OK People with Red Sea Reefer Failures... Convince me not to....

[JNalley]

Instead of a thread, why not have a poll:

Red Sea Seam Issues - (please read before voting)

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...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[QuinnLee512]

I would love to know percentage of failure. Of course we're not going to hear much about planet aquarium or glass cages. I'm guessing not as many people have those.

I really want to get the RS 350 G2+. Only other option for me is Waterbox because not everyone makes a 48x20 tank. However I hate the WB sump. Luckily I'm in no rush to make a decision.

 

[PlumbTuckered]

Let's show that Red Sea Failure footage!

Convince me, through your own first hand account, why I shouldn't buy one.

You have just called everyone who has ever had a leaking Red Sea tank a liar.

Do what you want. Its your mess to clean up.

 

[Manny’s Reef]

You have just called everyone who has ever had a leaking Red Sea tank a liar.

Do what you want. Its your mess to clean up.

Can you point to where exactly he called everyone with a leaky red sea tank a liar?

 

[VintageReefer]

I would love to know percentage of failure. Of course we're not going to hear much about planet aquarium or glass cages. I'm guessing not as many people have those.

I really want to get the RS 350 G2+. Only other option for me is Waterbox because not everyone makes a 48x20 tank. However I hate the WB sump. Luckily I'm in no rush to make a decision.

83g + 26g sump + 9 g ato + plumbing kit + handmade cabinet (overbuilt/braced - built / designed by custom cabinet maker in California)

48x20x20
Low iron glass
Ghost ext overflow
Leveling pad
$1599 shipped

Goes on sale every few weeks for 10% off. Can probably message the seller (current USA rep) for the discount if your ready to buy and it’s not on sale

Post 19 in my thread has the purchase link

Buy one and join the club

Best reef ready tank deal of 2024 - whose looking for a new tank?

I’ve been holding off on posting this but now I’m ready I came across what I believe is the absolute best deal you’ll ever see on a reef ready system Background - Current USA had a custom tank built for their marketing photos. It’s all over their website under the sections for r24 led reef...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[QuinnLee512]

83g + 26g sump + 9 g ato + plumbing kit + handmade cabinet (overbuilt/braced - built / designed by custom cabinet maker in California)

48x20x20
Low iron glass
Ghost ext overflow
Leveling pad
$1599 shipped

Goes on sale every few weeks for 10% off. Can probably message the seller (current USA rep) for the discount if your ready to buy and it’s not on sale

Post 19 in my thread has the purchase link

Buy one and join the club

Best reef ready tank deal of 2024 - whose looking for a new tank?

I’ve been holding off on posting this but now I’m ready I came across what I believe is the absolute best deal you’ll ever see on a reef ready system Background - Current USA had a custom tank built for their marketing photos. It’s all over their website under the sections for r24 led reef...

www.reef2reef.com

Considering we're talking about tank failures, I can't consider a no name company.

 

[VintageReefer]

Considering we're talking about tank failures, I can't consider a no name company.

It’s not a no name company

And it’s build quality is much better than Red Sea. It was designed to compete with Red Sea and IM

And if tank failure is a concern then Red Sea shouldn’t even be a consideration.

 

[Kaneohekid]

Gen 1 - didn’t think it would have happened to me. Got 7 years before a seam popped.

 

[sharkbait-uhaha]

I believe you should be asking who has the G1.

G1 here , about 4+ years and glad to say tank is still good..

 

[VintageReefer]

Gen 1 - didn’t think it would have happened to me. Got 7 years before a seam popped.

Can we focus on that incredible center green coral! Is that a torch colony?

 

[Kaneohekid]

Hammer, been growing it for 6+ years from a single head. Wouldn’t fit in my garage frag tanks so I had to sell it.

 

[Manny’s Reef]

It’s not a no name company

And it’s build quality is much better than Red Sea. It was designed to compete with Red Sea and IM

And if tank failure is a concern then Red Sea shouldn’t even be a consideration.

so what's the company/brand name?

 

[braaap]

so what's the company/brand name?

Current USA I believe. They have been in the game a LONG time.

 

[Sm2]

well, when I was looking for a new tank due to a marineland rimless failure, the red sea was on the top of my list. So i went to my local store, they are a red sea dealer, very reputable and well known around the country. I asked them about the red sea tanks, they said it was a ton of the G1 tanks, and so far, they have had to replace 5 of the G2 tanks before they just stopped selling them all together. These were mostly tanks that they do the maintenance on. So armed with that knowledge, I went Innovative marine. nicer, less expensive and built better in my opinion .

 

[VintageReefer]

Current USA I believe. They have been in the game a LONG time.

Correct! It’s made by Current USA, who is now owned or partially owned by SaltwaterAquarium.com

And it’s very high quality, the stand has 4 load bearing vertical braces when most companies are using 2 or 3. The entire cabinet inside and out is marine grade plywood skinned with Waterproof laminate

The glass is thick and seams are perfect. The materials are top notch. You can run it herbie or bean animal. The overflow was custom made for them and is sleek and disappears in the painted black rear wall. Foam padding is on the back to prevent plumbing from rubbing off the rear paint. Stand-off brackets in the cabinet keep the plumbing weight supported and prevent stress on any seams. The return plumbing exits the cabinet through a bulkhead. The 9g ato slides in and out on guides.

So clean!

 

[Mwatts12]

I really hope you get one……. Good luck

 

[saltienewb]

I enjoy my G2 Red Sea. I also have reef waves,reefdose, reefrun, and the dc skimmer.

I will say that I’m more impressed with the equipment than the tank itself, though it is also nice.
I would recommend their equipment but my next tank will probably be custom made.

 

[SimbaAnto]

Never red Sea again. I recently started seeing issue with the seam and got a cade 1500 S2. I would spend more rather spending multiple time in the next 10 years at least.

 

[Rainer W]

RedSea reefer 250 V2, Set up in July 2019, sprung a leak this month (Tuesday May 7th, 2024). So about 4 years and 10 months from start to failure.
Yes, the stand was leveled, and yes I confirmed the tank was (is) level (I have a 4ft level).
The back of the tank is just a few inches from a load bearing wall.
No visible damage to the stand and no visible bubbles in the front or side seams or other indication of the leak source, The inside of the cabinet was/is dry. No leaks from the piping. The overflow box is still full. I'm hoping to find out where it leaks when I move it to the garage in a few days so that I can put some tap water in it.

 

[QuinnLee512]

RedSea reefer 250 V2, Set up in July 2019, sprung a leak this month (Tuesday May 7th, 2024). So about 4 years and 10 months from start to failure.
Yes, the stand was leveled, and yes I confirmed the tank was (is) level (I have a 4ft level).
The back of the tank is just a few inches from a load bearing wall.
No visible damage to the stand and no visible bubbles in the front or side seams or other indication of the leak source, The inside of the cabinet was/is dry. No leaks from the piping. The overflow box is still full. I'm hoping to find out where it leaks when I move it to the garage in a few days so that I can put some tap water in it.

Sorry if this is a dumb question but is v2 different from G2?