New 50g SC Aquarium PNP vs Used 20g Elos Mini

[Christ10]

I am trying to decide between a 1 year old Elos Mini 20g tank and stand only (no sump, skimmer & return pump) or a new 50g SC Aquarium plug & play system (tank,stand, sump, return pump & skimmer). The Elos provides the aesthetics value that I'm looking for in a nano reef and may be easier for wife approval, however the SC aquarium gives more volume and less additional pieces to purchase. What do you see as the pluses/minuses of each, if pricing is equal?

 

[mrjdm1320]

my wife just got the SC aquarium she loves it

 

[mrjdm1320]

but to try and help you with your ? i thank you would be happier with the 50 gal in the long run

 

[Christ10]

What is the build quality like? Are there things you would change with the system?

 

[mrjdm1320]

I personally would not change anything as of yet we just set it up last night looks nice easy set up out the box

 

[mrjdm1320]

i would say build quality best bang for your $$

 

[xmas_one]

Go bigger now or go bigger later, I vote for the 50.

 

[M3ace9]

I also got the SC 50 cube for my wife. Its a great setup for the price. I suggest you skip the pump! Its crazy loud and way too powerful for the tank

 

[TH64]

50g for sure. You will want to upgrade the 20 very fast lol. From what I've read the stands are not the best quality

 

[G-Tank]

No brainer SCA50. I've had mine for 2 years and it is great. I only upgraded the skimmer. Great thick built tank! Comes with a 3500l/h return!

 

[G-Tank]

Plus with the strong return pump you can plumb your reactors inline with the return.

 

[Christ10]

I also got the SC 50 cube for my wife. Its a great setup for the price. I suggest you skip the pump! Its crazy loud and way too powerful for the tank

What is the quality of the stand like?