Used Red Sea Max E 170 with Sump

[SHicks2024]

I am considering buying a 1 year old Red Sea Max e 170 with Sump upgrade, is it worth it or too difficult. I have had leaking BioCube and want a separate back up tank.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

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[vetteguy53081]

 

[vetteguy53081]

I am considering buying a 1 year old Red Sea Max e 170 with Sump upgrade, is it worth it or too difficult. I have had leaking BioCube and want a separate back up tank.

Many issues with red sea tanks mainly with poor silicone seals. Inspect and even have seller fill with freshwater to prove no leaks or seal issues

 

[Gman83]

Welcome!

 

[Fish Fan]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

I have never owned a RedSea tank, but they do have something of a reputation here for leaking. If you have already had a leak problem, you might want to look at something else. Just a thought.

Good luck!

 

[Brisk]

Welcome!

 

[zheka757]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[1112-425XL]

 

[TX_REEF]

welcome - I recommend you do not buy a used Red Sea tank or any Red Sea tank, because they are prone to seam failures.

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here!

 

[phillyb614]

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

Welcome!

I am open to the idea of buying a used tank right now, but one rule for me is no matter how good of a deal there is, don't buy RedSea! They already have issues. You don't know how well the previous owner treated the tank (has it always been wet? Was it level? Etc.).

 

[B&CinB.C.]

Hi and welcome to R2R. You should search Redsea leaks on this sight before you make a decision.

 

[Ocean_Queenie]

Hello & Welcome to R2R!

 

[Dmmz]

Welcome to Reef2reef!

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board. hello from PA!

 

[timmyrules]

Welcome to R2R!!! :)

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R. It seems that the overall opinion is not to chance purchasing it.

 

[Reef Wizard]