Anyone have any experience or info on Cade S2 aquariums?

[jepoy]

Looking to purchase the Cade 600 S2 and was wondering if anyone else has had experience with Cade tanks. I know they're fairly new to the US market so i can't find much info on youtube about them. I really like them because of the built in control center in the stand and the built in gravity ATO within the tank itself.

 

[rygh]

Never seen one, but interesting.
I like the built in ATO.
The lower weir intake is a bit weird though.

 

[jepoy]

Never seen one, but interesting.
I like the built in ATO.
The lower weir intake is a bit weird though.

Yep, the built in ATO although it doesn't really hold much water, is a winner for me. As for the weir, i didn't even notice that until you mentioned it. Maybe it's adjustable? See that's the problem with not having enough info on a new product.

 

[rygh]

Probable metric plumbing as well.

 

[jepoy]

Probable metric plumbing as well.

This shouldn't be a problem tho if they provide all the plumbing? What am i missing?

 

[nihard]

I have a Cade 1800 S2.

 

[jepoy]

I have a Cade 1800 S2.

How do you like it?

 

[nihard]

I love it. Very well made. My one is 19mm thickness and very heavy.

 

[jepoy]

I love it. Very well made. My one is 19mm thickness and very heavy.

Is the built in ATO actually as cool as it sounds or is it something that you can do without? Did you get yours from algaebarn?

 

[nihard]

ATO is real. It’s very convenient feature. Got it from Algaebarn

 

[xcaret]

This shouldn't be a problem tho if they provide all the plumbing? What am i missing?

Sometimes when a manufacturer provides all the plumbing and happens not to be standard, there might be an issue or two down the road; I believe Elos had/has metric plumbing? Also CAD Lights drain/return had/has odd size bulkhead assembly and Red Sea with their proprietary plumbing.
Plumbing might be ok but in the event of a leaky connection right there, you might need to scramble to find a quick solution while the replacement piece/s arrive.

 

[jepoy]

Sometimes when a manufacturer provides all the plumbing and happens not to be standard, there might be an issue or two down the road; I believe Elos had/has metric plumbing? Also CAD Lights drain/return had/has odd size bulkhead assembly and Red Sea with their proprietary plumbing.
Plumbing might be ok but in the event of a leaky connection right there, you might need to scramble to find a quick solution while the replacement piece/s arrive.

Got it! Thanks for the explanation.. definitely something to consider.

 

[iani]

Sometimes when a manufacturer provides all the plumbing and happens not to be standard, there might be an issue or two down the road; I believe Elos had/has metric plumbing? Also CAD Lights drain/return had/has odd size bulkhead assembly and Red Sea with their proprietary plumbing.
Plumbing might be ok but in the event of a leaky connection right there, you might need to scramble to find a quick solution while the replacement piece/s arrive.

I bought an extra set of plumbing pieces for my red sea just in case for this reason.