Red Sea Nano vs WaterBox 20?

RMats37 · 02/04/2018, 02:22 AM

I need an opinion on which is better overall. Trying to go back into reefing but wanted some opinions.

Indiana Reefin · 02/04/2018, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RMats37

I need an opinion on which is better overall. Trying to go back into reefing but wanted some opinions.

I would go with the Waterbox 40.1. They are running $300 off sale so you can get the tank setup for $700!!
The Waterbox comes with a better ATO and I believe it is very similar to a Red Sea tank. Plus the overflow in the Waterbox is glass not plastic.

You really can’t go wrong with either.

zooman72 · 02/05/2018, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Indiana Reefin

I would go with the Waterbox 40.1. They are running $300 off sale so you can get the tank setup for $700!!

Where do you see them at $300 off? I only see them on sale for $200 off...

RMats37 · 02/05/2018, 01:17 AM

Thank you Indiana Reefin. Any other suggestions for a prefect nano set-up would be great too.

Indiana Reefin · 02/05/2018, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by zooman72

Where do you see them at $300 off? I only see them on sale for $200 off...

Type in OOPS100 at checkout.
$699

zooman72 · 02/05/2018, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Indiana Reefin

Type in OOPS100 at checkout.
$699

Ah, cool - I am not looking for one right now, but hopefully it helps someone else!

Although, for the same price one can grab an SCA plug-n-play starfire 50g "cube" with the basic MDF cabinet (although I would spend the extra $180 for the custom wood offering), and free upgrade to Herbie drain layout. I would make my own overflow cover (which is what I did with mine), ask to not include the skimmer and pump (for a discount, as other individual options from different manufacturers are better), and grab some IM Nuvo 10mm cover clips for a screen or glass top (again, what I did with mine - SCA used to offer a custom glass top too).

This of course is unsolicited and useless if one only wants a 20g reef aquarium, but the OP did ask for any other suggestions, so...

RMats37 · 02/05/2018, 11:02 PM

Thanks Zooman72 for your suggestion too. Any suggestion is good to know

zooman72 · 02/06/2018, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by RMats37

Thanks Zooman72 for your suggestion too. Any suggestion is good to know

smatter · 02/06/2018, 12:59 PM

The overflow in my Reefer Nano is glass.

Indiana Reefin · 02/07/2018, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by smatter

The overflow in my Reefer Nano is glass.

Maybe the nano is the exception.
I believe that the 170 and up are plastic overflows

smatter · 02/07/2018, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Indiana Reefin

Maybe the nano is the exception.
I believe that the 170 and up are plastic overflows

They are all glass. The removable teeth are plastic, which is a nice design feature.

Indiana Reefin · 02/08/2018, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by smatter

They are all glass. The removable teeth are plastic, which is a nice design feature.

My mistake

smatter · 02/09/2018, 02:25 PM

One thing I will say that the Waterbox 40.1 has over the Reefer Nano is the external overflow. That really maximizes the space in the tank.

02/04/2018, 02:22 AM	#1
RMats37 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 49	Red Sea Nano vs WaterBox 20? I need an opinion on which is better overall. Trying to go back into reefing but wanted some opinions.

02/05/2018, 01:17 AM	#4
RMats37 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 49	Thank you Indiana Reefin. Any other suggestions for a prefect nano set-up would be great too.

02/05/2018, 11:02 PM	#7
RMats37 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 49	Thanks Zooman72 for your suggestion too. Any suggestion is good to know

02/06/2018, 12:59 PM	#9
smatter Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,055	The overflow in my Reefer Nano is glass.

02/09/2018, 02:25 PM	#13
smatter Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,055	One thing I will say that the Waterbox 40.1 has over the Reefer Nano is the external overflow. That really maximizes the space in the tank.