Larger Nano System Comparison

crusty1 · #1 08-09-2007, 09:18 PM

I went with the RSM. I love the way the cabinet and set up looks. What I am not a big fan of is the proprietary lighting. Each of the T5's are 50% actinic and 50% 10000K. The cadlight sytem looks pretty neat, however I don't know why they would say no chiller needed. 150W MH will add a lot of radiant heat to 34g of water, and if you can't cool it down in the warm months you will need a chiller.
I purchased my RSM a week ago and with the really nice stand and taxes was under $1000.
Chris

Stoll · #2 08-09-2007, 10:01 PM

Here's a link to a nano-reef forum thread where they are discussing the CADlights systems.

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/inde...owtopic=113625

fencer · #3 08-14-2007, 12:53 AM

A friend of mine does house staging for real estate he is currently considering the CAD and Red Sea. It might be possible to get some of these (CAD)into Canada. PM if you have any interest. I imagine the price would be similiar to retail site in US

Sarahs · #4 08-30-2007, 07:17 PM

just let u guys know I am getting the red sea max .. for 869 + tax, from hidden reef in abbotsford. saw in downtown vancouver for 1400 + tax .. just have to shop around!
Sarah

Oscar · #5 10-13-2007, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarahs

just let u guys know I am getting the red sea max .. for 869 + tax, from hidden reef in abbotsford. saw in downtown vancouver for 1400 + tax .. just have to shop around!
Sarah

Sarah:

I just noticed the post on Hidden Reef as well. Can you give us a review when it arrives?

grant

Sarahs · #6 10-14-2007, 12:16 AM

Well I love the style of it.. but you have to put it all together into the "one cord deal" takes a bit.. however, the RSM has a heating issue with the lights... i had to buy a chiller rated for up to 72 gal (the smaller one rated for 29 didnt keep it cool) sooooo i'm into it for $1700 tank and chiller.. kind of depressing..... other than that .. i'm very happy with it!
Sarah

Oscar · #7 10-14-2007, 01:29 PM

Stoll:

Have you sen any of these 3 tanks up close? Any here in the Okanagan?

There is realy very little in the way of information on the CAD website about their system. Not even very good photos. Tough to make a decision when you may not see the system in person.

Blue Ram · #8 10-14-2007, 06:37 PM

I purchased the Red Sea Max setup a month ago for $900 plus tax. Very nice looking setup. Have not had any issues so far but I'm new to salt tanks.

Reefersteve · #9 11-26-2007, 08:00 PM

I've had a RedSea Max up since March of this year. I am keeping two types of monti's and an acro as well as others. The lighting so far does not seam to be an issue for me. The only mods I have done is removing all the stock filter media and I run a wood air stone in my skimmer to help it produce more skimmate. So far I am happy.

HTH

Steve

Slipstream · #10 11-28-2007, 06:23 AM

So basically a nano system is just a set up that includes pretty much everything u need to start a feer system?