comparing all in one tanks

[ham]

After 20 years out of the salt water hobby I am looking at 2 all in one tanks. the Fluval SEA EVO XII and the coralife biocube 14. Just looking for +'s and -'s. thanks
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[jay0705]

Most advice is stay away from coral life bc they went out of business and everything out there is old stock.
Fluval however makes a good filter, the tank i haven't heard about.
All in 1 tanks that i hear good things about include the red sea tanks. Not cheap but seem to be very well made

 

[ham]

Most advice is stay away from coral life bc they went out of business and everything out there is old stock.
Fluval however makes a good filter, the tank i haven't heard about.
All in 1 tanks that i hear good things about include the red sea tanks. Not cheap but seem to be very well made

thank you

 

[Jesterrace]

Obviously you have prior experience but given the length of time you have been out it might be wise to start with a larger tank since small tanks have to be watched religiously as the water can turn toxic very quickly. Personally I recommend getting a 30-50 gallon tank kit from the likes of Aqueon and just picking up the few extra items that the kit doesn't provide (ie a better suited tank heater and a solid LED light). I would keep an eye out for sales from petsmart (such as their 30% off sale they did for the memorial weekend). Something like this would work and it gives you the curved glass front for a more unique display:

http://www.petsmart.com/fish/starter-kits/marineland-38-gallon-aquarium-starter-kit-5229839.html?src=search&searchterm=Marineland 38 gallon&ps=undefined