All in one vs normal?

EWC88 · 10/04/2009, 02:54 PM

Hey everyone. I'm trying to get a 37g tall tank setup for me and was planning everything out and was going have some family purchase the items needed for christmas. But I was wondering would it be cheaper for me to go the route of building this tank up or just getting a all in one tank? I only have the tank/stand/ 1 power head, and maybe a protein skimmer not positive though.

So I was wondering what be the smartest choice to go with. I like the all in ones but I don't like how little they are in gallons. I saw a 39g cadlight which I liked, but if anyone else has any other opinions on other sizes please list if you think I should go the ALI route.

Playa-1 · 10/04/2009, 03:26 PM

If you already have the tank, stand and a powerhead then it will be better for you to work with what you already have.

monkeybiz · 10/04/2009, 03:37 PM

i bought two biocubes 14 gallons3 weeks ago and now i already have a 20 gallon long with a 30 gallon refugium waiting to be set up. i for one preferred the normal set up myself but if you decide to go all in one get the solana 34gal. it's a rimless starphire tank with a built in filtration and skimmer in the back. imo the nicest aio tank.

EWC88 · 10/04/2009, 03:43 PM

With my tank I have, I also have 2 holes drilled at the top. Only issue I have with that is what to do for a overflow.

Ok so far 1 vote stick with my tank and other vote is either or in a way?

monkeybiz · 10/04/2009, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EWC88

With my tank I have, I also have 2 holes drilled at the top. Only issue I have with that is what to do for a overflow.

Ok so far 1 vote stick with my tank and other vote is either or in a way?

from what ive seen, if you're a diy type of person you'll have much more fun going with the tank you already have. but if youre looking for a turnkey tank go with an aio.

as far as overflow goes you can buy a kit from glasscages.com or buy a prefilter/hob overflow. with the prefilter/hob you can use the two holes already drilled as returns.

klaman13 · 10/05/2009, 03:24 PM

Build it yourself instead of getting the all in ones. It will be fun picking out all your things plus while doing that you can learn a great deal by asking questions about each thing you buy.

10/04/2009, 02:54 PM	#1
EWC88 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,114	All in one vs normal? Hey everyone. I'm trying to get a 37g tall tank setup for me and was planning everything out and was going have some family purchase the items needed for christmas. But I was wondering would it be cheaper for me to go the route of building this tank up or just getting a all in one tank? I only have the tank/stand/ 1 power head, and maybe a protein skimmer not positive though. So I was wondering what be the smartest choice to go with. I like the all in ones but I don't like how little they are in gallons. I saw a 39g cadlight which I liked, but if anyone else has any other opinions on other sizes please list if you think I should go the ALI route.

10/04/2009, 03:26 PM	#2
Playa-1 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 7,497	If you already have the tank, stand and a powerhead then it will be better for you to work with what you already have.

10/04/2009, 03:37 PM	#3
monkeybiz Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 308	i bought two biocubes 14 gallons3 weeks ago and now i already have a 20 gallon long with a 30 gallon refugium waiting to be set up. i for one preferred the normal set up myself but if you decide to go all in one get the solana 34gal. it's a rimless starphire tank with a built in filtration and skimmer in the back. imo the nicest aio tank.

10/04/2009, 03:43 PM	#4
EWC88 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,114	With my tank I have, I also have 2 holes drilled at the top. Only issue I have with that is what to do for a overflow. Ok so far 1 vote stick with my tank and other vote is either or in a way?

10/05/2009, 03:24 PM	#6
klaman13 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: arkansas Posts: 31	Build it yourself instead of getting the all in ones. It will be fun picking out all your things plus while doing that you can learn a great deal by asking questions about each thing you buy.