they do aquascape very well

Are you based near UDA as it is a cracking shop

 

[mrspasty]

Chromisisisis are very good tanks, they come complete with the Biostar Flotor Skimmer (Aquamedic ) a 150w Halide & a Single powerhead (You will need to add another )

I did look at the Chromis Cube as they are very nice looking tank & they do aquascape very well

Are you based near UDA as it is a cracking shop

Yeah I must say the stuff I've read about the Chromis so far seems to point in the direction of it being an OK choice for a marine newb, especially as it doesn't come with sub-standard lighting and filtration which I believe can be the case.

Unfortunately nowhere near UDA - am at the opposite end of the country (Cornwall) but have spent literally hours ogling their online store. That's where I found the Chromis.

Red sea have just brough out a all in one starter kit called the Red Sea Max. might me worth looking into.

Thanks, will have a Google.

 

[Miss Wiggle]

i *think* the red sea ones were reveiwed in PFK a month or so ago and got a very good write up, definately one to consider

not that i'm an expert but the model you linked too looks nice and seems to have all the basics. The only thing that I'd want to think about is the filtration.... I'm not familiar with how that tank is filtered, if it's an external type jobby you might wanna consider replacing that with LR and a powerhead or two more to filter the tank naturally.

 

[Matthew5664]

Red Sea Max

 

[mrspasty]

i *think* the red sea ones were reveiwed in PFK a month or so ago and got a very good write up, definately one to consider

not that i'm an expert but the model you linked too looks nice and seems to have all the basics. The only thing that I'd want to think about is the filtration.... I'm not familiar with how that tank is filtered, if it's an external type jobby you might wanna consider replacing that with LR and a powerhead or two more to filter the tank naturally.

Yeah I will definitely have LR and have budgeted for a couple more powerheads. I'm currently trying to price up both options to see the 'real' cost of setting up both tank/sump or all in one setup, if the tank/sump option isn't much more I'll go that route, but so far I don't think that will be the case.

Red Sea Max

Thanks, will have a look at that

 

[sianeds]

They look like lovely tanks but they do seem a bit pricey. IMO you could do better financially by buying each piece of equipment individually. That way you get exactly the setup you want and can shop around for good prices. You will also learn so much putting the pieces together yourself.

That experience is priceless and you don't get it with all in one tanks.