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Looking to start a reef tank. Trying to decide which brand of tank to go with. Wanting 125g and above. What tank would you guys recommend. Give me the good the bad and the ugly.
More information the better!!
Thank you so much!!
 

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Leak proof , 60×24×20 , 3/4" acrylic 125g , if you can afford 1" the top piece can be minimal... here we go lol
 
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Looking to start a reef tank. Trying to decide which brand of tank to go with. Wanting 125g and above. What tank would you guys recommend. Give me the good the bad and the ugly.
More information the better!!
Thank you so much!!
There are already some good threads on here about different tank makers; try doing a search for those. (Search "manufacture" and choose search in titles only)

Beyond that, tell us more about your space and plans for the tank.
What's your preferred tank length? Are you planning on having a sump? What do you want to keep (fish-wise)?

A lot of people prefer rimless tanks, but you're somewhat limited on size (unless it's braced which, to me, can be less appealing than an open top rimmed tank -- of course, my current tank is trimmed AND braced... Lol).

What's your budget? (Hint - you should probably double whatever amount you currently think you'll need to spend ;) )

Are you in an area with a lot of other reefers? Used tanks can be a good option if you do your dye diligence...

Excited for you to start this journey! If you haven't already, check out this article; it's long, but gives you a lot of good info.
 
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@Tenecor Aquariums would be top of my list for that size.

 
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There are already some good threads on here about different tank makers; try doing a search for those. (Search "manufacture" and choose search in titles only)

Beyond that, tell us more about your space and plans for the tank.
What's your preferred tank length? Are you planning on having a sump? What do you want to keep (fish-wise)?

A lot of people prefer rimless tanks, but you're somewhat limited on size (unless it's braced which, to me, can be less appealing than an open top rimmed tank -- of course, my current tank is trimmed AND braced... Lol).

What's your budget? (Hint - you should probably double whatever amount you currently think you'll need to spend ;) )

Are you in an area with a lot of other reefers? Used tanks can be a good option if you do your dye diligence...

Excited for you to start this journey! If you haven't already, check out this article; it's long, but gives you a lot of good info.
I was having a hard time searching, so thank you for that tip!!
I have a tri level home and the tank will be going on the bottom level.
I have a budget for around 3k to get started.
I am wanting to do a sump and installing an RO DI system.
I am in northwest Indiana and have added myself to groups on Facebook.
I have been looking on marketplace but nothing catches my eye.
I am looking to have a reef tank with fish and coral.
I’ve always kept freshwater fish but saltwater has always been a dream of mine.
The top tanks I have been looking at are waterbox, Innovation marine and Red Sea. I recently started following someone on Tik tok that said the Red Sea brand are prone to leaking?
Thank you so much for the tips!
 

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I was having a hard time searching, so thank you for that tip!!
I have a tri level home and the tank will be going on the bottom level.
I have a budget for around 3k to get started.
I am wanting to do a sump and installing an RO DI system.
I am in northwest Indiana and have added myself to groups on Facebook.
I have been looking on marketplace but nothing catches my eye.
I am looking to have a reef tank with fish and coral.
I’ve always kept freshwater fish but saltwater has always been a dream of mine.
The top tanks I have been looking at are waterbox, Innovation marine and Red Sea. I recently started following someone on Tik tok that said the Red Sea brand are prone to leaking?
Thank you so much for the tips!
Red Sea has had issues, that's for sure. I believe the latest models are ok, but personally would not buy one of their larger tanks -that's just too much water to worry about.

WB and IM are pretty solid. If you are in the market for a custom glass setup, look at Glass Cages (@Joe Glass Cages). For acrylic, I believe someone already mentioned Tenecor (@Tenecor Aquariums )
 

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Happy with Pro-clear especially the price point.
230 has 19mm glass, and comes with everything you need to get it wet including aluminum framed matching stand.

It was noticeably less in terms of price versus others.
Been running 4 years without issue.
 

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Happy with Pro-clear especially the price point.
230 has 19mm glass, and comes with everything you need to get it wet including aluminum framed matching stand.

It was noticeably less in terms of price versus others.
Been running 4 years without issue.
Another solid choice!
 

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