Compare the Lineup
ALPHA · BRAVO · CHARLIE
All three are built right. Pick on cleaning style, capacity, and how custom you want it.
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| See ALPHA → | See BRAVO → | See CHARLIE → |
ALPHA
Entry
Your daily cold ritual. Simple, but dialed.
- Cleaning frequency
- Cleaning ease
- Maintenance
- Cold hold
- Capacity
- Production time
Pros
- + Lowest maintenance schedule in the lineup.
- + Cleanest entry price — sturdy build, no corners cut.
- + Compact footprint, fits tight spaces.
Cons
- − Interior takes slightly more work to scrub when it's time.
- − No ozone unit — Bravo's cleaning is faster.
- − Smaller cold-hold ceiling than Charlie.
BRAVO
Better
More cleaning power. Faster maintenance. Same daily ritual.
- Cleaning frequency
- Cleaning ease
- Maintenance
- Cold hold
- Capacity
- Production time
Pros
- + Easiest to clean — quick-change strainer pulls in under a minute.
- + Ozone keeps the water fresh without chlorine.
- + Mag-drive pump is a workhorse — basically never fails.
Cons
- − Slightly more upfront than Alpha for the extra internals.
- − Capacity matches Alpha — go Charlie for true 1–2 person.
CHARLIE
Flagship
The flagship. Built for the long cold.
- Cleaning frequency
- Cleaning ease
- Maintenance
- Cold hold
- Capacity
- Production time
Pros
- + Longest cold hold and lowest temp in the lineup (37°F).
- + Fully custom finish — no other Charlie looks like yours.
- + Largest tank, easiest cleaning routine.
Cons
- − Longest production time — only one Charlie per month.
- − Highest investment of the three.