Sea Cardinal

Base 50-Gallon Starter Kit

$1,200.00 USD

~~$1,550.00 USD~~ $1,200.00 USD

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With 5-Stage RODI unit? No without RODI unit Yes with 200 GPD RODI unit

With White Cabinet? Yes With Cabinet No Without Cabinet

The Base 50-Gallon System offers a streamlined setup with essential components, providing a clean and functional starting point for aquarists. While it includes fewer accessories than the fully equipped Reef-Ready System, it still surpasses the standard offerings of most all-in-one (AIO) tanks. This configuration is ideal for hobbyists who prefer to customize and upgrade over time, allowing flexibility to add equipment as needs evolve.

Dimensions:

Total Dimensions LxWxH= 31.49"x23.62"x15.74"
Total Volume = 50.68 Gallons
Display Dimensions LxWxH= 31.49"x19.21"x15.74"
Stand Dimensions LxWxH= 31.49"x23.62"x31.49"

Included System Components:

50-Gallon Lagoon Tank — Low-Iron Ultra High Clarity Glass, Wide-format display tank ideal for lagoon-style aquascaping
Optional Matching White 50-Gallon Stand — Moisture-resistant stand with cable management ports and storage space. Equipped with adjustable feet to level the tank.
Controllable Return Pump - 660 GPH return pump
HSB-1000 Pump — 660 GPH return pump
300W Quartz Heater
Media Cup Holder- with media cup
Outlet Bar — Multi-port power strip for managing pumps, lighting, and controllers
Aquarium Glass Scraper

Shipping & Warranty Info

What to Know Before You Order

Important shipping, inspection, and warranty details for your reef kit.

Freight Shipping

$385 Flat-Rate Freight with Liftgate Delivery

Tanks ship the same week via freight carrier with liftgate service included. Expect delivery within 1–2 weeks from your order date.

Important

Inspect Your Tank Before Signing

Please thoroughly inspect the tank and packaging for any damage before signing the shipment release from the courier driver. Damages must be reported before signing.

Protection

Shipping Protection & Extended Warranty Available

Add shipping protection or an extended warranty to your order directly in the cart before checkout for added peace of mind.

Warranty

Standard 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty Included

Every tank comes with a standard 1-year warranty against manufacturer defects at no extra cost.

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Sea Cardinal Sea Horse Kit

Everything Included with the Sea Horse Kit

13 items included — purpose-built for seahorse keeping

Tank & Stand

35-Gallon Sea Horse Tank

25.59″ × 23.62″ × 13.77″ · Low-Iron UHC Glass · 10mm Glass · 36.03 Gallons

White 35-Gallon Stand

25.59″ × 23.62″ × 31.49″ · Marine Grade Wood · Wire Management

Flow & Circulation

DC Controllable Return Pump

395 GPH Max · Variable Speed DC · Quiet · Energy Efficient

HSB-750 Backup Pump

264 GPH · Emergency Return or Saltwater Mixing Station

Controllable Gyre Wavemaker

660 GPH · Gyre Flow Pattern · DC Controllable · Adjustable Flow

Filtration

Media Cups & Holders ×2

2× Filter Media Cups · Carbon / GFO / Bio Media

Filter Floss Roll

High-Density Media · Mechanical Filtration for Debris & Particulate

Temperature & Power

150W Controllable Heater

Quartz Heating Element · LCD Screen Control · Auto Shutoff

Outlet Bar

Multi-Outlet Power Strip · Surge Protection for All Equipment

Sea Horse Essentials

3D Printed Seahorse Hitch

Custom-Designed · Provides Anchor Points for Seahorses to Hold

3D Printed Overflow Screens

Custom-Fit · Prevents Seahorse Entrapment in Overflow

Sea Cardinal Branded

Fine Mesh Fish Net

Soft on Seahorses · Easy Catch Design

Sea Cardinal Microfiber Towel

Premium Microfiber · Grey with Sea Cardinal Logo

Sticker Pack

Assorted Fish & Coral Decals for Personalization

Optional Add-Ons

Polycarbonate Precision Lid

Crystal Clear · Precision-Cut Fit · Feed Port Access

ATO System

Optical Sensor Technology · Automated RODI Top-Off · Stable Salinity

Protein Skimmer

Needle Wheel Technology · DC Pump · Adjustable Air Intake

Automatic Roller Mat

Fleece Roller · Built-In Timer · Automatic Advancement · Hands-Free Filtration

200 GPD 5-Stage RODI Filter

200 Gallons Per Day · 5-Stage Purification · Pure Water for Top-Off & Mixing

Popbloom RL115 LED Light

90W Full Spectrum · Wi-Fi Controllable · App Programming · Reef Optimized

Recommended additions

Complete your setup with these essentials

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Base 50-Gallon Starter Kit