waterbox vs red sea

Beginner waterbox vs Red sea. Thanks for the feedback.

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I think both manufacturers have high quality tanks its the stands that have been lacking.

. Make sure its rated to or above the total gallons including sump. I would personally get the Waterbox. No waterbox but my lfs scrapped all his Redsea and replaced w waterbox tanks everywhere. The plywood cabinet is sturdy and water-resistant.

Jan 23 2022. Red Sea tanks recently. Which Red Sea doesnt even list a number at this time. The Waterbox Reef 1003 is the other option Im weighing.

For me that alone would be a deciding factor. Wasnt someone asking about WaterBox vs. W all that said I have 3 Redsea tanks from the RSR 170 to the 750xxl. I LOVE Red Sea tanks but I could get into a similar.

Rea Sea still has the optional refugium without having to go crazy and do a new sump setup. If Waterbox is significantly cheaper sure. The rimless Reefer series is ready to customize with gear like a protein skimmer and ATO. Red sea uses cheap chip board MDF where waterbox uses actual wood not plywood or chipboard MDF for their stands.

Sean B Well-Known. The time has come to start choosing the new tank. 1y Red Seas are nice and worth the price if money isnt an issue at all. Depends how bad you want it.

What else do I need to get this thing setup and goingWell thats a loaded question. Lot of people looking for this style of aquarium and a Reefer system. But here are the basicsYou Must Have Heater - Warms the water. Algaebarn is also bringing in the CADE 1200 tanks which look top notch as well.

According to there web site Water Box. Skimmer - Takes out the fish poop. The Red Sea focuses on European plumbing while the Waterbox is all imperial. One of the most common questions we get is I would like to buy a Reefer or Waterbox.

He claims Redsea has horrible customer service and far more expensive for basically the same product. Cost and Shipping isnt as much of an issue as to quality dependability and long term usegoals. I just dont see how they can compete at a similar price point without major innovations and perks. Get ready for an epic adventure.

I would go with the waterbox but as youve mentioned they are back ordered. Now that I see BRS carries both lines of tanks and they are very similar obviously some differences in material etc I was curious if anyone has had both a Waterbox AND a Red Sea tank and how you can compare the two. He insists waterbox is far better in about every aspect. HOWEVER if you are going the Waterbox 1003 then that wins over the Red Sea Reefer 250 based solely on display water volume and the ability for more and bigger fishes.

They take into account the displacement of the overflow the glass thickness and the water line. Thats making me lean WB. I have been doing tons of research on the nitrogen cycle and more and am learning more everyday. A full video telling you ALL the differences between Red Sea and Waterbox aquariums based on my experiences having owned tanks from both brandsFind my best.

So Ive been looking at getting a 20 gallon beginner salt water tank that is semi easy for a beginner. The sumps are more practical and the stands are higher quality plywood vs mdf on Red Sea stands. The Waterbox also comes with manifolds which is very useful if you want to run reactors. Both manufacturers have a new line that includes a much upgraded stand.

The Red Sea 425 would be the equivalent size to the Waterbox 1354. I have their 81gallon EXT tank and have been very satisfied. The Waterbox looks promising but it has a huge hill to climb to compete with Red Sea. Both are great aquariums but what are the differences.

Gavinrobinson Chlorinated MeezusReef and 1 other person. You dont need to know anything about plumbing for either of these. Ignore the gallon size on the Red Sea. Setting this tank up for my client and was surprised how few people have these systems.

The Red Sea S even has an aluminum frame stand. This just popped up on my YouTube feed. I do love Innovative Marine tanks -- but seems a better deal to go with RS or Waterbox since they come with cabinet sump. They are a premium company that makes higher end tanks and setups.

ReeferSutherland guyduquette and MLemming7. Consider taking a look at the FijiCubes. I will tell you nothing comes fast in this hobby. Waterbox is larger and I prefer the aesthetic more.

Red Sea Reefer systems offer similar features to Waterbox but with a different look to the tank and stand. I am wondering if someone could help me through the beginning process with some advice on a good tank. Looking in the 40-65g range for size -- Red Sea or Waterbox both seem to be the top contenders in both size categories. If you live somewhere in North America Canada and America this situation means you can go to your local hardware stores to get the plumbing you need.

You can set your lighting to go with Red Seas LED system.