TLDR - Are there issues with the new Red Sea S 850/1000 systems that would preclude you from buying one?
I'm planning to buy a larger tank than my current 90 (48x18x25). I have decided to get something in the 6ft 180 gal size class.
I was seriously considering the Innovative Marine 200 INT because it looks to be very well made and I like the APS stand, but there were several issues that have me considering other options. 1) The INT 200 is 30" deep which will stick into the room/walkway a little farther than I would prefer. 2) The INT has 'coast to coast' internal overflow weir which has some advantages, but it seems like it would become a large detritus trap (The 200 EXT adds an additional 3.5" to the depth so it would project even farther into the room) 3) The Innovative Marine 200s are currently scheduling at least 3-4 months out.
My LFS sells Innovative, Red Sea, and Prostar.
The Prostar 230 has some nice 'Pros': Perfect dimensions (72x26x24), and an aluminum stand, however Prostar is no longer the great bargain $ that they were a year or 2 ago. My LFS says $3900 for a Prostar 230 system (tank/stand/sump). The other slight 'Con' with the Prostar is that I would prefer euro bracing with the large size of the tank (The Innovative 200s are Euro braced).
As I pondered the Innovative vs the Prostar debate in the LFS I noticed they had a Red Sea S-1000 (setup/wet) and an S-850 (dry). And as I looked at the S-850 more closely it looks like it hits all my requirements. However the Red Sea S-850 is about $1200-$1500 more than the Innovative/Prostar. I went home and did some research on the S-850/S-1000 and it seems like Red Sea has addressed the issues they had been having with their larger tanks.
And then last weekend the LFS had knocked 10% off on the price of the S-850.
Btw, I have 'built' around 12 tanks on Glass Cages and I have 2 issues: 1) I have paralysis by analysis and I can't decide exactly what configuration/options I would want, and 2) They don't offer a stand option I like.
So.... Are there any issues I should be aware of with the Red Sea S-850/1000?
Thanks.
I'm planning to buy a larger tank than my current 90 (48x18x25). I have decided to get something in the 6ft 180 gal size class.
I was seriously considering the Innovative Marine 200 INT because it looks to be very well made and I like the APS stand, but there were several issues that have me considering other options. 1) The INT 200 is 30" deep which will stick into the room/walkway a little farther than I would prefer. 2) The INT has 'coast to coast' internal overflow weir which has some advantages, but it seems like it would become a large detritus trap (The 200 EXT adds an additional 3.5" to the depth so it would project even farther into the room) 3) The Innovative Marine 200s are currently scheduling at least 3-4 months out.
My LFS sells Innovative, Red Sea, and Prostar.
The Prostar 230 has some nice 'Pros': Perfect dimensions (72x26x24), and an aluminum stand, however Prostar is no longer the great bargain $ that they were a year or 2 ago. My LFS says $3900 for a Prostar 230 system (tank/stand/sump). The other slight 'Con' with the Prostar is that I would prefer euro bracing with the large size of the tank (The Innovative 200s are Euro braced).
As I pondered the Innovative vs the Prostar debate in the LFS I noticed they had a Red Sea S-1000 (setup/wet) and an S-850 (dry). And as I looked at the S-850 more closely it looks like it hits all my requirements. However the Red Sea S-850 is about $1200-$1500 more than the Innovative/Prostar. I went home and did some research on the S-850/S-1000 and it seems like Red Sea has addressed the issues they had been having with their larger tanks.
And then last weekend the LFS had knocked 10% off on the price of the S-850.
Btw, I have 'built' around 12 tanks on Glass Cages and I have 2 issues: 1) I have paralysis by analysis and I can't decide exactly what configuration/options I would want, and 2) They don't offer a stand option I like.
So.... Are there any issues I should be aware of with the Red Sea S-850/1000?
Thanks.