Red Sea Max or Solana?

[fireykat04]

Hi,
I'm starting over again after two years of not having a salt water tank. I'd like to know which of these two tanks everyone here thinks is better?
I did read the RSM and JBJ comparison. I'd like to know if anyone has the Solana? It sounds like the person with the RSM is very happy. I'd like to hear the pro's and con's of the Solana.
Thank you for taking the time to let me know.

 

[mboswell1982]

the solana is probably the nicest biocube on the market today, hands down, the red sea max is nice, but the solana is the tops from what ive been able to read about em. if you can afford its 800 dollar price tag go with it

 

[fireykat04]

Originally Posted by mboswell1982
http:///forum/post/2855649
the solana is probably the nicest biocube on the market today, hands down, the red sea max is nice, but the solana is the tops from what ive been able to read about em. if you can afford its 800 dollar price tag go with it
Thank you for the reply

What makes the Solana better than the RSM; in your opinion?

 

[rotarymagic]

solana has a much better light (150w MH option), much better filtration, has dosing units, looks way better.
This is not an opinion either, its fact!

 

[mboswell1982]

Originally Posted by Rotarymagic
http:///forum/post/2855659
solana has a much better light (150w MH option), much better filtration, has dosing units, looks way better.
This is not an opinion either, its fact!
+1

 

[cal559]

Yeah i own a Red Sea Max but the Solana has more to offer such as the Built-in freshwater top-off system and you can upgrade it pretty easy with the sun pod lighting for SPS corals

http://www.current-usa.com/aquariums/solana

 

[mboswell1982]

y'd u go with the red sea over the solana cal?

 

[fireykat04]

Originally Posted by Rotarymagic
http:///forum/post/2855659
solana has a much better light (150w MH option), much better filtration, has dosing units, looks way better.
This is not an opinion either, its fact!

thanks; that's a very definite like answer.

 

[mboswell1982]

u can always trust rotary to give very definite answers LOL like, ask him which test kits you should get LOL

 

[cal559]

Didn't know it was out there...lol

 

[mboswell1982]

LOL when u saw it did u kick urself for getting the RSM?

 

[rotarymagic]

I will iterate though that the red sea max is far from a throw away unit..
it is definitely good stuff, but if you're spending that much money anyway... you may as well get the solana.
hey cal, did you see the nanotuners 150w hqi upgrade that fits in the stock hood?

 

[mboswell1982]

so there ya have it kat, get the solana

 

[cal559]

Originally Posted by Rotarymagic
http:///forum/post/2855681
I will iterate though that the red sea max is far from a throw away unit..
it is definitely good stuff, but if you're spending that much money anyway... you may as well get the solana.
hey cal, did you see the nanotuners 150w hqi upgrade that fits in the stock hood?
Yeah but is it easy to install yourself?

 

[freeborder_01]

i have the redsea and for the money spent i wish i had known about the solana

 

[cal559]

Originally Posted by mboswell1982
http:///forum/post/2855678
LOL when u saw it did u kick urself for getting the RSM?
I bought the RSM because i got the stand and tank for $600 I think the Solana tank and stand go for $800...lol

 

[mboswell1982]

aye, that they do, but hey, if i wanted a nano, and had the cash, id buy it lol

 

[cal559]

So far I've been pleased with the RSM and there making a 65 gallon all in one tank that i might buy in the future if all goes well with my RSM 34...lol

 

[rotarymagic]

I'm pretty sure I've seen a solana or two go for $550 tank, stand, MH light.

 

[rotarymagic]

Originally Posted by cal559
http:///forum/post/2855704
Yeah but is it easy to install yourself?
they allow you to send in your hood for free install right now..