Seam Failure REDSEA XL 200

[Smiz]

I really thought it was only happening to the larger redsea tanks, but here we are! Last night my upper right side panel gave lose about 4 inches down the top of the tank. I lost about 15 gallons on the newly finished hardwood that is now splitting and bowing....

I've reached out to redsea today and was told regardless of the outcome they do not make this tank anymore so I can not just get the tank replaced. Anyone have similar experience? I was hoping there was another tank that might fit my stand/setup but it is not looking great.

Right now the tank is being held with duct tape and ratchet straps :)

 

[smitten with ocean life]

what a BUMMER! im so sorry! are they offering to compensate you since they dont make the tank anymore?

 

[Jimmy Smits IV]

How old is it?

 

[braaap]

Are you from over on NR too? Haha

 

[IceNein]

Crazy how this isn't just on their bigger tanks. I would be real upset about the hardwood floor, but honestly probably more upset about the tank inhabitants.

I suggest you buy some totes and/or a 50 gallon brute for your tank's inhabitants ASAP.

 

[Smiz]

what a BUMMER! im so sorry! are they offering to compensate you since they dont make the tank anymore?

They did today offer a $400 credit to a new purchase. I'm a bit hesitant to go with another redsea....

 

[Smiz]

Crazy how this isn't just on their bigger tanks. I would be real upset about the hardwood floor, but honestly probably more upset about the tank inhabitants.

I suggest you buy some totes and/or a 50 gallon brute for your tank's inhabitants ASAP.

Good idea. I was going to get a 40g tank and filter but would still be around $200!

 

[littlefoxx]

They did today offer a $400 credit to a new purchase. I'm a bit hesitant to go with another redsea....

Yeah F that. This will just happen again.

 

[JumboShrimp]

Bingo. 'We don't make that tank anymore' = RUN!

So sorry this happened to you.

 

[BigKid4788]

They did today offer a $400 credit to a new purchase. I'm a bit hesitant to go with another redsea....

Don’t. Cut your losses and look for another manufacturer. Not worth the risk

 

[smitten with ocean life]

dont blame you one bit. again sorry...

 

[BryanM]

I really thought it was only happening to the larger redsea tanks, but here we are! Last night my upper right side panel gave lose about 4 inches down the top of the tank. I lost about 15 gallons on the newly finished hardwood that is now splitting and bowing....

I've reached out to redsea today and was told regardless of the outcome they do not make this tank anymore so I can not just get the tank replaced. Anyone have similar experience? I was hoping there was another tank that might fit my stand/setup but it is not looking great.

Right now the tank is being held with duct tape and ratchet straps :)

Sorry to hear this... Just another reason why I'm glad I hemorrhaged money over xmas and got a waterbox.