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Ok guys good evening so I was doing more research as I'm leaning into my first sump aquarium, I found a manufacturer which is making a 70 gallon with sump, stand and protein skimmer all included for 1400! Less than the SR60 it's from cad called the artisian ii any feedback? Or should I stick with deep blue? I perfer the shallow tanks but this one looks like easy setup!

Where did u get the the shelves around and above the tank? Looks really good and a great idea

Is there a store in NOVA or in MD where I can see different brand tanks maybe already setup? Its hard to make up my mind on just looking at pics and youtube vids. I bealive its easier for me to decide if I can compare them physically in person. Any place you can suggest for me? Thanks

Thank you for the advice

Guys thanks for all the feedback and taking time to read my post! So as I had mentioned I'm not to convinced on the deep blue just that I feel that there is more work to do with a sump. The all in one sounds like it would be easier to manage , plus I already have most of the hardware for it just lacking a skimmer as for the deep blue I will have to purchase another gen 3 light plus a sump and a stand and return pump I think it's going to be more costly for the deep blue? Although I do love tangs and I know they do better on a larger aquarium ! I'm not too sure if I'm ready for A 80 gallon maybe I should stick with the 60?

YH, Thank you very much for your advice. I will look on the FS section to see. Thank you Ed

By the way I just joined WAMAS this afternoon

Lutz, Thank you for the advice. My only concern is that I'm not very handy on the DIY projects I guess that's why I always had bought the all in one I'm really wondering which one would be best for me. I never had a sump tank so let's see if anyone else has any advice on my topic.

Hi I'm in a year with saltwater hobby. I just moved to my new condo. I don't have any experience with sump aquariums. I always had all in one. So my question is what would be a better choice for me. SR 60 or a deep blue 80 both rimless one needs a sump and the SR has all filtration built in. I already have a single gen 3 pro radion a IM reactor from my old Nuvo 30. Any advise or suggestions would be great.