Considering an AIO

[Nick Shades]

** Edit: plug n play, not aio. **

So, now that I have a better idea of how all this works, I am looking to move up from my JBJ 28g to a 50 to 66 gallon tank.

Aesthetic is a major factor in this, and I must, absolutely, have a cherry finished stand.

I must fit in to 32" wide, max and about 24 deep. Height, I would like to stay at 24" or below, so under those constraints, 66 is my max volume.

The best deal I can currently find is the SCA Aquarium PnP 50 or 66 gallon system, however, I would like to see additional options.

I am not against building my own stand, but if I can get it All together, it will make me happier. Problem is, of course, that the major developers like JBJ, Red Sea, etc only make white and black.

If anyone knows a developer, or great piece together options, with cherry wood finish, please provide links, contact info, etc.

Thank You!

 

[reefes pieces]

AIOs are nice for the convenience of not having a sump however if you plan to stock heavy that limited amount of room in the back becomes an inconvenience. I have the IM SR120 and going back to a tank with sump so I can run a proper skimmer cuz I like fish and want to have a nice amount

 

[Nick Shades]

The sca come with sumps. I am looking for something similar to them.

http://www.scaquariums.com/mobile/Product.aspx?ProductCode=SCA-50GPNPb

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[reefes pieces]

Ok you mean plug n play. AIO usually refers to the tank having the sump in the back hence All in one tank. Can't beat the price of SC setups. I've had friends deal with them and been there myself. If you're not a fan of their stand they will sell it without it.

 

[cshplumber]

I have a Marineland 60gal cube (24"X24"X24"). It has a corner overflow with 2) 1" bulkheads (wish I had opened one of them to 1 1/2" but that's besides the point) and a glass lid with hinged opening. It came with a stand that is about 30" tall and they were available in black and what was called cherry though I've seen redder so it depends what you're trying to match.

 

[OGFrenchHorn]

I say get a custom tank and sump then build your own stand. We can weld one up and you can skin it.

 

[reefes pieces]

Or at least do the custom stand. I'm not a huge fan of them using mdf without a proper frame. Cadlights uses ply on their stands

 

[cshplumber]

There's a cadlights 50 for sale on this site. Might be worth a look.

 

[Nick Shades]

I say get a custom tank and sump then build your own stand. We can weld one up and you can skin it.

I keep leaning toward that, but I need to rule out all my non custom options, first.

I will probably end up going that direction, but I have a couple months before I start putting money down.

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[Nick Shades]

I spoke to sc aquariums and they gave me a killer quote for local pickup on both their 66 and their 50.

Im going to measure a couple times with the 66 in mind and see what i can pull off, but i think I have to go with the 50.

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[reefes pieces]

Hope you can fit the 66! the added footprint helps the aquascape

 

[wrecker]

Also looking at the SC aquariums 50. Would you be willing to share the quote you got? thanks

 

[Smite]

Also looking at the SC aquariums 50. Would you be willing to share the quote you got? thanks

If you pick up you get a great deal. My 100g was a few hundred cheaper than the online price. Give them a call. Way lay back and no pressure to buy.