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[nicky263]

Hello all, I'm Nicky, new to R2R but not new to the saltwater experience. I've had Nano reefs of various sizes throughout a couple of years.
In the beginning of 2024 I changed to a Red Sea Max E260 (without sump) and here's where todays story starts.

I've had a total system failure on June 30th with water coming out of the bottom front seam and me coming home from work to a 1/3 emptied tank.

I spent the rest of my evening until 1am transfering everything into a smaller spare tank we've had, mopping water and frantically preparing more fresh saltwater to fill the holding tank.

Right now I'm waiting for my replacement tank (a Reefer 300 G3) to transfer the fish and critters I was able to save that evening and get them out of the holding tank into a new setup. Since the new tank will have a sump (my first time working with plumbing and this different setup) I'm planning on documenting & sharing this new experience.

Cheers, Nicky

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family! :D

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Evil1]

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome Nicky, glad you are here, sorry for the rough start!

 

[NyteRyder1]

The Reefer is also by RedSea right? I’m a noob but one of the things my research has found is that larger RedSea tanks frequently fail. If possible, you may want to return it and get something from a different manufacturer.

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[Gman83]

Welcome!

 

[edsbeaker]

Hello and welcome! Sorry about the tank!

 

[JumboShrimp]

Nice to have you!

 

[EnterName]

I recently replaced my Reefer 625XXL (which fortunately made it without a seam failure) with a tank from a different brand, but I sincerely hope that the euro-bracing on the G3 models helps. I could imagine it doesn't matter if the bottom silicone seams are failing, but only time will tell. Either way, I'm would not risk it and avoid all their products now.

 

[fishface NJ]

Welcome

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!

 

[FrugalReeferJon]

 

[Nano_Man]

Welcome to r2r

 

[Fish Fan]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Ocean_Queenie]

Hello & Welcome to R2R Nicky!

 

[nicky263]

The Reefer is also by RedSea right? I’m a noob but one of the things my research has found is that larger RedSea tanks frequently fail. If possible, you may want to return it and get something from a different manufacturer.

Yes the Reefer 300 is also by Red Sea, you can't get a payout for warranty claims... and buying a custom made tank with the same specific sizing is not an option right now.

 

[nicky263]

I recently replaced my Reefer 625XXL (which fortunately made it without a seam failure) with a tank from a different brand, but I sincerely hope that the euro-bracing on the G3 models helps. I could imagine it doesn't matter if the bottom silicone seams are failing, but only time will tell. Either way, I'm would not risk it and avoid all their products now.

I already have to replace some of the hardware to run this different system setup, because the warranty only replaces the tank with cabinet & sump. This is their last chance with me that's for sure!

 

[winxp_man]