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I did custom currently and wishing I find myself wishing I went with a branded afterwards.I too am on the fence, my next tank will be when I purchase a house, and I have not decided if I will go branded or completely custom.
This is super good to know because I was on the fence about getting a 250 or 350. I currently have a 90 gallon but was hoping to down size a little.Love my reefer 250! I did have a small issue with silicone and possible becoming a problem down the road and Red Sea stepped up and sent me a new one. That could happen on any of these Chinese made tanks but how it’s handled speaks loudly. If you register with RS you have a 3 year warranty IDK what WB’s warranty is. They are so similar it’s hard to pick go with the best deal on the size you want. And if you go Red Sea get a 350. Trust me they fill up too fast. Here is a nice glaring picture of my tank
Did you not like your water box?I've decided my next tank will either be a Cade or Red Sea, but not WB again.
I don’t like their lack of communication and information. There’s a whole story behind it all. Based on my experience, I’m willing to try something else in the future that will make me more excited to receive a big purchase.Did you not like your water box?
Can I see yours?Neither. Planet Aquariums. Custom Build. Build your own stand. You'll thank me later.
I did have a small issue with silicone and possible becoming a problem down the road and Red Sea stepped up and sent me a new one.
Very true I have a RSM 250 and I replaced both pumps and the skimmer pump with no heater and I run about 77.3-78.4 room temp is a constant 73*. Contemplating removing the lid and installing a screen and upgrading to LED lighting. Still don't know what to do.I wouldn't even think about a Red Sea Max unless you're heavily into DIY projects. Red Sea stopped making them (and supporting them) about five years ago, and it's just such a hassle getting spare parts anymore. I bought a used RSM 250 in January, and it's certainly a good-looking tank with the matching stand (I have the original with curved corners), but it suffers from design flaws and operational challenges. The tank runs hot, and you really need the water cooling fans or a chiller to be operational during the summer. Unfortunately, water cooling fan units are impossible to find -- I had to buy a huge lot off of eBay for mine -- and the original skimmer pump dumps excess heat in the tank. I no longer use a heater in mine, and it's still a constant 26-28C.
I've now brought my money pit up to a decent operational level, but I'm up to about twice the price of the original unit ($600 CAD) with upgrades. That's still about a thousand bucks cheaper than an equivalent Reefer or Waterbox where I am, but it's come with hassles galore.
This is the way to go. If you can pick up an undamaged RSM for less than two hundred bucks, replace the equipment, and upgrade to LED lighting...you're still looking at about a $1500 outlay.Very true I have a RSM 250 and I replaced both pumps and the skimmer pump with no heater and I run about 77.3-78.4 room temp is a constant 73*. Contemplating removing the lid and installing a screen and upgrading to LED lighting. Still don't know what to do.