Red Sea Seam Issues - (please read before voting)

[JNalley]

There has been a lot of conversation lately about Red Sea aquariums and faulty seams that sometimes lead to catastrophic failures. But it's difficult to reach a consensus because the conversation often gets muddied with crosstalk. Please only vote for the category that suits YOUR experience. Do not use "I know a guy" logic to vote. I would like this to be as accurate a representation as possible (of the user experience from our membership), so please spread the word and have people vote.

 

[PanchoG]

I have a Red Sea Max S-500 since 2017 and never had seam issues. The old C-skim was pretty bad but apart of that I have no complains.

 

[Seansea]

1.5 years and no probs. Got the g2. Nice tank.

 

[LPS Bum]

I have a Gen 2 625. Zero problems in the 17 months I’ve had it. The armored seams and center brace seem to make all the difference.

 

[kriskool123]

350 g2 will be 2 years in July.. no issues, knock on wood

 

[littlefoxx]

My red sea tank turned one in December. Im constantly checking that seam

 

[Devaji]

I believe RS is a sponsor of R2R I bet this will be removed in less that 24-48hrs.

 

[Devaji]

I had a G1 RS 650P that seem started to split they replaced it under warranty.
also have a G2 300 XL coming up on 8 months or so, so far no issue with G2

 

[JNalley]

I believe RS is a sponsor of R2R I bet this will be removed in less that 24-48hrs.

So, you're saying that R2R would cover up a post that is neutral in stance just trying to get real data?

 

[Devaji]

So, you're saying that R2R would cover up a post that is neutral in stance just trying to get real data?

oh I know what your trying to do. I 100% agree was just saying I would be surprised if it allowed to continue.
I hope I am wrong.
let's see. if a tons of people join in I bet it gets shut down if people are tired of talking about it the thread might peter out.
IDK guess we will have to see.

 

[Skiskate]

625 G1 four years no problems

 

[Cheezle]

Max Nano Peninsula, its reinforced it looks like but not the G2. No issues yet but its only been set up for 6 months :grinning-face-with-sweat:

 

[DED65]

I just have a little 170, had it at least 5 years. Not a single issue with it and I still think it is a beautiful tank!

 

[salty150]

Everyone seems to love their Red Sea Reefers...

 

[Lavey29]

3 years and rolling

 

[JNalley]

You guys can keep the comments coming. Just don't argue over who's right and who's wrong... I don't want this to devolve into things like class action suits and whatnot. I just want it to reflect the nature of the situation however that may be...

 

[Lavey29]

You guys can keep the comments coming. Just don't argue over who's right and who's wrong... I don't want this to devolve into things like class action suits and whatnot. I just want it to reflect the nature of the situation however that may be...

When you're the best there is always someone trying to take your crown away.

 

[JNalley]

When you're the best there is always someone trying to take your crown away.

Maybe... I mean it definitely could be a case of that, it could also be a well founded fear... The point is we don't have any hard numbers to know one way or the other... I have no dog in this fight, I have never owned a red sea tank, but a lot of the back and forth lately has just made me curious, but it also added a bunch of noise to what might be an important topic

 

[BeanAnimal]

I just don’t see how this “data” is any different than any other thread. It only represents those who are on this site and see it and care to vote. To that end, of those who vote, how many are being honest and not partaking in ballot stuffing for their agenda or for fun?

What percentage of global owners is that? Nobody knows.

Nice thought, but this will just be tossed on the pile of RS arguments.

 

[laxaquarium]

I have a Red Sea Max S-500 since 2017 and never had seam issues. The old C-skim was pretty bad but apart of that I have no complains.

THE RED SEA 500 IS A SOLID AQUARIUM BUILD. THERE PROBLEMS WERE WITH THE GEN 1 REEFERS.