Questions about setting up another tank

[cmantis]

So I am moving into a place for the next six months and want to setup a tank. I have two options:

A) CustomKing AIO (17x17x14) w/ HOB (w/ built in skimmer)
B) Oceanic 30rr (20x20x20) w/ CustomKing sump (AquaC Remora skimmer)

Given that I (most likely) will only be there six months before moving again I am thinking the AIO might be better but that the Oceanic might be easier because it has the sump.

Some other questions I have are I don't have lighting for either and also don't have an ATO which I will need because I tend to travel on the weekends.

 

[cmantis]

Here is a pic of the AIO:

 

[thirty6]

I'd go for which ever one would be most simple for you to maintain and the one you need to purchase the least amount of stuff o get going

 

[cmantis]

I have all the stuff for both besides light and ATO. I don't know how I would ato the AIO since the water level needs to be pretty high. Also I am not supposed to have a tank (shhh) so I feel like the 30rr would be more fail safe but its much bigger to sneak in and hide.

 

[reefer4eva]

I say go with the oceanic 30rr and sell me the aio...lol.seriously which ever one you end up using let me know if you want to sell the other one

 

[piranhapat]

Since its only 6 months its not a big difference. I have AIO 18x18x12 for frags. Water evaporated quickly. But you said you going to add ATO. To me if your AIO is big enough for your stock go with that. If you have a bigger stock of fish or coral. Go to 30 gal. Either way its what you prefer how it looks and how much you put in it.