izzyinkorea
New Member
I didnt know where to post this after looking at all the groups so I decided to post it here...
Currently im running a 30 gallon tank. What got me into all this was seeing a copperband butterfly after keeping freshwater tanks. Recently all my freshwater tanks have been taken down and I want to get a big reef tank. I am a bit confused on where to start. Ive figured out the size but both systems seem to have their downfalls. I would do DIY however due living in a city and having some back issues I dont really want to have the hastle of dealing with all that....
Both aquariums look amazing. Ive seen so much on CADE but not much on Maxspect as I know its not really in the US yet. I feel both are probably great tanks and while I know I will probably have issues with both I figured Id ask people that have done it before and maybe can tell me what really annoyed them about their system.
the tank will be an LPS tank.
CADE
PROs:
Maxspect
Pros:
maxspect.co.uk
www.cadeaustralia.com.au
Currently im running a 30 gallon tank. What got me into all this was seeing a copperband butterfly after keeping freshwater tanks. Recently all my freshwater tanks have been taken down and I want to get a big reef tank. I am a bit confused on where to start. Ive figured out the size but both systems seem to have their downfalls. I would do DIY however due living in a city and having some back issues I dont really want to have the hastle of dealing with all that....
Both aquariums look amazing. Ive seen so much on CADE but not much on Maxspect as I know its not really in the US yet. I feel both are probably great tanks and while I know I will probably have issues with both I figured Id ask people that have done it before and maybe can tell me what really annoyed them about their system.
the tank will be an LPS tank.
CADE
PROs:
- ATO system
- ability to use filter roller (which i love, socks are a pain)
- Store will bring it to me and set it up for free
- weir is external meaning more actual space
- glass cabinets (i like the look)
- Korean version comes with only 6 plugs (seems super low)\
- will need an additional power strip so wiring mess
- Sock filter area will need to be adjusted to fit roller mat
- one outflow pipe with one return to the tank
- need to buy skimmer, lights, etc (maybe a positive)
Maxspect
Pros:
- Everything controlled in one app (maybe negative as puts you into one brand)
- larger refugium
- reinforced glass
- flow valve on top making it easier to adjust
- adjustable outflow
- PVC sump (idk if its good or bad)
- about 1000 dollars more (however comes with skimmer/gyros/return pump)
- ATO is inconvient and small compaired to the CADE because it sits ontop of the sump
- uses filter socks or roll filters that fit in a 4 inch sock holder (maybe i can cut it away but feels bad to do on such an expensive thing... maybe it would effect the integrity of the PVC sump?)
- stuck in the maxspec line?
Lagoon Aquarium 120cm with Black Cabinet | Maxspect
maxspect.co.uk
Reef S2 1200 Black | CADE Australia
CADE Reef S2 is our latest range of customisable marine aquariums. Every model in the CADE Reef Series is a beautifully designed foundation to enable the aquarist to build a truly personalised marine system. The CADE Reef S2 delivers a unique combination of innovative Aquarium design and...
www.cadeaustralia.com.au
