Are my tanks seams beginning to fail?

[BristleWormHater]

Go to home Depot NOW and get something to fit all your fish and corals, then drain that thing. Water damage costs 100x more than the tank.

 

[Slocke]

Get a tank with a bottom euro brace. This is a proStar. It’s rimless at the top but has the bottom eurobrace where it actually matters.

 

[Slocke]

Also try and get some of the big clamps as those can keep a tank together for a while:

Post in thread 'ANOTHER Red Sea Reefer Max Failure'
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/another-red-sea-reefer-max-failure.1067380/post-12753438

 

[reeftivo]

get some of those big square totes from either costco or Home Depot Quick.

 

[BristleWormHater]

Please take action now before your tank ends up like the ones in these threads.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/red-sea-reefer-350-g2-catastrophic-failure.1075814/
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/another-red-sea-reefer-max-failure.1067380/

 

[TCK Corals Verified Sponsor]

Also try and get some of the big clamps as those can keep a tank together for a while:

Post in thread 'ANOTHER Red Sea Reefer Max Failure'
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/another-red-sea-reefer-max-failure.1067380/post-12753438

This. clamps can buy you the time needed to figure the livestock out

 

[StevenL]

Tank is only two years old? What model is it?

Red Sea Reefer 250. Its not even 2 years old, purchased Feb 2023. Based on what I've read elsewhere all they are going to offer is a discount on a new tank which is a bummer.

Just bought a 40gal rubbermaid, will drain the tank ASAP. Given it will probably take at minimum a week to get a new tank how long do you think my livestock/corals could survive in this rubbermaid?

 

[AetherealKnight]

Red Sea Reefer 250. Its not even 2 years old

Well, at least it’s still under warranty, you’ll get a better response. So much for armored seams. I’m surprised this happened on a relatively small model.

 

[vetteguy53081]

My tank is less than 2 years old. Picked it up brand new from a LFS. The other day I noticed some sand getting in the seam of the front panel. If I touch this area of the glass a little more sand falls down into it.

What do you guys think? Anyone have any luck with Red Seas customer service? Do you think the LFS would help?

This is a picture called " Just a matter of time". When sand has entered, the ability to seal has become quite diminished inviting failure

 

[KrisReef]

I've opened a support ticket with red sea. Some pics under white light

I’m so sorry for your situation. Excellent images of your ticking bomb.

 

[kyreefville]

Wow run don’t walk.

touching out side of tank causes enough movement that more sand goes in wholly molly.

 

[IceNein]

Man, I see a new reason not to buy a Red Sea tank every day here, or so it seams.

 

[AetherealKnight]

Red Sea Reefer 250. Its not even 2 years old, purchased Feb 2023. Based on what I've read elsewhere all they are going to offer is a discount on a new tank which is a bummer.

Just bought a 40gal rubbermaid, will drain the tank ASAP. Given it will probably take at minimum a week to get a new tank how long do you think my livestock/corals could survive in this rubbermaid?

I kept my all my fish and live rock in two separate 20 gallon rubbermaids, for several days. One powerhead and a heater in each. They should be fine for 1 week, not sure about anything longer than that.

 

[StevenL]

Go to home Depot NOW and get something to fit all your fish and corals, then drain that thing. Water damage costs 100x more than the tank.

On it

 

[jackson6745]

Sorry man, you're fortunate enough to have time to drain it and make a plan for temporary housing. I wouldn't setup a red sea for free. Too many failures. They certainly use thick enough glass, it's almost like their silicon is faulty.

 

[FUNGI]

Red Sea Reefer 250. Its not even 2 years old, purchased Feb 2023. Based on what I've read elsewhere all they are going to offer is a discount on a new tank which is a bummer.

Just bought a 40gal rubbermaid, will drain the tank ASAP. Given it will probably take at minimum a week to get a new tank how long do you think my livestock/corals could survive in this rubbermaid?

They will last as long as they last....keep eye on ammon....heater and water movement. For the corals, they will eventually need light...doesnt really matter color.....cheap 6500K bulb will work.....for livestock....no light needed...just heater. Water changes and you can keep as long as you want....keep on on the cycle..

 

[Reefering1]

Is it empty yet? If not set up a camera and press record...

 

[Lavey29]

The red line in this pic is the bottom of the front glass panel which aligns with the bottom face of the tank. Under that is a black wooden stand.

Yea shouldn't be sand in there

 

[FUNGI]

If you have the room.....just buy some kiddie swimming pools....otherwise stay with the bins

 

[Lavey29]

You can wrap a ratchet strap around it for support while you figure how how to house your animals but I would get it done quick. See if your LFS can house your fish temporarily. Your corals and rocks can be ok in a brute for some days improvising with your current components.