Are Red Sea Reefers... really worth it...?

[salty150]

I see Red Sea has released a new Reefer - the Reefer S...

Its main new features seem to be a Euro-braced top (you can still see the water level though) and a sliding side panel to attach your equipment modules to...

But these prices...

The 71" is $5,300 alone - when you add the lights it becomes $7,500 - and when adding the protein skimmer and wave pumps it comes out to $8,500.

And from what I have been told (by more than one retailer) the margin for profit on these Red Sea setups is scarily thin - so retailer deals are pretty much unheard of.

 

[Jekyl]

Like everything in this hobby, if you attach a name to it, the price goes way up.

 

[mdb_talon]

I think it really depends on the person. Beautiful well built tanks. For me i have a budget and my biggest enjoyment is growing coral and not necessarily the most beautiful setup. I would spend that $5 grand on a used tank for a fraction of the cost and a bunch of coral and still have some left for a frag tank or two.

 

[Cwentz758]

I mean I bought an Innovative Marine 100 tank and stand was 1900$. The other 3k was getting my own equipment.

I think Red Sea gets people who just want to buy everything in one go. (Yes there’s lots of people who don’t)

 

[Doostur]

Run away sir. Don't look back.

What's up with the recent Red Sea Tank failures? 750XXL ? *UPDATE* Design Flaw CONFIRMED by Red Sea !!!

09/30 RED SEA CONFIRMS DESIGN FLAW!!! Original post below. I have seen a few failures lately, especially on their big tanks. A few reports on their 750xxl in last few weeks. One 750xxl had the back pane blow out. The other started leaking at the bottom. Their Facebook group page is...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Fish_Sticks]

Depends on what you're looking for.

Gotta have some some honda civics, some kia souls, some ford pickup trucks, some suburu sti's, some mazaratis, some lamborghinis...

Personally, I run planet aquariums for the 210 main display. Build quality is slightly above average. Features are decent. Low iron glass and nice seams. I guess im running between a ford pickup and a suburu - but then you have to rice that badboy out with mods and equipment

 

[Jekyl]

I use a wall mounted tank and don't think I could ever go with a traditional stand after having it. I built my entire 90 gallon reef setup for under $1000 with no used equipment.

 

[PeterC99]

“Worth it” is a relative term. Depends on person, circumstances, and budget. My wife “allowed” me to put Red Sea Reefer in the living room because of the clean look and I could hide all the equipment in the stand.

Also, people are upgrading or leaving the hobby all the time. I bought a 2 year old RSR 425 XL for 50% of original price and included return pump, UV light, mesh/acrylic lid, etc.

 

[Blumy]

Run away sir. Don't look back.

What's up with the recent Red Sea Tank failures? 750XXL ? *UPDATE* Design Flaw CONFIRMED by Red Sea !!!

09/30 RED SEA CONFIRMS DESIGN FLAW!!! Original post below. I have seen a few failures lately, especially on their big tanks. A few reports on their 750xxl in last few weeks. One 750xxl had the back pane blow out. The other started leaking at the bottom. Their Facebook group page is...

www.reef2reef.com

The back pane blowout was proven to be a false claim and so was another. But you read it on the internet so it must be true I love my Red Sea and would buy nothing else. Worth every penny.

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Go custom
D

 

[Poof No Eyebrows]

I've been happy with the two I have. Zero issues. Of course all my other tanks have been no name types and they never had a problem either. For me it was that I could get an entire package. I trusted that they designed everything to work seamlessly together.

 

[Phil D.]

Run away sir. Don't look back.

What's up with the recent Red Sea Tank failures? 750XXL ? *UPDATE* Design Flaw CONFIRMED by Red Sea !!!

09/30 RED SEA CONFIRMS DESIGN FLAW!!! Original post below. I have seen a few failures lately, especially on their big tanks. A few reports on their 750xxl in last few weeks. One 750xxl had the back pane blow out. The other started leaking at the bottom. Their Facebook group page is...

www.reef2reef.com

@Doostur Red Sea has completely revamped their stands and tanks. The new S line has an Aluminum stand and the other tank stand have new bracing. The tanks themselves have improved silicone, (45degree angle), in every seam. So before you knock the new tanks, you should do a little research.

 

[Rubberfrog]

If you like the look and can afford it, they are gorgeous tanks. They are also expensive and not every one can afford one. I have had numerous tanks over the last nearly 40 years. Some discount brands that held up fine and some that leaked. And plenty of "name brand" tanks that looked great. Get whatever works for your budget and design.

I currently have two Redsea tanks- a 625xxl I bought new for $2800, and a 750xxl I bought used for $1500.

There will always be some clown who thinks they're clever bringing up an old, long resolved, issue. Anyone who still has the old stand (source of the problem) without the retrofit brace is either living in a closet, or just wants to push their luck. The retrofit kit is free from Redsea. The new stands have been out for quite a while.

 

[Doostur]

@Doostur Red Sea has completely revamped their stands and tanks. The new S line has an Aluminum stand and the other tank stand have new bracing. The tanks themselves have improved silicone, (45degree angle), in every seam. So before you knock the new tanks, you should do a little research.

Read it all. The fact that they began releasing bigger tanks before addressing current failures concerns me. And that they had to be called out before they began to address current issues is somewhat shady. Once I lose faith in a company, its hard to earn my trust again.

Talk to some members who actually had issues. Ask them how things went and their experience. They will explain the battle. Its just a warning. Take it for what its worth.

 

[LegendaryCG]

IMO Red Sea tanks are pretty cheap. They are in a mid area between low end and high end. Aqueon is available if you want super cheap . Custom is an option if you want expensive. Red Sea, Waterbox, Innovative Marine, SCA, etc are somewhere in the middle. They all make nice tanks with good quality glass that is likely to hold up for many years.

 

[ReefRondo]

Very attractive well made tanks. I love mine and it’s my second. I also have 2 custom tanks and love them too however the cabinet alone on the reefers are worth it.

 

[shadow1013]

You missed the main feature of the S, it is the aluminum frame instead of wood. Waterbox is close to them but Red Sea seems to be slightly cheaper at $23.55/gal and Waterbox LX at $24/gal.

I see Red Sea has released a new Reefer - the Reefer S...

Its main new features seem to be a Euro-braced top (you can still see the water level though) and a sliding side panel to attach your equipment modules to...

But these prices...

The 71" is $5,300 alone - when you add the lights it becomes $7,500 - and when adding the protein skimmer and wave pumps it comes out to $8,500.

And from what I have been told (by more than one retailer) the margin for profit on these Red Sea setups is scarily thin - so retailer deals are pretty much unheard of.

 

[PanchoG]

Red Sea makes some of the best tanks in the industry. Your can customize the Reefer series or go for full set up with their Max or Reefer S-series. It depends on what you like and how much is your budget.

I own a Max S-500 and I can tell you the next time I’ll buy a tank it will be Red Sea.

 

[DaneGer21]

Although nice, the price point would never fit my budget or DIY style. To each their own.

 

[Rubberfrog]

Read it all. The fact that they began releasing bigger tanks before addressing current failures concerns me. And that they had to be called out before they began to address current issues is somewhat shady. Once I lose faith in a company, its hard to earn my trust again.

Talk to some members who actually had issues. Ask them how things went and their experience. They will explain the battle. Its just a warning. Take it for what its worth.

What are you talking about? The fix has been out for ages. There is no "current issue". You're just rehashing old garbage that you heard from someone else.