Advice on Used Red Sea 250

[katonge]

I am looking at getting back into this after many years absence. MANY years! One of my LPS will have a used Red Sea 250 with cabinet, sump & lights available as a trade in next week for $800. Also includes sand and rock. He thinks it’s about 2 years old. A customer of his is trading it in on a bigger Waterbox. So my question is - is this a good deal and what questions should I ask and what should I look out for?

 

[Gareth elliott]

I am looking at getting back into this after many years absence. MANY years! One of my LPS will have a used Red Sea 250 with cabinet, sump & lights available as a trade in next week for $800. Also includes sand and rock. He thinks it’s about 2 years old. A customer of his is trading it in on a bigger Waterbox. So my question is - is this a good deal and what questions should I ask and what should I look out for?

Sounds like a bargain, i would leak test first and make sure the leds work before finalizing the sale.

The tank alone brand new is far more than this and you are getting lights and rock thrown in.

 

[katonge]

Thanks. I’m hoping he saved the instructions for setup as well. Or maybe they’re available online?

 

[Gareth elliott]

If not there are so many users of them on here that someone will be able to help you out.

Also scott and his team from red sea are very good at answering questions via email.

 

[katonge]

Perfect. Thanks again.

 

[Edo Cohen]

I am looking at getting back into this after many years absence. MANY years! One of my LPS will have a used Red Sea 250 with cabinet, sump & lights available as a trade in next week for $800. Also includes sand and rock. He thinks it’s about 2 years old. A customer of his is trading it in on a bigger Waterbox. So my question is - is this a good deal and what questions should I ask and what should I look out for?

I would also examine the cabinet to make sure it’s sturdy and not too damaged...poor sump maintenance and sloppy water changes can really damage the cabinet...