crazyk972
New Member
Well, like the rest of us on this forum, I have been both blessed and cursed with the saltwater aquarium bug. I started a little over 10 years ago and had many pre 100 gallon tanks. I had both reef tanks and fish only tanks that allowed me to get the enjoyment out of the aquarium scene. It wasn't until my wife said we are doing a remodel to the house and that the small tanks would not fit to the new decor but was given the green light to purchase a Red Sea XL 525 for one of the front rooms as you enter our house. This was almost 3 years ago. It has been a great tank and has been a staple in our house since the date of arrival. A well maintained 5 foot tank can really be an eye catcher and that is what it has been.
Now the good and the bad:
Bad - Come home and notice the front glass is pulling away from side glass and was starting to break down. No leak yet
Good - Called the company where I bought the tank from and emailed Red Sea the findings and was still under warranty. The offered a replacement of a new 525 XL tank, but declined this option. I have read and spoken to multiple people describing the same issue and it was believed it was based on the tank stand. I was like, I am not going through this in another 3 years if this is a known issue. After working with Red Sea and sleeping on it, I decided to pay the upgrade to a Reefer-S 850. Let's hope this was the right decision........I was really impressed with Red Sea and the response and any doubts that they will work with you was farthest from the truth.
Bad - Trying to coordinate a tank breakdown with a new tank build and making sure all of the livestock that has been in the tank for years survives. I am curious how many times other reefers have had this dilemma, but once a reefer, always a reefer right...
I figured I would keep a thread open with pictures for those who like to watch the progress and offer comments on the way.
I have attached a few photos of the xl 525 with clamps and my new package that showed up today. Time to get my 3D Printer warmed up for all of the customizations.
Now the good and the bad:
Bad - Come home and notice the front glass is pulling away from side glass and was starting to break down. No leak yet
Good - Called the company where I bought the tank from and emailed Red Sea the findings and was still under warranty. The offered a replacement of a new 525 XL tank, but declined this option. I have read and spoken to multiple people describing the same issue and it was believed it was based on the tank stand. I was like, I am not going through this in another 3 years if this is a known issue. After working with Red Sea and sleeping on it, I decided to pay the upgrade to a Reefer-S 850. Let's hope this was the right decision........I was really impressed with Red Sea and the response and any doubts that they will work with you was farthest from the truth.
Bad - Trying to coordinate a tank breakdown with a new tank build and making sure all of the livestock that has been in the tank for years survives. I am curious how many times other reefers have had this dilemma, but once a reefer, always a reefer right...
I figured I would keep a thread open with pictures for those who like to watch the progress and offer comments on the way.
I have attached a few photos of the xl 525 with clamps and my new package that showed up today. Time to get my 3D Printer warmed up for all of the customizations.
